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And the right one did, with Felicity and Stuart and living area, perfect for socialising with
not only losing their hearts to the flat itself, but friends. It’s so bright with the new light over the
also to the majestic views it offered: “We loved kitchen, and it’s a very social space when we
how light and spacious it felt, but it was the have friends over,” the couple tells us. “This work
views that really sold the property to us. We can then allowed us to form a substantial principal
see the Pentland Hills from the living room, and suite with views of Edinburgh Castle. We love the
Edinburgh Castle from the back!”. spaces that we’ve created after the renovation,
as they work so beautifully for our lifestyle.” How to weatherproof your home this winter
The property ticked this creative couple’s main
goal of benefitting from some transformation, But even after so much renovation, this plucky
and Stuart set to work planning some serious pair aren’t quite done yet, sharing plans to 15 budget-friendly ways to keep your home warm and dry this winter –
structural alterations to turn this traditional transform the bathroom in the coming months, without running up the bills.
tenement into an outstanding starter home. showing that they haven’t been put off by the
hard work a renovation can involve.
“We moved the kitchen and added in a large inter is well on its way, and Upgrade your thermostat
roof light, to create a unique open plan kitchen “The journey of renovating the flat was a hard so it’s the ideal time to make Did you know that thermostats can degrade
one, but it’s very rewarding,” they explain. “For Wsure your home is prepared over time – especially in older properties?
anyone else thinking of doing the same – expect for the weather ahead. We all know how Updating yours to a modern one, or even an
the unexpected! There are always surprises expensive the bills can get during the app-controlled version, can help you keep track
along the way, but there’s always a solution to it. colder months, so if you’re looking for of how much energy you’re using, and help you
Just keep track of costs, and always remember ways to keep your home warm and dry, use it effectively, so you’re not wasting money
to offer your tradesmen a cup of tea!” without spending a fortune, read on for on heating rooms you’re not using.
some top tips on how to do it.
Draught-proof the windows
Service your boiler About 20% of your home’s heat is lost
Book a service to make sure your through the windows, so filling the gaps can
If you’d like to keep up to date with the stunning boiler is up to task. An annual checkup, make a huge difference. Apply inexpensive
transformations Felicity and Stuart continue to make ideally before winter hits, is best to make self-adhesive foam tape around the window
to their home, you can follow them on Instagram sure your boiler is working efficiently – frames to stop draughts or use sealant on
@ouredinburghinteriors, and you can also see Stuart’s and if it needs repairs, it’s better to find larger cracks. For single-glazed windows,
professional portfolio @stu_mo_architecture. out before it’s already freezing outside. thermal film can act as secondary glazing.

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