Plywood, lumber for forms and stakes Some grease or oil STEP 1 – Stair Design – Calculate the size of the concrete steps The first step to building concrete steps is to calculate the floor to floor height and the length of the stairway.Exterior concrete stepsare most comfortable with a 12...
Finally, if your screen is as wide or wider than ours, you may need to cut four corner braces to add strength and stability to your screen. We cut ours out of the same plywood using our band saw, but you could also use a jig saw or even a circular saw. Each corner brace is just...
Concrete does not sit directly on grime; it requires a layer of stone beneath. Distribute a 2 - to three-inch coating of 3/4" base stone within the concrete forms. Base stone compacts under stress and produces a solid foundation for your concrete. With this particular project, the team br...
Concrete does not sit directly on grime; it requires a layer of stone beneath. Distribute a 2 - to three-inch coating of 3/4" base stone within the concrete forms. Base stone compacts under stress and produces a solid foundation for your concrete. With this particular project, the team br...
If those are the rocks you have, buy some sheets of plywood, build a simple but strong form to support same and make a concrete 'rock' wall. The plants in the rock wall were planted about a year ago in the fall. They were watered a few times. They then survived the summer on no...
Elevate your backyard with a custom DIY climbing wall, perfect for outdoor adventurers of all ages. With straightforward materials like 4x4 posts, plywood, and climbing holds, this project turns any space into a thrilling vertical challenge. Begin by setting posts in concrete for stability, then ...
Designed to be a permanent structure, its support frame is sunk into the ground with concrete footing. Heavy-duty design means that this greenhouse will be around for many years to come. Get your tape measure handy for this one. Size 12’ x 14’ Type Soft Wall, Wooden Frame Cost $$$...
My trip to the pet store revealed these cat towers are “masterfully” constructed with cardboard concrete forms, two-by-fours, PVC pipe, sisal rope and carpet remnants. I knew I had most of that stuff laying around, taking up precious shop space at the house. ...
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Optimist Sailboat Build: Building the Wood/Epoxy Optimist In 1947 a gentleman named Clark Mills designed a small sail boat for kids to learn to build and sail called the Optimist. This boat was designed to be built from 3 sheets of plywood, with b