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Oct 27, 20242 min read
Somebody to Lean On: Making a Lean To to Protect Stuff from the Elements
Got a load of stuff you want protected from the rain or the sun, but it doesn't need to be indoors or even in a shed? Like firewood or...
Aug 13, 20241 min read
Gardening: Getting Your Hands Dirty for Beauty (or food!)
Have a garden? You probably know by now that especially with the plant variety, it takes effort to keep it looking good. Check out these...
Aug 12, 20241 min read
Landscaping: The Art of Shaping a Backyard
Does your backyard need some kind of modification or upgrade? Then check out these landscaping blog posts. Building a Ring Wall Base for...
Aug 10, 20242 min read
Hiding in Plain Sight: Novel Method for Storing Gravel for Later
Got gravel - blue metal (granite) or otherwise - that you need to store somewhere? But you don't want it contaminated with leaves and you...
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Back to the Main Centre in South Korea
If you want the richest experience from the meditation I do , I would highly recommend visiting the Main Centre in Nonsan, South Korea. I...
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Building a Ring Wall Base for a Rainwater Tank
If you are installing a rainwater tank, a ring wall could be a good way to elevate the tank. Elevating the tank makes it easier to get...
Jun 3, 20241 min read
Making a Template for a Rainwater Tank
If you are building a ring wall or are installing a rainwater tank in a challenging location, making a template of the rainwater tank...
May 24, 20243 min read
Reclaiming Builder's Sand (and even making a nice garden in its place)
Need builder's sand but can't be bothered hiring a trailer and buying it? You're not alone! Due to labour being more expensive than...
May 18, 20241 min read
How to Prepare Branch Prunings for a Verge Collection
Does your local government do verge collections? The City of Mandurah do. After perhaps using branch prunings to control weeds it's time...
Apr 8, 20241 min read
Romantic Relationships and the Joy of Transmuting Desire to Gratitude
I have been blessed with a romantic relationship that has been a tremendous source of energy and spiritual growth. Following a...
Apr 4, 20242 min read
Moving a Lawn Sprinkler
If you have a lawn in Mandurah, Western Australia it is necessary to water it yourself - or it will just about die (if not completely)....
Mar 26, 20242 min read
Practicing Gratitude to Be Alive
Gratitude is a very powerful way to be happier and live a better life. I previously wrote about even being grateful for negative minds. I...
Mar 2, 20244 min read
Sole[noid] Searching: Locating a Broken Wire or a Solenoid
Have you got automatic irrigation for your lawn? A solenoid is an electric tap that stops or allows water flow to sprinklers (or...
Feb 28, 20242 min read
Visiting the Perth Zoo
The Perth Zoo was actually the first public attraction built in Perth. There are a few zoos in Western Australia featuring native...
Feb 9, 20242 min read
Installing a Scotia
If you are installing a hybrid floor, you will need skirting or a scotia to cover up the expansion gap. A scotia is a long thin strip,...
Feb 4, 20242 min read
Retrofitting Lawn Edging to Stop Grass Breaching It
Did you put in lawn edging only to find the grass was growing over the top of it? Me too! In particular, if you have couch grass, you are...
Jan 25, 20242 min read
Cleaning Windows in Your House
Windows are starting to look a bit dirty? Especially when you have recently renovated your house it can really show up. Here's how to...
Jan 7, 20242 min read
Installing a Door Vent
If you have ducted air conditioning, a door vent is a good idea for closed rooms - otherwise you trap hot or cold air in the room with...
Dec 31, 20233 min read
Painting a Door
Got a door that you'd like to change the colour of, or it's looking a bit worn? A coat of paint can be enough to give it a lift! Have a...
Dec 17, 20235 min read
Transform Your Home by Laying a Hybrid Floor - A Step by Step Guide
Got some shoddy (almost literally) carpet or some other flooring you want to replace? Or building a home? Consider hybrid flooring. It's...
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