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Buying guide

On moving into a dilapidated bungalow in Kent, author and stylist Emily Henson embarked on a journey of DIY discovery. In this new series, she shares all she’s learned while renovating her home

● floor sander (optional) ● vacuum cleaner ● mop ● pencil ● tape measure ● vinyl tile sample or cardboard square ● masking tape ● white floor paint ● small foam paint roller and tray ● utility knife ●

We never intended to live in this house long term. We bought it as a renovation project to do up and move on, but after falling unexpectedly pregnant during the refurb, we decided to turn it into our