My Renovation Journey and Something to Make Yours Easier, hopefully

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Hey everyone, 👋

I’ve recently completed a home renovation project (finally), and along the way, I realised just how overwhelming it can be to find the right information. After spending countless hours scrolling through Instagram, trying to piece together useful tips from captions and hashtags, I knew there had to be a better way. That’s why my friend and I created Makeover Memoirs—a website tailored to meet your specific renovation needs.

What’s Makeover Memoirs? 🏡 Unlike Instagram, where finding the right content can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, Makeover Memoirs is designed to give you exactly what you’re looking for—instantly. Whether you're planning a renovation on a tight budget, searching for ideas that match your home’s style, or trying to figure out how to make the most of a specific room or house type, our platform lets you filter and find stories that directly relate to your project. No more endless scrolling through unrelated posts!

Why is this different?

🤔 Here’s a glimpse into my recent project that inspired this idea:

Project: Full-width extension
Cost: £25,000
Duration: 14 weeks
Key Takeaways:

🧑‍🏫Lessons Learned: From navigating planning permissions to picking the right contractor, I learned more than I ever expected.
💰Cost Management: We managed to keep costs down without cutting corners by DIY-ing some parts, reusing materials, and being strategic about where to splurge and where to save.
🧒👧🐱🐶Juggling Family Life: Managing the project with a family of 4 (and 3 pets!) was no small feat. It took a lot of planning, patience, and a sense of humour.
🏁Was It Worth It? Absolutely! Despite the stress, seeing the end result—a space that works better for our family—made it all worthwhile.

We’ve just launched the landing page, and I’d love for you to check it out and join the waitlist. It’s free, and we’re launching later this month. Here’s the link: makeovermemoirs.co.uk 🔗

If you have any feedback or ideas on how we can make this resource even more useful, I’d love to hear from you. We’re building this platform to save you time and help you avoid the frustrations I experienced, so your input is invaluable.

Thanks for reading, and I hope you’ll join us on Makeover Memoirs! 🙏

Cheers,
Harrison 👋

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