Category Archives: Construction

Building materials, methods, and techniques.

Finding Online Concrete Calculators: Is It Getting Harder?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Kevin

Careful, Bart. You might break my calculator… by which I mean my head! – Martin Prince If you spend much time doing home improvement projects, sooner or later you’re going to need to use some concrete. We’ve used concrete in … Continue reading →

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Look on My Works, Ye Mighty, and Despair!

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Kevin

Following an unsuccessful sledgehammering, we rented a jack hammer to demolish the concrete steps leading to our side door. I was pretty sure a jack hammer would easily get the job done. I hadn’t reckoned with coming up against the … Continue reading →

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We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Hammer!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Kevin

A gun isn’t a weapon; it’s a tool. Like a harpoon, or a hammer or a … an alligator. – Homer Simpson Our house came with a side stoop that was rather utilitarian, but did the job. That was until we built a … Continue reading →

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Uncontrolled Demolition

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Kevin

Son, being popular is the most important thing in the whole world. – Homer Simpson The steps to our side door were ugly, solid, concrete steps with worn out plastic grass on the the top. They weren’t very pretty, but … Continue reading →

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Introducing Our Golden Ratio Calculator

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Kevin

A paper-based thing-a-ma-jig? What are we, cavemen?! – Homer Simpson Check out our new Golden Ratio Calculator, where we’ve done the work for you. People often find beauty in objects with certain proportions. This proportion is often seen in the natural world, … Continue reading →

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The Wall, Part 3: Our Crowning Achievement

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Kevin

And by the Sacred Parchment, I swear that if I reveal the secrets of The Stonecutters, may my stomach become bloated and my head be plucked of all but three hairs – Homer Simpson We left our retaining wall uncapped … Continue reading →

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Home Improvement Resolutions for 2013

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Stacey

I resolve to lose 10 pounds, and then gain it back by Valentine’s Day. – Homer Simpson I emailed the Kev today with a proposed list of projects for 2013. Nothing is all that urgent, but I want to have … Continue reading →

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There’s Deck Screws in the Jar-O

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Kevin

It’s not just a store, Marge. It’s a MEGA STORE! Mega means good and store means thing. – Homer Simpson After doing a few DIY projects, you’ll probably find that you have a small collection of left-over screws, nails, assorted … Continue reading →

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Window Well Drainage: The Options

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kevin

Following on from my thoughts about installing window wells around basement windows, I just wanted to add a few items about drainage. Putting in window wells was part of a larger project to prevent water infiltrating our basement. With that in mind, … Continue reading →

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Basement Windows Update

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Kevin

So much violence on the surface world, I’m going back. – Homer Simpson We have an unfinished basement, which is brilliant. Houses in England don’t have basements, so this is a new experience for me. Now, all my English relatives … Continue reading →

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