You may also be required to take an owner builder course, but this usually depends on the size of the project. If it’s a small deck that is close to the ground level, the local council won’t ask you to take the course and approval will be easy. Take some time to learn the Bui...
Deck blocks make a very stable base, but can be difficult to level if the ground settles; especially once the shed is built. The more the ground is disturbed trying to level the deck blocks, the greater the chance they will settle out of level over time. I prefer the advanced method th...
Follow along with Dan Louche as he builds and teaches you how to build a tiny house from beginning to end. Watch as he explains and demonstrates each step along the way. The lessons are ordered and broken up into small, easy to learn segments. It’s like attending a workshop in your ...
the “Parcel” template to build a package theme — maybe a pile of packages on a table that you can move through. I don’t know. I can’t come up with all the ideas here.
How to Design & Build an Above-Ground Pool Deck Choosing a decking material is arguably the most important decision you’ll make while building a deck. Different circumstances call for different types of decking, such as composite and wood decking. Read More >> Cantilever Decks: What You Nee...
The original idea was simply to cut a swath through the blackberries to be able to harvest more of them. But as we ground through the brush, small views began to emerge, along with little niches that cried out to have benches, sculpture gardens, or picnic shelters placed in them. ...
What you need to know before building a shed for housing your growing tool arsenal. Follow these steps to build your dream DIY shed.
One of the important decisions when building a shed is the foundation. It provides a flat, level, stable base on which to build your shed. The foundation also helps to keep the shed off the ground preventing dampness and rot. I decided to useconcrete deck blockslike I’d used on my fir...
ground where dog house will be located and 1ft deep holes were dug at the left and right of it. The front 2 hole were dug back a bit from the front of the frame to allow for a small porch. The treated post were left a bit long to be trimmed later and the frame was elevated, ...
Crosscut the floor pieces and screw them to the long and short joists. Make yourself a small jig from scrap lumber to speed accurate spacing between each piece of flooring. Even better, make two. Place one at the front and another at the rear of each deck piece. Fasten the deck pieces...