Cladding a Garden Wall with Timber Cladding a garden wall with timber probably isn’t going to add a huge amount of value to my property, but it certainly makes the garden look much more appealing. Cladding the grey breeze blocks with timber gives a much more “finished” look that is more fitting for a garden. …
How to Build a Pallet Wood Planter I may be in lock-down, but I am still trying to be productive by making pallet wood planters. This has the added bonus of making my teeny-tiny shed less cluttered. Also, it has kept me somewhat sane over the last few weeks of the global pandemic. How to …
A Raised Bed to Add Value to my House Adding value to my house is one of my financial goals. This latest addition will hopefully make the front facade more visually appealing. It also perfectly aligns with my excitement about spring. Things are starting to grow again and there is more and more light every …
When I started working on my garden I really didn’t think. I just tried to make it pretty so other people would enjoy it. But I’ve been thinking lately… screw other people! My garden is for me! Don’t get me wrong, I really like my current garden, the flowers attract wildlife and make me happy. …
Now you know I am looking for ways to improve both my house and also my DIY skills. As a result I decided to build myself a simple box shelf for my bedroom. Box building is one of those fundamental things to learn in carpentry. After you master that you can move onto more advanced …
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In an effort to continue adding value to my home I looked at my DIY to-do list. I use the Wunderlist app to track all the things I want to do. This past month I made a small improvement to the front garden. Zero Grass, Zero Effort. I had previously gotten rid of the lawn. …
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