10 Most Cited Reasons Why One Should Build Their Own Wooden Shed

As an independent wood construction consultant, I am asked many times WHY one should go into the hassle of constructing a wooden shed in their garden? It’s difficult to give a precise and concrete answer as the reasons will vary from person to person and from place to place. Therefore I decided to prepare a shortlist of the 10 most used reasons why somebody should build their own wooden shed:

Table Placemats: Amazing DIY Projects!

Table placemats are both an aesthetic and practical addition to any household table. Placemats spruce up your table for parties and everyday meals. Whether your placemat is vinyl, cloth, natural wood or fiber, it will protect your table’s surface from scratches and other daily wear.

Do Solar Panels Help in Efficient Energy Conversion?

Most people seem to be quite aware about the fact that the solar panels are used to produce adequate amount of electricity for home or businesses. However, a lot of them do not know that another use of this form of energy is that of generating heat.

Bird House Plans – Take Care Of Your Garden Birds

If you are interested in watching or taking care of birds, it is proper that you provide these precious little animals appropriate shelter. So the birds can enjoy a unique home, you might as well make their bird house with your own hands. Do not worry if this is your first time embarking on a woodworking project, help is on hand.

How to Install a Catch Basin

Installing a catch basin can solve many drainage problems whether in your yard or in a commercial parking lot. Many people have problems with standing water on their properties due to flat terrain that does not drain well or to soils that simply will not absorb the surface water. Low areas in a garden or lawn can ruin the lawn or garden planting soils by capturing rain water and creating a ponding issue. Soggy lawns cannot be mowed and wet garden soil turns to mud and can kill your plants. A simple remedy can be the installation of a catch basin to contain or drain way all the excess water. If you can install a drainage pipe to your catch basin that can empty into a drainage ditch elsewhere, that is ideal. If not, there are other solutions to be had. Catch basins come in…

The Benefits of Woodworking Projects

Some of you out there may be experienced woodworking experts and would be able to share the joys and stress busting benefits of getting involved in woodworking projects be they small or large. Creating pieces of woodcraft is an excellent way to relieve stress and relax; it is an escape from the hustle and bustle of busy modern day life. Having a retreat of a workshop can be a place to go and just forget about the worries of the day.

Plans for Building Your Own Chicken House

You can buy pre-built hen houses. So, why should you build your own? The pre-made ones are expensive.

Fencing Law for Brisbane Homeowners – Brisbane Builders Tips

One of the most common disputes between neighbours throughout Brisbane is that over the erection, replacement or repair of a fence or wall between two or more properties. In Brisbane the law covering walls and fences between properties is the Dividing Fences Act, with local council’s also having laws and building codes that must be complied with on a municipal level. These local laws and codes will include the height a fence or wall can be built, the impact allowed on the local environment, and compliance with other relevant safety laws, if encompassing a swimming pool.

Quick Home Fixes to Make Your Mornings Brighter

There are some people who are just morning people. They leap out of bed, chomping at the bit, raring to get going. Then there are the rest of us. Mornings (especially Monday mornings) are not exactly our favorite time of day. There are however a few simple tweaks and additions you can make to your home itself that will make those early hours just a little bit more bearable.

Vinyl Flooring Made Easy

If you are a do it yourselfer and would like to install your own vinyl floor, there is an easy way especially if the sub-floor is plywood underneath the existing flooring. First, remove the trim attached to the baseboard at the old flooring and remove the toilet.