So I've finally finished my own DIY patio! However, I faced a challenge from my own stupidity as I had to contend with a garage door. Anyway, here's how I laid it with mortar, but you can see how I installed the rest with sand back in August. … [Read more...]
Rendered Breeze Block Patio Step DIY (Cost £60)
Our conservatory has needed a step ever since it was put up in 2014. We've used lots of make-shift methods while I build my DIY confidence. So this week, I took my father in law's advice and made a step from rendered breeze blocks and patio slabs to match my existing lay … [Read more...]
DIY Gravel Driveway Video Diaries
I don't ring around for quotes much these days. But one area of our house that's seen more tradesmen jot down their measurements is our front driveway. We've played with the idea of block paving, tarmac and gravel. I've even tried to convince my fiance that patterned … [Read more...]
Laying a Paved Patio Tutorial with BEFORE & AFTER
One of the greatest things about sharing my renovation projects here is that while viewers grow on my YouTube channel, it's been encouraging to try jobs I'd never dreamt about before. It all started out and (always will be) about saving money doing DIY while offering others … [Read more...]
Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Stain Review
I hate it when a perfectly good weekend goes to waste. And what's been annoying this year is that every bank holiday really has hit us by surprise. We're normally all over them, packing our campervan days before and heading for the beach the moment we finish work. Sadly this … [Read more...]
