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Construction & Carpentry.

Eight hands-on renovation projects, from masonry and landscaping to window restoration, carpentry and interior refurbishment.

House Renovations · Practical Construction

8Renovation projects
112Documented work hours

These projects involved preparing surfaces, repairing existing features, fitting components and bringing neglected spaces back into use. Each section documents the work completed, time invested, and original photographs from the renovation.

RENOVATION 01 / 08

Front Entrance Steps

Stone step repair and levelling

8 hours

Work completed

  • Removed weeds from the steps and surrounding joints.
  • Used sand to level each step.
  • Filled gaps and cracks with concrete powder.

Materials noted: €28 cement

RENOVATION 02 / 08

Outdoor Stone Planter

Stonework and landscaping

10 hours

Work completed

  • Cleared weeds from the planting area.
  • Collected rocks from the front and back gardens and cemented them together over two days.
  • Trimmed the hedge and ivy, and laid bark.
RENOVATION 03 / 08

Courtyard Walls

Masonry painting and surface preparation

4 hours

Work completed

  • Painted courtyard walls with masonry paint.
  • Power-washed and removed weeds from the stone planter.
RENOVATION 04 / 08

Rear Window Restoration

Window refurbishment and weather sealing

10 hours

Work completed

  • Removed the windows from their frame.
  • Scraped, sanded, primed, and painted the windows.
  • Secured the glass panes using linseed-oil putty.
  • Repaired the exterior frame with wood filler and all-weather sealant.
  • Painted the rear wall and power-washed the windowsill.
RENOVATION 05 / 08

Double-Window Panelling

Timber framing, mouldings and finishing

35 hours

Work completed

  • Removed the old panelling and built a supporting frame.
  • Attached front and side panels, mouldings, and frontal panelling.
  • Fitted the windowsill and beading.
  • Removed and planed the shutter to the correct height.
  • Primed and painted, then repeated the process on the other side.
RENOVATION 06 / 08

Courtyard Door

Door hardware and draught-proofing

5 hours

Work completed

  • Removed the old handle and filled previous screw holes.
  • Purchased and installed a replacement handle.
  • Installed a new draught liner and repositioned the deadlocks.
  • Primed and painted the interior and exterior of both doors.
RENOVATION 07 / 08

Courtyard Steps Cleaning

Exterior surface restoration

2 hours

Work completed

  • Removed loose dirt and weeds.
  • Brushed the steps and trimmed back the wall plant.
  • Power-washed the steps.
RENOVATION 08 / 08

Living Room Renovation

Floor restoration and interior decorating

38 hours

Work completed

  • Cleared furniture, removed and cut up the existing carpet.
  • Removed carpet grippers and more than 100 staples (3 hours).
  • Sanded the timber floor (20 hours).
  • Painted interior frames and panelling (1 hour).
  • Covered water stains with stain-blocking primer (1 hour), and painted the ceiling white (2 hours).
  • Removed wallpaper beside the window, sanded the wood, and plastered gaps (3 hours).
  • Painted the upper walls white (1 hour) and the walls olive-tree green (3 hours).
  • Vacuumed, mopped and dusted thoroughly (1 hour).