Posted inDIY
The Great Wall of Me!
As Christmas was approaching, I needed to create a temporary split in one of Steph's rooms. This would allow my daughter a space that she could be during the festive…
Posted inDIY
My First Plastering Project
Steph’s lounge has been in need of TLC, for some time. With the flooring being setup for change, I decided to begin the task of updating the paint and adding…
Posted inR2Lego
The Magic of the Lego Shop
Once in a blue-moon, every so often, now and then, I get to visit the Lego Shop. Last weekend, I was in Birmingham, so what else should I prioritise? It's…
Posted inHand Tools Refurbishments
Repairing the Big Tool
The time finally arrived, the big adjustable spanner was to be refurbished. I had picked it up at a charity shop, six months ago. You could see that it was…
Posted inTechnology Thoughts
Keep It All Safe
Security is so important, bot for yourself and that of your posessions. In 2024 whe have some amazing technology that is both, cheap, and very accessible. It is setup with…
Posted inRefurbishments
The Tack Room Refurb: Hours 18-23
The whiteboard is populated! It finally became time to do some more on the Tack Room. I decided to try a different way of constructing the shelves, so an experiment…
Posted inWorkshop
Loose Screws
Continuing on with my quest for a great workshop, I was sorting through fixings when I began separating nails and screws in a large red box. With bins on the…
The Quick Roller Fix
There are many different applications that I intend to install in my workshop, but one of the simplest ones, is a place to put the roll of paper for wiping…
Posted inAccessories Find
Find: Tool Utility Shelf
Since the inception of the workshop, I have been grabbing secondhand tools and furniture to fill it out. A few months ago, I picked up an incredible piece of kit…
Posted inAccessories Find
Find: Echo Gen 3 Bracket
Echoes can often be in the way. They take up sideboard space, or can eaily be in the path of hazardous problems, at least as far as electricity goes. I…