Tools
Spade or shovel
Concrete mixer, or wheel barrow for smaller ponds
Garden hose with spray nozzle
Bucket and hose water level or carpenters …
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How to build a Kitchen Island Bench
A very practical, portable bench - with many uses
You can purchase this plan in downloadable PDF file, print-friendly and in clean copy (free of …
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PVC and polycarbonate Roofing
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PVC / Polycarbonate sheet roofing
Pvc and polycarbonate sheet roofing come in a variety of profiles, sizes, and colors. …
How to build a low garden retaining wall
This section will explain how to make a garden retaining wall along an existing fence, which can transform a dull front or back yard into an exciting …
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Paving Stone Path
In this tutorial we explain how to lay a paving block path. For added style and ease we have replaced traditional paving stone concrete edging with …
How to make a Wall Frame
Wall Framing Page one
1. Identifying the members
Wall Framing, excepting headers, is usually of 100x50 (2x4) stock, for perimeter or bearing …
Building a Police Box
Introduction
The London police box was a little shed type structure used mainly as a communications base for patrolling police …
Shower Installation
Replacing an old shower with new
How to - Time involved
So... You want to replace your old shower with a new one but don't know what tradesman to …
How I made my K2 Telephone Box
Introduction
The K2 telephone kiosk is arguably the most iconic British telephone box of all time.
K2 stands for Kiosk 2, and was the second booth …
Bathroom do-over
Introduction, getting started
Introduction
The bathroom/laundry downstairs was in dire need of a do-over. The floor area was 8ft x 8 1/2ft (2400mm x …
How to make a Spiral Wind-Spinner
Introduction
I first spotted a spiral wind-spinner in a friend's garden and I was captivated by it.
When the breeze turned the spiral, it had a …
How to make a concrete Post Cap
Making the formwork profile
Introduction
When the concrete gate posts were first made we didn't give too much thought as to what sort of cap would …