Is anyone watching Grand Designs Live this week? Kevin McCloud, building an eco-house within 6 days. With the help of Bill Bailey! Though, judging by last night’s performance, it’s a good thing so much of it is prefabricated.
I loved the Scottish cottage they featured and was very inspired by the fact the owners had done [...]
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