March 19, 2024

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A Guide To Manual Stump And Tree Removal

Stump and tree removal can be a challenging task for any homeowner, do-it-yourself enthusiast, or green fingered expert, but with the right methods and...

A Guide To Choosing The Right Masonry Paint For An Outside Wall

For anyone with an exterior, rendered wall, or an outside brick wall that needs a lick of paint, knowing which type of exterior paints...

A Guide To Different Emulsion Paint Finishes For Interior Walls & Ceilings

So, firstly we need to explain that this is as confusing to us as to some of you as there are so many different...

Bike Servicing And Maintenance Tips: Get Your Bicycle Ready For Summer

So the warm weather is here again, and the shorts and flip-flops have come out of retirement. The garden has been spruced up and...

Recycled Plastic Garden Shed Bases: Say Goodbye To Concrete

If you are lucky enough to have some form of outside space at your house, then you may also be fortunate to own one...

Newly Plastered Walls & Ceilings: How And Why To Apply A Mist Coat

One of the most pleasurable parts of any house restoration is the freshly plastered wall. The soft, smooth and pretty texture left by the...

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Meet the Big Idea Team

David Dooley

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David started work in the building industry at 14 to earn some pocket money and has not looked backwards since. His father was his first boss and instilled into him the mantra “that’ll do will never do” and to this day it is his ethos. Having worked in London, Dublin, Paris and Sydney he is now resident in Brighton and has renovated a number of homes. His current project is finishing his own place much to the joy of his wife and two children.

What is the Big Idea?

The Big Idea is a showcase of experts in the building industry and it is in essence a How To Guide site aiming to give helpful tips and DIY guides for everyday folk.
The articles will hopefully give assistance in any project from grand designs to small home improvement jobs that need ticking off your list.

Bob Taranto

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Bob Taranto has 20+ years of experience in the construction industry. He has a keen eye for DIY work and he loves to create and build for himself and for others who need the help.

Sue Taranto

Susan Taranto
Sue Taranto has a deep love for anything to do with interior design. With 12+ years working as an interior designer, she has helped turn many homeowners' interior ideas into reality.

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Bioethanol Fireplaces: Warmth and style meet sustainability in modern living spaces

As we navigate towards the end of the chilly months, the quest for warmth in our homes may not be so much of a...

How to Decorate Your Funfair-Themed Event: Top Ideas

When it comes to hosting a memorable event like a big birthday, anniversary or party, choosing the right theme can set the stage for...

How to redesign your bedroom

Your bedroom space that is entirely your own four walls. It’s where you sleep and relax so it makes sense if you want to...

Central Heating and the Integration of Smart Technology – How and Why?

It is only as temperatures drop precipitously that we truly appreciate our central heating systems for keeping our homes warm. The understated technology behind...

Gardening Therapy: Cultivating Mindfulness in Your Outdoor Spaces

With the hecticness of modern-day life comes an urgent need to find time to rest and recuperate. In a world where we balance heavy...

Giving Your Kitchen a Makeover for 2024

The kitchen is the heart of the home, being one of the most important spaces to consider when renovating. Even if we do spend...

Creating a spa-style bathroom at home

Who says you have to leave the house to enjoy a five-star spa treatment? Amongst all the hustle and bustle of our hectic everyday...

Buying a New Build vs Buying an Older House

If you’re considering purchasing a home, then you might find yourself confronted by a fairly diverse assortment of options. Houses in the UK come...