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Making Home Work

Creating a home that reduces stress, supports family life and makes everyday living a little easier.

Hi, I’m Renee.

I’m always asking one question:

“How can we make this work better?”

Sometimes the answer is turning an unused entrance into a teen hangout.

Sometimes it’s growing more of our own food, simplifying meal planning or creating systems that reduce the mental load of everyday life.

I’m not here to tell you how to run your home. I’m simply sharing what we’re trying as we build a home that better supports our family. If something sparks an idea for yours, that’s a wonderful bonus.

Parent gently supporting child through school anxiety – Renee Greenland

Why Making Home Work Matters

Three stories that explain why this website exists.

We Were Supposed to Build a House Here ...

The story of how an abandoned paddock became the beginning of something completely different.

9,000 Etsy Sales Later

The honest story behind building an online business over the years… and why I almost gave up more than once.

The parenting journey I never expected… and the lessons it continues to teach our family.

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Making Home Work

Making Home Work

Practical projects that make home work better.

Resourceful Living

Growing food and making the most of what we already have.

Creative Income

Building income that supports our family.