Ask any professional gardener and they’ll tell you that your choice of hardscaping could literally make or break your yard’s design. When you really think about it, hardscaping aspects like paving might just be the single most important decision you can make when working on your garden. Sure, you may …

Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a professional craftsman, the chainsaw is arguably your most favorite tool. After all, it’s powered and can saw through thick logs in seconds. But you’ll also agree with me that it’s neither practical nor economical to unleash these beasts on every single project. For …

We’re always on the lookout for original, practical and innovative gardening ideas. But every once in a while, nature restrtuctures herself to give us something unexpected and evironmentally friendly to work with. Generally used to support, maintain, and align the tracks on a rail, railway sleepers have seen a massive …

These days we hear lots of different products and practices referred to as “organic”. What does this term mean, and how is it correctly applied to gardening? In this article, we will define basic organic gardening for beginners and provide some practical tips to help you get started on your …

Are you a DIY woodworking hobbyist or a professional carpenter who works on the go? No matter what you’re doing, you need a stable platform to perform all your sawing if you deal with lumber on the regular. Most people use their workbench or a simple table to perform some …

Be it your lawn, garden, or flower bed – plants need to eat something good too once in a while. The good news is that there are plenty of fertilisers that can help you maintain strong, healthy plants. Unfortunately, the numerous types of fertilisers available only add to the confusion …

In today’s construction industry, it’s all about working smarter, not harder. Thanks to an abundance of power tools, the era of hammer and nail is virtually extinct. Even when there aren’t any sockets or power available, you can bet there’s a long list of battery operated power tools ready to …

There comes a time in every proud DIYer’s life when you need a jigsaw. And since you’re already here, I’d say that time is now. When it comes to saws, the jigsaw is kind of like the jack of all trades with a myriad of applications straight off the bat. …

If you love maintaining a neat, homey yard or garden, you probably have an arsenal of tools in your shed. But what exactly do you use when you need to clear some small branches and carry out some light woodwork? How about cutting through pipes, plastic, and even metal? It …

We all love the festive season, especially the end of year holidays. It’s a time to eat, give, share, and most importantly, enjoy some time indoors with your family away from the cold; preferably near a log burner, fire pit, or chimney fire. Of course, the fire isn’t going to …