My utility trailer is one of the best bang for your buck type of purchases I have ever made. The deck wood floor has lasted over 10 years of abuse and outdoor storage. As a result of a life outside, one of the fenders has recently rusted and broken off. I took this opportunity toContinue reading “Utility trailer”
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Patio build
My intention has always been to build a patio under the pergola I built, below are the steps I have taken and some of my takeaways which I would like to share to help others who may be planning a patio build in the future. With all of my projects, I always start with aContinue reading “Patio build”
Pergola build
What is the point of having a pergola? A pergola is different from a pergoda in that the roof is open to the elements, not providing coverage. I chose to go with a pergola over a pergoda as I intend to train vine plants up and along the structure. While the slats do provide someContinue reading “Pergola build”
Upcycled
BirdhousesPlanter RingsAssembly LinePaintGeneral Attractiveness Birdhouses After rebuilding my gate, I was left with a fair amount of fence boards in decent condition. As simple of a project that a birdhouse is, I have never built one. I thought it would be fun to reuse some of the better wood to make some bird houses, toContinue reading “Upcycled”
Controlling the entry and exit
My gate rebuild was long overdue, I wanted to build a double swing gate, large enough for my trailer to exit, with a smaller more accessible side entrance for regular use Laid out and cut the half lap joints for both gates I used a horizontal deck board spanning the bottom of the gate. MyContinue reading “Controlling the entry and exit”
Perspective is key 