Tag: house decorating

• Restoring a Bedroom Fireplace: A DIY Experience

  In April, we decided to reinforce our bedroom floor, which had been creaky and worryingly moved when walked on.  Even our dogs caused the floor to bounce when walking on it. Along with replacing the floor, we considered restoring the original fireplace in the bedroom. However, as with most projects on our house, things didn’t…

  Gary Thompson

  May 26, 2025

  diy, home, thoughts

  diy, house decorating

• Embracing Change: My Journey from Software Development to Self-Sufficiency

  I’m going to post updates about what I am doing and my thoughts on software development trends, and insights on leadership, software engineering and taking a break from work. With a focus on my experience of moving to the countryside from a city. Taking a break from work Last year, I discussed with the Deliveroo…

  Gary Thompson

  April 2, 2025

  home, thoughts

  alburgh, country living, gardening, house decorating, norfolk, painting, water colour