People ask why I went self-employed in Hackney. Control over my diary, no office politics, and I earn more.

Hackney landlord wanted everything done in a day. Explained that good work takes time. They came round in the end.

Quick reminder to everyone in Hackney: know where your stopcock is. You'll thank me at 2am.

The housing stock in Hackney is wild. Victorian terrace one day, new build the next. Never a dull job.

Congestion charge, ULEZ, parking tickets... being a tradesperson in London is an extreme sport.

Just picked up two new regular customers in Hackney. Word of mouth is king round here.

Wet Monday morning in Hackney but the kettle's on and the van's loaded. Crack on.

London traffic nearly beat me this morning. Left at 6am and still only just made it to the job on time. #LondonLife

New bathroom suite going in for a Hackney customer this week. Going to look mint.

Pro tip: don't pour cooking fat down the sink. Unblocking drains in Hackney caused by grease is nobody's idea of fun.