Category: Making a space a home
15 April 2019 | Guardian stories, Making a space a home, News and features
Being a Dot Dot Dot guardian in Newham
Newham is one of our biggest guardian communities, with over 60 Dot Dot Dot guardians from all walks of life living in and around Custom House and Canning Town. Sam has recently moved into the area in East London and shares his experience so far of what it’s like to be a Dot Dot Dot guardian.
12 March 2019 | Making a space a home, Our social impact
The Whitechapel Workshop
Check out what our guardian, Jooles, is getting up to in his workshop in our Whitechapel property.
10 January 2019 | Making a space a home
The guardian’s guide to property guardianship: top tips from Dot Dot Dot guardians
If you’re looking to become a property guardian with Dot Dot Dot this year, or want to make the most of your new guardianship, check out these recommendations from our guardians.
11 October 2018 | Making a space a home, News and features
5 ethical ways to decorate your property
On October 13th we’re celebrating Social Saturday, a nationwide day promoting social enterprises – businesses that trade to bring about positive social change. We’ve put together a list of our favourite social enterprises that could help you add your own unique touch to your property, and also help you reduce your impact on the planet.
2 August 2018 | Making a space a home, News and features
Property guardianship 101: top tips from Dot Dot Dot guardians
Every few months we ask our guardians to share their top tips for anyone thinking about becoming a guardian. This month their helpful hacks focus on turning a space into a home, getting that community feel and having a positive mental attitude.
7 June 2018 | Making a space a home, News and features, Our social impact
Making a space a home: The Palace Courters room revamp
This week Martina, a current guardian, talks about being part of the Dot Dot Dot guardian community in West London. Together they put an empty room to use as a communal space; all chipping in with painting and various DIY skills. About a year ago, just before the summer kicked off, I was one of… Read More
10 May 2018 | Making a space a home, News and features, Our social impact
60 minute makeover Dot Dot Dot style
Last week we donned our latex gloves and anti-bac spray and went out to one of our East London properties in Bow, to turn an empty space into a communal area for our guardians to use. The space was previously being used as an office but had now been vacated so we wanted to make… Read More
19 April 2018 | Making a space a home, News and features, Our social impact
From guardians…to guardians: Top tips to make the most of your Dot Dot Dot guardianship
Our guardians share some of their top tips for other guardians new and old; this month they’re focused around getting the most for your money when furnishing your property, getting involved in the community, and settling into your new home. Money Savvy If there’s one thing our guardians are good at it’s finding a good… Read More
12 March 2018 | Guardian stories, Making a space a home, News and features
First-timer property guardian
We visited one of our newest Dot Dot Dot communities in High Barnet and met one of our property guardians there. After braving the snow and cold, it was just a short walk from the tube station to our community in Barnet. It is Heba’s first time as a property guardian. After returning from travelling… Read More
21 November 2017 | Making a space a home
Making a space a home – Tom & Katherine’s royal transformation Part 3
It’s time for the final installment from Tom and Katherine about their epic makeover to their lovely home. We’ve seen the transformation in their living space, bedroom and office in part one and part two. It’s great to see something a bit concrete and plain be transformed into an oasis in a big city. Bathroom… Read More
15 April 2019 | Guardian stories, Making a space a home, News and features
Being a Dot Dot Dot guardian in Newham
Newham is one of our biggest guardian communities, with over 60 Dot Dot Dot guardians from all walks of life living in and around Custom House and Canning Town. Sam has recently moved into the area in East London and shares his experience so far of what it’s like to be a Dot Dot Dot guardian.
12 March 2019 | Making a space a home, Our social impact
The Whitechapel Workshop
Check out what our guardian, Jooles, is getting up to in his workshop in our Whitechapel property.
10 January 2019 | Making a space a home
The guardian’s guide to property guardianship: top tips from Dot Dot Dot guardians
If you’re looking to become a property guardian with Dot Dot Dot this year, or want to make the most of your new guardianship, check out these recommendations from our guardians.
11 October 2018 | Making a space a home, News and features
5 ethical ways to decorate your property
On October 13th we’re celebrating Social Saturday, a nationwide day promoting social enterprises – businesses that trade to bring about positive social change. We’ve put together a list of our favourite social enterprises that could help you add your own unique touch to your property, and also help you reduce your impact on the planet.
2 August 2018 | Making a space a home, News and features
Property guardianship 101: top tips from Dot Dot Dot guardians
Every few months we ask our guardians to share their top tips for anyone thinking about becoming a guardian. This month their helpful hacks focus on turning a space into a home, getting that community feel and having a positive mental attitude.
7 June 2018 | Making a space a home, News and features, Our social impact
Making a space a home: The Palace Courters room revamp
This week Martina, a current guardian, talks about being part of the Dot Dot Dot guardian community in West London. Together they put an empty room to use as a communal space; all chipping in with painting and various DIY skills. About a year ago, just before the summer kicked off, I was one of… Read More
10 May 2018 | Making a space a home, News and features, Our social impact
60 minute makeover Dot Dot Dot style
Last week we donned our latex gloves and anti-bac spray and went out to one of our East London properties in Bow, to turn an empty space into a communal area for our guardians to use. The space was previously being used as an office but had now been vacated so we wanted to make… Read More
19 April 2018 | Making a space a home, News and features, Our social impact
From guardians…to guardians: Top tips to make the most of your Dot Dot Dot guardianship
Our guardians share some of their top tips for other guardians new and old; this month they’re focused around getting the most for your money when furnishing your property, getting involved in the community, and settling into your new home. Money Savvy If there’s one thing our guardians are good at it’s finding a good… Read More
12 March 2018 | Guardian stories, Making a space a home, News and features
First-timer property guardian
We visited one of our newest Dot Dot Dot communities in High Barnet and met one of our property guardians there. After braving the snow and cold, it was just a short walk from the tube station to our community in Barnet. It is Heba’s first time as a property guardian. After returning from travelling… Read More
21 November 2017 | Making a space a home
Making a space a home – Tom & Katherine’s royal transformation Part 3
It’s time for the final installment from Tom and Katherine about their epic makeover to their lovely home. We’ve seen the transformation in their living space, bedroom and office in part one and part two. It’s great to see something a bit concrete and plain be transformed into an oasis in a big city. Bathroom… Read More
