Timber – 10 convenient hacks when working with it!
Working with timber is one of life’s great satisfactions. The smell of the freshly sawn timber, the feel of it in your hands and, of course, the satisfaction you get from the finished job. To make your projects that little bit easier, here are 10 simple woodworking hacks…
Want Your Own Cool Home Gaming Room? Start Designing…
The gaming room is the perfect place to enjoy some leisure time with friends or family. It is a great space to have some fun and unwind. This room is typically equipped with a television, gaming console, and comfortable furniture. It is the perfect place to kick back and relax. There’s been a lot of […]
How to get the best value from your timber shed investment!
Ah timber… the smell, the feel, the look. No wonder so many of us opt for a timber shed despite knowing that there are longer-lasting, lower maintenance options such as coated steel and even polypropylene. The beauty and natural appeal of wood have made it a popular choice for sheds and other outdoor structures for […]
Is your existing insulation cost effective and efficient?
OK – you’ve got existing insulation. But how efficient is it? Is your home insulated or is it WELL insulated. The right answer can significantly lower your utilities bill. Most home-owners don’t pay much attention to their home’s insulation. This is unfortunate because proper insulation is an effective way of increasing a home’s overall energy efficiency. […]
Inexpensive Sawhorse Made From Pallets
I found myself needing a couple of sawhorses, and I have a bunch of pallets… I went online and found a guide, but it was (imho) somewhat hard to follow with no pics. So I used the basic idea and built my own sawhorse guide. Enjoy! Step 1: Tools and Materials This is my list […]
Basic DIY Home-Repair Tool Kit
That flimsy set of three tools that your aunt and uncle got you for college graduation will not do the trick when it comes to serious home repairs. Whether you live in an apartment, condo, townhouse, or detached house, you will have to undertake repairs at some point. Having a tool kit will help you […]
4 Creative Ways to Reuse Broken Mirrors and Glass in Your Decor
It happens to the best of us. We inadvertently bump into a wall, sending mirrors or frames crashing to the ground, shattering to pieces. Or maybe the kids and pets are being too rambunctious in the house and that collection of plates and glassware ends up in shards. But what if we looked at broken […]
Sturdy Bamboo Construction: 5 Earth Saving Benefits
The use of triangles is one of the fundamental principles of bamboo construction. This stable and rigid shape is commonly used in most bamboo constructions for stability and rigidity. However, alternative approaches like the Look-No-Triangles construction method explore how bamboo’s natural strength can achieve stability without relying on traditional triangulation. We decided to challenge the […]
Fur Bench – A cool way to transform a boring one!
A bench is a functional piece of furniture, used in various ways. However, a bench is just a bench until you add faux fur to it, and then it becomes THE bench – functional and stylish. After all, nothing else says chic more than fur. Adding faux fur to a bench is an easy way to […]
Best Swimming Pool Refurbishing Guide in 6 Practical Steps
Swimming pools, like houses, grow tired over time. While most of us try to keep our homes well-maintained, the pool often gets overlooked. After all, you use the house constantly but the pool may only get used a dozen or so times a year. The proximity means that you’ll be constantly reminded when things in your […]