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Oct 272 min read

Somebody to Lean On: Making a Lean To to Protect Stuff from the Elements

Got a load of stuff you want protected from the rain or the sun, but it doesn't need to be indoors or even in a shed? Like firewood or...

Aug 131 min read

Gardening: Getting Your Hands Dirty for Beauty (or food!)

Have a garden? You probably know by now that especially with the plant variety, it takes effort to keep it looking good. Check out these...

Aug 121 min read

Landscaping: The Art of Shaping a Backyard

Does your backyard need some kind of modification or upgrade? Then check out these landscaping blog posts. Building a Ring Wall Base for...

Aug 102 min read

Hiding in Plain Sight: Novel Method for Storing Gravel for Later

Got gravel - blue metal (granite) or otherwise - that you need to store somewhere? But you don't want it contaminated with leaves and you...

Jul 222 min read

Back to the Main Centre in South Korea

If you want the richest experience from the meditation I do , I would highly recommend visiting the Main Centre in Nonsan, South Korea. I...

Jun 133 min read

Building a Ring Wall Base for a Rainwater Tank

If you are installing a rainwater tank, a ring wall could be a good way to elevate the tank. Elevating the tank makes it easier to get...

Jun 31 min read

Making a Template for a Rainwater Tank

If you are building a ring wall or are installing a rainwater tank in a challenging location, making a template of the rainwater tank...

May 243 min read

Reclaiming Builder's Sand (and even making a nice garden in its place)

Need builder's sand but can't be bothered hiring a trailer and buying it? You're not alone! Due to labour being more expensive than...

May 181 min read

How to Prepare Branch Prunings for a Verge Collection

Does your local government do verge collections? The City of Mandurah do. After perhaps using branch prunings to control weeds it's time...

Apr 81 min read

Romantic Relationships and the Joy of Transmuting Desire to Gratitude

I have been blessed with a romantic relationship that has been a tremendous source of energy and spiritual growth. Following a...

Apr 42 min read

Moving a Lawn Sprinkler

If you have a lawn in Mandurah, Western Australia it is necessary to water it yourself - or it will just about die (if not completely)....

Mar 262 min read

Practicing Gratitude to Be Alive

Gratitude is a very powerful way to be happier and live a better life. I previously wrote about even being grateful for negative minds. I...

Mar 24 min read

Sole[noid] Searching: Locating a Broken Wire or a Solenoid

Have you got automatic irrigation for your lawn? A solenoid is an electric tap that stops or allows water flow to sprinklers (or...

Feb 282 min read

Visiting the Perth Zoo

The Perth Zoo was actually the first public attraction built in Perth. There are a few zoos in Western Australia featuring native...

Feb 92 min read

Installing a Scotia

If you are installing a hybrid floor, you will need skirting or a scotia to cover up the expansion gap. A scotia is a long thin strip,...

Feb 42 min read

Retrofitting Lawn Edging to Stop Grass Breaching It

Did you put in lawn edging only to find the grass was growing over the top of it? Me too! In particular, if you have couch grass, you are...

Jan 252 min read

Cleaning Windows in Your House

Windows are starting to look a bit dirty? Especially when you have recently renovated your house it can really show up. Here's how to...

Jan 72 min read

Installing a Door Vent

If you have ducted air conditioning, a door vent is a good idea for closed rooms - otherwise you trap hot or cold air in the room with...

Dec 31, 20233 min read

Painting a Door

Got a door that you'd like to change the colour of, or it's looking a bit worn? A coat of paint can be enough to give it a lift! Have a...

Dec 17, 20235 min read

Transform Your Home by Laying a Hybrid Floor - A Step by Step Guide

Got some shoddy (almost literally) carpet or some other flooring you want to replace? Or building a home? Consider hybrid flooring. It's...