Category Repair

Audio/Visual, Break or Fix, Electrical, Info Tech, Networking, Repair

Home theatre and network installation

Full walkthrough of my home theatre and structured network installation. Covers speaker placement, cable runs, AV rack setup, and network infrastructure.

Break or Fix, Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, Repair, Woodwork

Vege Patch Upgrade

Terracing and upgrading our vegetable patch in time for spring planting. Retaining wall construction, soil prep, and layout for maximum growing space.

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May 14, 2016

Break or Fix, Building, Construction, Electrical, Repair, Woodwork

Shed

Replacing a failing retaining wall and building a garden shed from scratch. Covers demolition, drainage, blockwork, framing, and cladding.

Break or Fix, Construction, Metalwork, Repair, Welding

Repairing rusted balustrade and reinforcing

Repairing rusted balustrade posts and reinforcing the structure. Covers rust treatment, steel fabrication, welding, and a protective coating finish.

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August 1, 2013

Break or Fix, Construction, Electrical, Repair, Woodwork

Clothes dryer installation in the laundry, including exhaust vent

Installing a clothes dryer in the laundry including cutting an external exhaust vent through brick. Full guide covering mounting, ducting, and venting.

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July 30, 2013

Break or Fix, Repair, Woodwork

Fix a folding chair

Fixing a folding chair I broke by standing on it. A quick MDF reinforcement repair that brought it back to full strength. Sometimes simple fixes work best.