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
8 hoursFront Entrance Steps
Stone step repair and levelling
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
10 hoursOutdoor Stone Planter
Stonework and landscaping
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
4 hoursCourtyard Walls
Masonry painting and surface preparation
Work completed
- Painted courtyard walls with masonry paint.
- Power-washed and removed weeds from the stone planter.


RENOVATION 04 / 08
10 hoursRear Window Restoration
Window refurbishment and weather sealing
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
35 hoursDouble-Window Panelling
Timber framing, mouldings and finishing
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
5 hoursCourtyard Door
Door hardware and draught-proofing
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
2 hoursCourtyard Steps Cleaning
Exterior surface restoration
Work completed
- Removed loose dirt and weeds.
- Brushed the steps and trimmed back the wall plant.
- Power-washed the steps.


RENOVATION 08 / 08
38 hoursLiving Room Renovation
Floor restoration and interior decorating
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).


