HOME SECURITY

Replace screws with coachbolts

Home security is very important yet it can be one of the last things a lot of people consider when spending their hard earned cash, I have lost count of how many properties I have worked in that are kitted out with all the latest techno gear costing many hundreds of pounds, yet when the conversation with the householder gets around to alarm systems, etc, they think they are an unnecessary expense, this opinion changes quickly of course once they have been burgled, it is a total false economy. Start checking how secure your property is by trying to think like a burglar would, where would he … [Read more...]

APPLYING WOOD PRESERVE TO FENCES AND SHEDS

Shed needs wood preserve

A couple of coats of wood preserve will not only help protect your fence and shed from any inclement weather, it will also more than likely improve them visually as well. Wood preserve is available in a wide range of colours and is relatively inexpensive to purchase, DIY stores such as Wickes sell 5 Litres of wood preserve for less than £10. To apply the wood preserve to your fence or shed, you have a choice of two methods. The first is to a use pressurised tank with a spray gun or wand, there are quite a few on the market and are easy to use providing you follow the … [Read more...]

A NEW SHED BASE / PLINTH

Shed on stood on pretreated timbers and concrete flags

Tools required :- Spade / shovel, trowel, tape measure, spirit level and hammer. Safety tip :- Wear gloves when mixing mortar and concrete as cement can irritate and burn skin, (See post). To extend the working life of your new or existing shed have a good level base / plinth for it to rest on. Place the appropriate number of flags down {i.e. a 6ft x 4ft shed will require 6 x 2ft x 2ft flags) on level ground. you may have to place them on blobs of concrete or as I prefer a dry mix screed of 4 : 1 sand and cement which will set using the moisture from the ground, (See laying flags … [Read more...]