My self-build journey - with receipts!

By Alex Beard

· Launched 8 months ago

The unexpected exhaustion of choosing everything

And why 7mm of cork now governs my entire emotional wellbeing.
Feb 22 • Alex Beard

A Renovator's Guide to Sourcing From China
How I saved some pennies on the finishing touches.
Jun 21 • Alex Beard

The most expensive item we bought.
What I learnt spending a small fortune on glass.
Mar 13 • Alex Beard

The (details) hill I am prepared to die on.
Build finishes I refuse to compromise on.
Jan 31 • Alex Beard

If Money Were No Object...
My fantasy interiors list.
Nov 29, 2025 • Alex Beard

But how much does it cost though?
An honest look at the price of our reno.
Nov 14, 2025 • Alex Beard

How Not to Build a House
The two year fight for planning
Nov 6, 2025 • Alex Beard

Losing the plot, repeatedly
Our journey to finding the right self-build plot.
Oct 23, 2025 • Alex Beard