How to make a Concrete Chair
Introduction One of the good things about concrete furniture is that you can't move it. Once it's there, it's there. Nobody is going to walk away with it.One of the bad things about concrete ...
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How to make a Narrow Backyard Shed
How to build a Narrow Shed Introduction Similar articles: Tudor style shed | Board & batten shed This narrow shed is suitable for the smaller backyard or garden or for those that do ...
How to make a concrete seat
Cover This complete project (all the pages together in one handy PDF ad-free file) can be purchased online and downloaded immediately to your computer. Preface Concrete ...
How to build a Letter Holder
Introduction A letter holder is not only practical but can also adorn a passage, entry or other suitable wall and it is relatively easy to make.This letter holder allows letters from the mailbox ...
Pergola arbor free plans
How to build a Pergola Arbor This pergola arbor is very sturdy, as in a lot of cases an arbor can be a rather flimsy garden structure. It consists of 100x100 (4"x 4") posts concreted into the ...
How to make a wall mounted folding work bench
Marcelo was kind enough to send us a couple of photos of a wall mounted folding work bench that he made and designed. This work bench is ideal for tight spaces and we thought that the bench was well ...
Make an interlocking Garden Bed Box
Introduction Standard version (ft and inch) This is a multipurpose garden bed box. You can make 1 high garden box, 2 medium height, or 3 lower boxes. Switch and change to suit - all with ...
Free Playhouse Plans
Build a playhouse by Les Kenny Built like a real house. This is a very sturdy playhouse, constructed along the lines of a real house. And although this little playhouse is only 1800mm x ...
How to make a mailbox stand
This attractive mailbox stand is made out of 100x100 (4x4) lumber for the post and arm, and 100x50 (2x4) for the name plaque. Mailbox stand plans Take note that in some places there are ...
How to make a shed door
This board-and-batten door is specifically designed for the 8'x10' storage shed but can be adapted to suit almost any shed. Instructions on how to measure for the door and installation ...
How to build a wall mounted drawing, drafting and writing desk
This wall mounted drafting table is designed to take an A2 size paper sheet or pad. Note: A2 paper size is 420mm x 594mm (16 1/2"x 23 3/8") This is a most practical desk to have in an office ...
How to build a large traditional picnic table
Introduction - Materials Introduction This is a larger than normal traditional picnic table, which at a push can seat eight adults. The table is 2000mm (80") long and the top is 800mm (32") ...
How to make a 6ft high Fence Gate
Introduction, positioning and post holes Introduction. In this project the measurements are given in both metric (mm) and imperial (inches). The metric dimensions are written first followed by ...
How to build a King Chair
Introduction The inspiration for this project came from a chair I saw in the grounds of Nottingham Castle in Nottingham, England.That was back in 2009. Below is a photo of the chair in ...
How to make a pair of lumber driveway gates
Introduction - Plans - Lumber Introduction A fair amount of thought had to go into the design of these gates.The driveway had an uphill slope, therefore the bottom of the gates had to be about ...
Build an attached pergola
An attached pergola by Les Kenny This is a solid 'box' pergola, so called because it is built with rows of solid blocking between the rafters forming rows of square or oblong boxes. This type ...
How to build an Old Style Park Bench
Introduction and material list Introduction The idea for this project came from a bench that I spotted in the zoo whilst on a trip to Melbourne, Australia (see picture to the ...
How to build a lean-to glasshouse
Introduction This glasshouse was constructed with minimal tools. The complete frame was cut out using just a circular power saw, as were all the rebates, trenches, and chamfers. I designed and ...
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 adorn the tops.Then, while on a ...
How to build a child’s pushcart
Ft and inch version This project shows how to make a child's pushcart. This type of lumber cart is by no means new. In fact, the basic design has been around for many years, which is really a ...
How to build a Gazebo
Introduction This 8ft (2400mm) diameter octagonal Gazebo is one of the more simple and cost effective octagonal gazebos to build.The entire gazebo is constructed out of rough sawn (not ...
How to make an indoor Rabbit Hutch
Introduction and photos When asked to build granddaughter an indoor rabbit hutch for her second birthday, I was forced to acknowledge that I knew very little about rabbits and hutches and in fact ...
How to build a 1800mm (6ft) board and lattice fence
Materials and post installation Materials to use100x100 (4x4) posts2400 (8ft) long. Can either be sawn (rough) or dressed (smooth). Must be of stock suitable for in ground applications. Posts ...
How to build a kids’ 2 in 1 bench & picnic table
Bench or picnic table for the kids Introduction A mighty little bench come picnic table ideal for kids around the three to six year age group (give or take a year or so depending on the ...
How to Replace an Existing Window With a Ranch slider
So... You would like to replace your existing window with a ranch slider or with a set of french doors. This article contains eazy to follow, step-by-step instructions to help you along the way, ...
How to make a scooter
Simply Measure, Cut, Drill & Assemble! This scooter is an example of how something mechanical can be made just by using standard materials that can be purchased from most building supply ...
How to build an Arched Garden Bridge
Introduction, navigation & wood sizes This bridge was constructed entirely on the back lawn, showing that you do not always need an elaborate workshop or shed to undertake such a project. ...
How to build a cross-leg garden table & bench
Introduction This is a good solid outdoor table with a separate stand-alone bench.The plans allow for one bench, but it would be easy enough to double up and make two benches if you prefer a ...
How to build an 8’x10′ Storage Shed
Introduction This detailed shed plan-set is in both Standard and metric dimensions. There is more detail about the measurements on the next page. The shed is built on skids, meaning that ...
How to make kid’s bunk beds
Introduction Why have a kid sleep in a full-size bed when a kid's-sized bed will do the trick ever so comfortably and free up much needed bedroom space? These beds are for kids. They are ...
Combination swing frame & monkey bars
Introduction | Measurements used | Description How to build a multipurpose frame that can be used as a brachiation ladder (monkey bars),a swing frame, and as it turned out - even a frame to ...
How to build a Kid’s Play Fort
Introduction and about the wood sizes How to build a Kid's Play Fort A fort that will provide hours of fun for kids young and old! This detailed plan-set with step-by-step ...
Garden seat
Metric version Materials required: The lumber sizes referred to in this project are the nominal sizes. The nominal size of a piece of lumber is the size of the lumber before it is dressed or ...
How to make a set of retaining garden steps
Introduction and Sectional Plan Drawing When building a low retaining wall in the garden or backyard for whatever reason (maybe just to level the section a bit), including some steps into the ...
How to build a 2100mm x 2400mm (7ft x 8 ft) Board-and-batten Shed
Introduction Board-and-batten shed plans, drawings, instructions Similar articles: Narrow shed | Tudor style shed This article contains plans, drawings and step-by-step instructions for a ...
Building a Police Box
Introduction The London police box was a little shed type structure used mainly as a communications base for patrolling police officers prior to the age of mobile telecommunications. ...
