Unless you are willing to house your pet dog within the confines of your own home, it will need a place to shelter from bad weather and sleep at night. Building a dog house is the perfect way to accommodate the needs of your dog. Materials 4’x8’ sheet of 5/8” exterior siding 1-8’ 2×4 1 …
Fibreglass is an excellent material to use when replicating the shapes of specific items. Sometimes the exact size and colour in a box are not available, and making your own is the only reasonable solution–using fibreglass is the best material suited for projects of this nature. The project is simple but will take a bit …
Brick steps are normally used so persons can walk to and from an area; this can be a porch, deck, or patio area. This structure will remain for years to come with little or no maintenance, however, this building project should not be overlooked, while it is not very complicated and doesn’t necessarily need a …
Building a fire pit is not an easy or simple task. Those with good masonry skills will find this DIY project less challenging than most others. The results of building your own fire pit is more positively rewarding than anything else, effort and time that needs to be put into the project are worth the …
Rammed earth homes are cost-efficient and environmentally friendly. Living in a rammed earth house allows natural temperature regulation during the change of seasons, and will consequently save you money on energy bills. The most advantageous factor about rammed earth houses, however, is the strength of the structure once it is erected; rammed earth homes will …
A Stirling engine is a simple mechanism that uses cycle compression along with different gasses to convert heat energy into mechanical energy. Most of the components in this project will be scrap materials, so they should be easy to source thus making the project simple and cost effective. Use the guidelines below to build your …
The construction of a proper pond can increase your property’s appeal and its value. A pond is able to provide a sense of tranquility to your environment that can lessen stress and enhance your health by stimulating all your senses, especially those who are fond of live fishes and other aquatic life ponds. It is …
A rabbit hutch serves as a living accommodation for your rabbit and should be built with certain factors in mind, like the size and weight of the rabbit. The hutch should not be oversized or under at least four times the size of the rabbit. For an average-sized rabbit, a 30”x36” cage should be sufficient …
In the hot summer holidays when everyone wants to be outside, an awning provides the comfort of enjoying the cool breeze while staying away from the harsh effects of the sun. Building an awning requires time but can also lower the costs in your pocket. Whether you would like to attempt it on your own …
You may need to construct a reasonably sized catapult structure for a school project or for your own personal gratification. The steps to building a catapult are relatively straightforward. Attempt this project with assistance. Materials 9-8’ 2×4 1-12’ 4×4 3-8’ 4×4 50’ of surgical tubing Fibreglass windsurfing pole or a large section of steel pipe …
For persons who are familiar with raising chickens, chicken coops are used as a place of shelter to protect them from outside predators, and to secure that they are kept healthy to lay their eggs. It serves as a necessity to chicken farms so below we provide the instructions and tools necessary to build your …
Lawn mower racing is steadily gaining popularity in the sphere of motor racing, due to its advantage of affordability and fun. Building a racing lawn mower will require only a few basic steps, caution and some elbow grease. After converting your lawn mower, you’ll be ready to use it for fun, or race alongside other …