5 Ideas to Upgrade Your Outdoor Patio Experience
Does your outdoor patio need a new look for the season of barbecues and sun tanning? Gear up for the months ahead by giving your outdoor space a refreshing transformation. These ideas prove that it doesn’t take much to upgrade your outdoor patio. New Pillows Comfy new pillows are a great way to perk up […]
How to build a barbecue grill and table combo
One of the best things in life is enjoying a delicious barbecue fresh off the grill with family and friends. Add beer or your favorite cold beverage while you grill and swap stories. If this is your idea of a good time then this DIY barbecue grill and dining table combo are a must-have for you. Take […]
Make a Real Indian Tandoor Oven Out Of Terracotta Flower Pots!
Tandoori cooking is one of the world’s favorites. Although most of us think of Tandoori foods as being Indian (think Tandoori Chicken with the freshest of Naan bread), it’s a style used from the Causcas, down through Turkey and the Middle East right through to South Asia. The secret to Tandoors is the very high temperatures […]
Do-It-Yourself Picnic Table Tutorial
Spending time outdoors enjoying the natural beauty of a special area is often high on people’s to-do list. Since everyone has to eat, enjoying meals outdoors in a family picnic is an event parents, young children, and even busy teens eagerly embrace. You’ve probably seen a lot of picnic tables in your life. But I […]
Build a backyard bowling alley!
Whether you’re good at it or not, bowling is a fun thing to do with friends and family. But a session at an alley requires planning and isn’t a cheap outing! Why not build your own backyard alley you can use anytime? Got enough space in your backyard? Then it’s definitely a build worth the effort if […]
DIY Inverted Bookshelf
While this quirky bookshelf may not hold a whole library, it will certainly make a talking point for your guests! Many will find this gravity defying bookshelf very different. Although it looks like it shouldn’t be able to hold any books as it’s upside down, it’s a very effective way of storing books. Not to […]
DIY Bathtub Caddy
Some days we just want to relax. Ah, wouldn’t it be nice to have an invigorating bath while you drink a glass of wine and read your favourite book? Relaxing in the bath is a great luxury, but some tend to be short on level space. This project will let you read, have a glass of […]
DIY Oak Barrel Bar
If you like the idea of having your alcohol and spirits tucked away but still within easy reach, this repurposed oak barrel bar could work for you. The addition of a simple lock will also keep the kids out of it. This would also serve as a great gift idea for those you know that love to […]
Build a natural swimming pond – Conclusion
The Last Post If you’ve followed this blog from the beginning, you’d be forgiven for thinking that I perhaps never got to finish our pond because of the brain eating amoeba. Alas, nearly as surprising, we added a fourth girl to our lives which sent us from busy to bedlam. (And if you haven’t read […]
Build a natural swimming pond – Pt 9
The Day the Pond got Car Jacked! We’ve certainly had our ‘moments’ during this project. It started as an idea, became a dream and at times came close to becoming a nightmare. But three daughters asking ‘can we have a swim yet?’ has kept my determination up. Our very limited budget has needed us to innovate […]
