Financially, using a water butt to collect rainwater from your house, garage or garden building doesn’t make a lot of sense. Tap water is fairly cheap, and it takes a lot of rain to fill the average water butt, meaning it could be many years’ before you see a positive return of your investment. On […]
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 […]
Idiot’s Guide to Dry Lining
When it comes to DIY projects, dry lining is one of the most popular for homeowners decide to tackle on their own. Although you don’t need to be particularly skilled to install dry lining, it is however important that you have all the right materials, tools and knowledge, whilst working in a methodical manner. This […]
A Guide to Using Lining Paper to Achieve the Same Finish as a Newly Plastered Wall
Achieving a good paintable finish (read: 10 tips for painting walls and ceilings like a pro) on a bare wall using filler and sandpaper is a lot easier said than done. I decided to remove the wallpaper from various walls in my home, then fill any holes or cracks and sand the walls to obtain […]
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 […]