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...

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...

Does your backyard need some kind of modification or upgrade? Then check out these landscaping blog posts. Building a Ring Wall Base for...

Got gravel - blue metal (granite) or otherwise - that you need to store somewhere? But you don't want it contaminated with leaves and you...

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...

If you are building a ring wall or are installing a rainwater tank in a challenging location, making a template of the rainwater tank...

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...

Does your local government do verge collections? The City of Mandurah do. After perhaps using branch prunings to control weeds it's time...

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)....

Have you got automatic irrigation for your lawn? A solenoid is an electric tap that stops or allows water flow to sprinklers (or...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Got some shoddy (almost literally) carpet or some other flooring you want to replace? Or building a home? Consider hybrid flooring. It's...

Have a plasterboard ceiling with a hole in it bigger than 20 mm? Let's have a go at fixing it. You will need: Piece of plasterboard, e.g....

It's a common issue - you have a scratch or a dent in a wall and you want to fix it. There are 3 main possibilities - dent in a wall...

Sometimes, it is a good idea to strip off existing paint on a wall before putting new paint on. The main reason for this is because the...

Dad and I have been painting the lounge room and found the grey walls to be very easy to paint. We decided to do a red feature wall,...