Our Natural Swimming Pond Build: 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 from the beginning, […]
How to Connect Faucets with Flexible Water Hoses
Do you need to have your faucet replaced? Now before you remove the old one from the sink, your replacement should obviously be on hand and ready. Faucets nowadays usually come with pre-attached flexible water hosess which you can directly connect to the shutoff valves underneath your sink. If the pre-attached flexible water hose of […]
“In You Come” — How to Install a Cat Flap
The assembly and fitting of a cat flap can be tricky when you’ve not done it before. It’s essential to get a cat flap that will work with your door and allow the cat easy in and out access while maintaining the security of your home. Here’s a guide to getting it right! First of […]
The Tiny House Opportunity
The tiny house movement is gaining a lot of traction in the USA, Canada and Australia. The size of the average home and the consequent deposit gap are major factors. While the following infographic is clearly USA-centric, the message and meaning are just as relevant to every aspiring home-owner, regardless of domicile. Click to Enlarge […]
How is your driveway looking?
Apart from your house, your driveway is probably the most dominant feature of your landscape. Even if the distance from the road to your garage or carport is only 10 m, assuming your driveway is 3 m wide, that is a 30 m² surface area staring you and your guests in the face every time […]
Inexpensive 7 Steps Green Coffee Table – from reclaimed timber and glass bottles
Another project by Roy Shearer of Zero Waste Coffee Table? Well, function before form, any interior decorator will tell you. That’s why it’s so important to establish how you’ll use a space before you start shopping. In your living room, you’ll likely be watching television, entertaining guests, and relaxing. It’s a room meant to be […]
Build the Kids an Awesome Pallet Playhouse!
Have you got kids and some time on your hands? Do you want a fun project that won’t cost a lot to do? Then why not use unloved pallets and reclaimed wood to build your kids this great cubby? What’s that… you don’t need a cubby? Then why not build it as a shed or workshop? This pallet […]
Free-standing decks – a great alternative
One of the first considerations an owner-builder needs to make is what type of deck you want to build. Decks come in all shapes and sizes, and functions. Could a free-standing deck be the right one for you. What is a free-standing deck? Free-standing decks are not directly attached to a house or other structure. […]
Creating Your Own Natural Plunge Pool: 3 Expert DIY Tips
With all that we’ve written about natural swimming ponds, it’s easy to look at some of the photos and assume that they only suit large yards. Nothing could be further from the truth. Today we’re going to cover natural plunge ponds.. The reality is that most pools are not used for swimming. They are used for entertaining […]
Build your own natural swimming pond – The Basics
Last week I covered the basics of natural ponds and the many reasons you might consider either installing one or converting an existing conventional pool. If you didn’t catch the post, you can find it here. As promised, today is all about getting your hands dirty. Remember that this is a guide, not a bible. Soil […]