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So I wear a lot of different hats. Someone recentl

So I wear a lot of different hats. Someone recently asked me what I do and I struggled to answer them.

When I ran a business I had my elevator pitch down “I run a property maintaince company with female tradespeople. So we do bathroom, kitchen refits, decorating, tiling, plumbing etc with an all female team.”

It was so easy to describe what I did so succinctly. Now I do a little bit of this, and a little bit of that, and I do the Hokey Cokey and I shake it all about.

Sine I sold my property maintenance business (Home Jane) I have done a number of different projects that make up my freelance life. From writing books, to project management, to teaching kids DIY, to tackling DIY on the telly - no week is ever the same.

Over the next few weeks I’ll document a few of my jobs so you can really see how varied life can be.

But for now, hats off, time for a cuppa and the weekend to start.

#diy #diyhomedecor #diyprojects #diyexpert #author #diyauthor #diybook #freelance #freelancelife #tvshows #projectmanagement #projectmanager #workingformyself #myownboss #varietyisthespiceoflife #variety #noweekthesame

Tonight I’ll be on @alantitchmarshmbe show Sprin

Tonight I’ll be on @alantitchmarshmbe show Spring Into Summer on @itv. I took a garden bench that was in need of some TLC and I breathed some new life and vibrancy into it creating a splash of colour for the garden too.

Upcycling is nothing new, but still some people find it intimidating. Projects like this can turn someone’s trash into treasure, which is crucial for our ever growing need for a more sustainable lifestyle.

In any upcycling project that involves painting old wood, the key step is to ensure you sand it down properly. So if you want to do something like this buy or borrow a decent electric sander.

I used one of the most environmentally friendly paints on the market for this project keeping inline with the environmentally friendly approach to this project.

@graphenstone paints are manufactured with 100% renewable energies and their paints actually remove CO2 from the atmosphere.

I also found an old apple crate in a skip so added that for good measure to make a footstool for maximum relaxing 😎.

You don’t always have to upcycle something you already own, plenty of people throw things away that just need some TLC so next time your in need of a new piece of furniture help your wallet and the environment by looking for something old to make new. #upcycledfurniture #upcycle #upcycling #diy #diygarden #diygardenfurniture #doityourself #environmentallyfriendly #environmentallyconscious #remake #reuse #recyle #sustainableliving #alantitchmarsh #springintosummer #springtime #doityourself

Here are some books I’ve written (or contributed

Here are some books I’ve written (or contributed too). I was once told at school that I wouldn’t amount to much. But you know what Mrs U, I think I’ve done alright.

I just wasn’t good at school smarts. Not all of us are, some of us are more practical, some of us are creative, some of us are spiritual, AND some of us understand algebra.

I wish I’d known then what I know now, and that is, “it’s ok to be who I am and follow my passion and my strengths”.

I hope I can teach my children that whilst education is important, it’s ok to follow your heart and if you aren’t top of the class, it’s ok, there will be other things you are good at. And don’t let anyone tell you that you aren’t good enough! Because words hurt and they stick.

Just this morning I was saying to @cliowood that this kind of comment still affects how I feel about myself, which I quite frankly BS and I need to clear that out!

More books to come in the future, including my book about what’s it’s like when you say goodbye to your business (which is a work in progress).So look out for that Mrs U, maybe I’ll send you a signed copy 😜

#goyourownway #followyourheart #notschoolsmart #iwroteabook #author #diy #diybook #books #ilovebooks #schooloflife #livelifetothefullest #findyourfreedom #beyourself #beyourownboss

As a someone that works for myself I sometimes go

As a someone that works for myself I sometimes go into the week not knowing what may come. Sometimes there’s a sense of dread and panic because the work is a little thin on the ground. Sometimes there’s a sense of relief as it gives me time to catch up on stuff I can’t do when busy, like life admin or work admin. This week is a mixed bag. But with it being a short week I’m trying to juggle both feelings and take a balanced approach to get stuff done. The kids are off school on Thursday, so really what can you really achieve in a 3 day week 🤷🏽‍♀️. How do you feel about quiet weeks if you’re also freelance? Blessing or curse? #freelance #workingformyself #gettingshitdonetoday #workingmum #shortweek #jugglinglife

Some stuff I wrote for the Sunday Mirror last year

Some stuff I wrote for the Sunday Mirror last year about tackling your DIY. Spring is here at last so no time like the present to tackle those jobs you’ve been putting off. Get yourself a decent set of tools and your house will thank you forever. #diy #diydecor #doityourself #homedecor #homemadehome #transformyourhome #toolsforlife #toolkit #drillit #fixit #makeit

“If you’ve followed me for a while you know I’m a big fan of @sugru I was invited to do a live for them earlier this week as part of their creative diy series. You can check that out on their reels. But here are a few of the bathrooms fixes I did with my pack of sugru

- fixed some hooks to the door without drilling
- made a hook for my shower sponge and fixed it to the wall
- fixed a section of chipped enamel from my bath
- made a foot knob for my mirror cabinet
- and stopped a glass shelf from tilting forwards

Not bad for one pack of Sugru!

#sugru #mysugrufix #doityourself #bathroomhacks #diy #reusereducerecycle #fixitdontthrowitaway #moudableglue

So what is @sugru and why do I bang on about it so

So what is @sugru and why do I bang on about it so much?

Well tune in to the @sugru channel today at 6pm to see how many uses I can find for Sugru in one bathroom! #mysugrufix #diyhacks #fixitdontthrowitaway #fixityourself #diy #reusereducerecycle #sugru #moudableglue

Taking a break for a couple of weeks to spend some

Taking a break for a couple of weeks to spend some time enjoying Easter break with the kids. Too much time spent juggling homeschool and work this year. So for the next two weeks it’s chill out & hangout time. See you on the other side! Happy holidays. #takingabreak #socialdetox #metime #familytime

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