DRAINAGE SOAKAWAY In One Day!

Our drainage soakaway was blocked, so we needed to dig a new one to replace it. This was the hardest day's work I've ever done in my life!!!!

The Aiden Project https://www.youtube.com/@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT
Aiden's 'behind the scenes' video: https://youtu.be/kxrNNQrUrEM?si=69z1LFqLK_VGnnVF

Low Cost Solution // LAYING PAVING SLABS

I wanted to make use of some dead space behind my workshop, and decided to add some paving slabs here but I need to do it on a tight budget!

Under £50! - Garden Bench // PLANS AVAILABLE

Build your own garden bench using roof battens for under £50 / $60 - amazing value, and best of all you only need a very limited selection of tools to build this.

Buy plans here: https://keith-brown-shop.fourthwall.com/products/garden-bench-seat-made-... or here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1478739382/garden-bench-seat-made-of-bat...

We Had An Accident!! // DIY Bricklaying

Should a DIYer attempt bricklaying, or get the professionals in? In this video, we will find out! We accidentally destroyed our garden wall recently, and now we need to repair it... So let's try some bricklaying!

HAND CUT DOVETAILS // Pallet Wood Project

Is it worth cutting dovetails on pallet wood? I think it kind of depends how nice the wood is. But even when the wood is nice there will still be some typical pallet wood related problems to overcome!

The #workshopbanterchallenge is running until 8th July 2023. More information can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YicZSUsgQ4w or here: https://www.workshopbanter.com/workshop-banter-pallet-challenge

Should A DIYer Fit Windows?

Our hardwood windows were falling to bits, so in this video we need to install some replacement windows but we're on a tight budget (as always!). But should a DIYer attempt window fitting? There are many things to consider, as I'll cover in this video!

DIY Worktops & Backsplash ON A BUDGET!

Making DIY kitchen countertops and backsplash on a tight budget using some unusual materials!

DIY Kitchen Worktops (Birch Ply & Laminate) https://youtu.be/brGFyeIxVlg
Cabling Grommets https://amzn.to/42iYrRe (Amazon UK) https://geni.us/FKMm (Amazon Worldwide)

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Problematic Pipes!! // Utility Room Renovation

Let's get those handmade kitchen cabinets made in a previous video fitted and installed in to the utility room!

Video about making the kitchen cabinets (part 1): https://youtu.be/EyMYDa-Xy8I
Part 3 - Worktops and Backsplash: https://youtu.be/b9A1qB9LMLA

DIY Drainage - French Drains On A Budget!

We had big problems with mould and mildew forming on the inside of our garage / store room, as damp was tracking through from the outside to the inside due to there either being no damp proof course in the walls (which is what I suspect is the case) or if there is a DPC, it was being compromised by a concrete driveway and path at DPC level on the outside. So join me for a video full of drainage solutions on a very tight budget!

The ULTIMATE Garage Flooring

In this video I'm fitting what I believe is the ultimate garage flooring - incredibly durable, easy to fit, easy to keep clean and non-slip! Plus underlay, skirting boards and adjusting and re-hanging a door.

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