Author Archive: Brian Ashworth
I’m Overseas
I’m travelling to Europe until the end of June. During that time I will be monitoring my E mail . . . . but rather than continuously, it might be once a day. Sorry if I can’t respond to any…
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Electrical Planning – Outside
A lot of people forget all about outside electrical work. . . but it can make a big difference to how much easier it makes things. I have listed some of the electrical things you might like to think about….
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Dog Stair Lift
Got a two storey house and an arthritic dog? . . . . Why Not Install a Dog Lift? Think this is unusual? Check out this Cat Lift For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?
Window Cleaning: How to Remove Builders’ Residue
Guest Post by Paul Routledge You have probably put a lot of time and mental energy into the design of how you want your new home to look. Many believe that windows, sliding doors and louvers are a key part…
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Well Hung Chandelier
This could be an impressive addition to your staircase. . . . . or perhaps not! For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?
Anti Perch
Birds perching onthe top of balustrades and guardrails can be a real nuisance. At the very least you can get bird poop all over the place. If there are parrots around I have known them to start chewing the wood….
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How To Make Your Backyard A Fun Place For Your Kids
Guest Post by Sarah Morris Lately, it’s almost too easy for kids these days to lose hundreds of precious hours to gadgets, video games, and the Internet. Using technology is inherently not a bad thing, however, having grown up in…
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Wheelbarrows
Unless you have enough money to pay someone to do the gardening I would recommend that you think about buying a wheel barrow. You will have top soil, compost and plants to move. You might even be moving concrete if…
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Watch Out Moths
This helicopter gunship is out to Get You! I think I might prefer a fly spray. I saw this on www.imgzz.co For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?
The Commercial Kitchen Look, For A Keen Cook
Guest post by Sarah Williams Do you dream of running a Cafe? Perhaps you see yourself having a home restaurant on ‘My Kitchen Rules’ Do people tell you your preserves are good enough to sell? If any of these questions…
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