Fire pit
We hit the junkyard and built a fire pit from salvaged parts. A simple afternoon project that became the centrepiece of our backyard entertaining area.
Category Construction
All building, welding, and other physical projects
Repairing rusted balustrade and reinforcing
Repairing rusted balustrade posts and reinforcing the structure. Covers rust treatment, steel fabrication, welding, and a protective coating finish.
Cat scratching post reduction/modification
Modifying a too-tall cat scratching post to fit our space. A quick cut-down and rebuild that gave our cats a gym they actually use.
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.
Make and install air-conditioning cover
Making and installing a timber cover for the split-system air conditioning unit in my garage. Keeps it protected while maintaining proper airflow.
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.
Form-working and concreting my brothers garage
Form-working and concreting the garage floor at my brother's place. First step in building his workshop - covers formwork, reo, pouring, and finishing.
Making and installing shelf for Linux router/server
Building and installing a wall shelf for my Linux router and server. Getting hardware off the floor and properly mounted for better airflow and access.
New drill press and drop saw bench for the workshop
Setting up a new drill press and drop saw bench in the workshop. Custom-built workbench that makes great use of limited garage space.
Installing mains power cable for air-con in garage
Installing a dedicated mains power cable for air conditioning in the garage. Because a proper workshop needs climate control. Full electrical walkthrough.
Cut-off saw sliding and floating shelf
Building a sliding shelf for my cut-off saw with floating storage underneath. A space-saving workshop solution when you have more tools than bench space.
Replacing boat trailer hubs
Replacing the hubs on my boat trailer before a long coastal trip. Covers hub removal, bearing inspection, repacking, and reassembly with new seals.