Renovation diary · 30 July 2026
Reno diary: wires everywhere, connections nowhere

Anyone who's taken on an old building knows the drill. The CCTV system is going in, and right now it's wires everywhere, connections nowhere - one cable, and one 'maybe this one?', at a time.
Elsewhere it's coming together: the pool table's back in place, the kitchen is taking shape, and the heritage details we're keeping are starting to shine through. Running a pub reno can be hectic, but every week gets us closer to cold beers and good times.
Your local. Your pub. Your Monto.
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