Every serious gardener needs a shed. Just like every serious DIYer needs a drill. There’s simply no more efficient and convenient way of storing gardening equipment and tools. Also, a shed can serve as a place to do woodworking, for running a business or escaping from the family for a little while! Still, many gardeners […]
How to Build an Indestructible Steel Barbecue
You might not be aware that angle iron is one of the most versatile materials for use in industry. If a factory needs a framework for something, the fabricator will probably make it from this product. It comes in long lengths and looks like half of a square in cross-section. That shape makes it strong […]
Three Fantastic Methods to Construct Raised Beds in Your Garden
As you get on in years, you start to notice that jobs begin to take a little bit longer to do than they used to. You may also find that getting down onto your knees and back up isn’t as easy as it once was. Yes, you are aging, and there is nothing you can […]
Give Nature a Helping Hand with Your own Garden Pond
If you were thinking about introducing a new feature to your garden this year, why not make it a pond. Modern ponds use sophisticated filtration systems that are expensive. But healthy ponds have been in existence for millions of years without such gadgets. You can make a natural pond in your garden that will attract […]
How to Build a Summer House
There was an upsurge in the popularity of garden design in the 1980s thanks to the garden renovation programs on television. Also, thanks to the rise of diy stores and garden centres, materials were widely available to the general public in a way that they never were before. People began seeing their gardens as an […]
Thinking of Adding a Beautiful Pergola to Your Garden? Read This!
If you would like to add a permanent space for outdoor entertaining in your backyard, consider installing a pergola. A pergola is an outdoor structure consisting of vertical columns that support a series of horizontal beams. The ceiling of this structure usually features a lattice. This cozy outdoor space can connect directly to your home […]
How to Build a Garden Pond
Garden ponds are an excellent feature to have in any garden, a pond combined with a water feature, such as a small fountain enhances your garden, they help to create a relaxing atmosphere where you can just sit and chill out, listening to the sound of running or trickling water in the background. The pond can become the main feature of your garden, you just […]
How to Fit an Electrical Supply for a Garden Pond or Water Feature
This post is all about warning DIYers against the idea of fitting an electrical supply in your garden for a pond or water feature. Any electrical work carried out in the garden should be done by a suitably qualified electrician. Check out this site to find one in your area. The installation of cables and […]
Charcoal Trays and Grills
Just a short post in case anyone is going to build there own DIY brick barbecue, I have been looking around for good value charcoal tray and grill sets, there is a good set being sold by Amazon at the moment that appears to be quite good value. The coals or briquettes can be purchased from […]
Barbecure Designs and Ideas
Below are three barbecue layouts with some design ideas you may wish to incorporate when you build your brick barbecue, they are straight forward ‘add ons’ to the basic grill rack in the building your own brick barbecue section. The first in fig 1 shows a double grill with a useful shelf which can be constructed using an […]
How to Build a Brick Barbecue
Building your own brick barbecue requires a bit of planning before you start. It should go without saying, but please, build your BBQ a safe distance from anything flammable (inlcuding your fence!), and where the smoke won’t fill yours or your neighbour’s house. To get the dimensions for your brickwork you will need your grill set […]