So it is time for the lawnmower to have a home of its own, and to take the tools out of that rusty pile by the back door. what are you going to do? It’s time for a shed! A metal shed is not normally what people think of first, but it has some solid advantages. As long as you are working from...

Maybe you’ve just seen the new shed your next door neighbour has put up, or your wife is longing longingly at the expensive picnic tables in the stores. whatever the reason, you have decided to enter the world of DIY and woodwork. Here are some great tips to make the transition easy and enjo...

Remember last year when you thought how great it would be to have a picnic table, but never quite got round to it? Now is the time to think about showing your DIY skills and getting that picnic table made for this summer. If your family is anything like mine, you spend a lot of time outdoors. I re...

Building a shed is one of the first DIY challenges that many of us face. How do we find a solution that is solid, looks good and doesn’t break the bank? Pallets can be a good cheap solution. Many of us either have pallets lying around or can get hold of them from the many businesses that are...

Building a small garage can be a necessity to protect your car and will also add value to your house. while this is a big project, with the right plans it can be within the reach of most DIY enthusiasts. Others may prefer to get the help of a building contractor, but even here it is a good idea to...

There comes a point in every man’s life when a shed becomes a necessity. for me this was a couple of years ago. Leaving the mower outside all winter with a plastic sheet over it was just not possible any more and the amount of gardening stuff had grown so much, there was simply nowhere to pu...

Building a doghouse sounded like an easy enough task – The sort of thing that you get down in an afternoon while deciding on a serious bit of woodworking to tackle. A week of hard grind later, there are some things that I wish I had thought about before starting. These three things would hav...

With the rise in oil prices and the way the economy is going these days many people are looking for alternatives to save money. Lets face it who wants to pay that high electric bill every month? I bet right now you are pissed off right now because you hate the fact that you have to pay  that hig...

As every home owner with a garage knows, the garage can be a place of both wonder and mystery. It is a place most people either hate or love. I suppose this is understandable. For those who have taken care of their garage and have implemented some garage storage solutions like shelving, cabinets, ...