Scrape varnish off old parquet
Gloves, a scraper and a week of evenings.
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One flat, one room at a time, every week.
Test paint squares before you buy
Six squares, three kinds of light.
Grout a tiny bathroom
Green tiles, a spirit level and a steady hand.
Keep the wall carpet or take it down
What I decided, and why.
Paint a whole room from a ladder
Edges first, then the roller.
Tea on the balcony between coats
A short break and the plan for tomorrow.
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