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Off Grid Garage Using Roof Top Solar + Portable Solar Generator?
Ok. Has anyone taken a part of their house off grid? My double garage is separate from my main residence, has one power point and one light switch. I also have an electric car that I charge mostly during solar hours, as I do have a small 1.8KW array currently installed ( yeah yeah, was in 2010, circumstances changed in…
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Has anyone built a liveable shed?
Im posting on behalf of my bro, who has -15 diy ability, but has two teen girls killing each other sharing a bedroom. He's looking at putting in a liveable shed, as can't afford (sole parent) any further house extensions. The shed won't be attached to any plumbing, and is just meant to be an additional bedroom/escape space…
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Upcycled bedside tables
In our little town, we often place unwanted items out onto the verge, and anyone can take them! These bedside tables were something I picked up, and they were the most awful baby poo brown I'd ever seen! However, being solid pine, the Reno potential was limitless! After a full sand to remove the yuck that was on them, I…
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Can you build a shed on a Bessa block base?
Im going to shortly be building my shed on a large moderately sloping block in the Blue Mountains, where winds can be fierce at times. Since a concrete slab is too hard to pump to, and pavers aren't really an option due to water run off, I was wondering if there's any reason I can't do this- Create a base using bessa…
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Industrial-look barn door using aluminium sheets
I built my own door using aluminium sheets and timber (all from Bunnings) for an abnormal dimension doorway between my hallway and family room/kitchen. First time I've ever built a door, but I wanted an industrial look, and couldn't find anything for less than $1200. Total cost including paint, rail and screws was under…
