A few years ago I scored a crap load of windows from a local glass shop for a box of timbits and a round of tripletriples. Best $14 I ever spent at Tim Hortons! I used them to build an Upcycled Window Greenhouse. Here’s how: …
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Keeping Chickens – Building a Chicken Coop
The process of becoming a crazy bird lady
DIY Playhouse
It all started with a wooden kitchen set being listed for free on the local classifieds. I expressed to my neighbor how I wanted to build a playhouse for the kids and she mentioned that as part of the process of preparing her house to …
Weekend Project: Garden Paths
Another chapter in our neverending backyard projects saga wrapped up this year with the installation of a firepit area and garden paths. We have really crummy grass because I can’t be bothered to invest time and money into maintaining something that provides so little benefit; …
Garden Diversification: Installing a Pond
This spring we had the WORST mosquito problem. It was so bad that our municipality adopted a garlic spray plan to reduce them. We decided to take it a step further by installing our own backyard pond. Mosquitos lay their eggs in water; fish eat …
Growing a Garden
In the 3 years we have lived in our home the backyard has transformed from an empty greenspace into one of favorite places to spend time. We learned that it really doesn’t take much to get started. We began in the first summer with a …
DIY Fixer-Upper Kitchen
I really love our modest abode. It serves us well. So I am willing to forgive that our eat-in kitchen lacks the necessary space to accomodate all 7 of us, let alone meal guests (which I like to have). It looked nice and crisp in …
DIY House Renovations: Entry Hall
A couple of novice DIYers take on the removal of a wall and some renovations on an old shiplap farmhouse
