Ah… DIY. It’s the bane of some people’s existence, for others it’s a satisfying and almost relaxing endeavour. I really enjoy DIY and I like to think that I’m good at it (!), so I look forward to helping other people wherever I can via this website.
Because of its durability and water-resistant properties, porcelain is the preferred tile in many settings. However, if you have invested in new porcelain tiles, you may be surprised to find that your installer recalculates the labor estimate – upwards. These tiles are not suitable for DIYers to lay as a weekend project. The cost of … Read more
Most of my backyard has fake/artificial grass (also called “astroturf”). I chose this despite being aware of the environmental impact of it, such as microplastic pollution and it harming biodiversity. So… why did I choose this? Well, I discuss all that in this video, along with showing some photos of me installing it. Overall I’m … Read more
Planning is more important than the actual project itself, as with any project. With wall tiling, it is no different. Tiling walls have some additional rules and measures to compensate for and prevent possible problems along the way. Unfortunately, bad tiling is not easy to fix and will stare at you forever. Wall tiles are … Read more
If you have a bonus room in your home, you probably love to use it for a variety of purposes. Some people decide to turn their bonus room into a home theater, while others might use it as a game room for the kids. You might even turn your bonus room into a home gym, … Read more
We usually associate tiles with bathrooms and kitchens when we think of tiles, but today we want to inspire you to consider tiling your living room and bedroom. Modern tiles are a lovely addition to any house because of their functional and long-lasting properties. With advancements in printing technology, you can discover stunning and natural-looking … Read more
Tiled surfaces add a modern feel and are more durable than floorboards. However, there is more to making the switch than just popping a layer of shiny tiles directly onto your floor planks. Floorboards are flexible and sometimes even creak a little when you walk over them, so they need support to transform into a … Read more
Window sills have been around since windows first came into use. While we may not notice them in our daily lives, this minor architectural feature protects your home while looking stylish. Window sills are often angled slightly to allow rainwater to run off. If the window sill is flat, naturally, rainwater could ingress into the … Read more
If you purchase (or build) a home with a bonus room in it, your imagination might be running wild. You are probably thinking about everything you can do with your bonus room, and this could include building a home gym upstairs. At the same time, before you start rapidly buying furniture and equipment for the … Read more
Asphalt is one of the most often recycled materials globally, and the roads you are traveling on have likely been resurfaced many times using recycled asphalt. Using recycled asphalt makes the cost of laying an asphalt driveway at your home cost significantly less than using freshly made hot asphalt driveways. As is the case with … Read more
Properly locating and bedding down the hold-downs or anchor bolts on your building project is about more than just passing the inspection. The extreme storms in recent years have made it a matter of life or death to have our houses and outbuildings built to withstand even the most severe storms. Your engineering layout must … Read more