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A great way to add value to the home and to entertain guests who come over for dinner is to have a grill in the back yard. Why buy a cheap aluminum one when you can build your own brick grill! This is cheap and easy to build and can be created in under a weekend. Go online and look up some generic grill designs. You can find these at the library and local hardware store. It is best to ask questions about supplies when you are getting them and get some customization tips as well.
Required Materials/Tools
Bricks
Cement
Sand
Water
Rebar
Mortar
Grill pegs
2×4″ stock
Nails
Stakes
String
Shovel
Trowel
Level
String
Pencil/paper
Wheel barrow
Hose
Instructions
First we need to build a foundation. Locate where you want the grill to go and dig about 4 inches and create an even surface the...
How to Roast Garlic
Garlic has many nutritional benefits and its distinct flavor will enhance the taste of any dish that uses it. Roasting garlic is a simple, fast and easy procedure. The following article will teach you exactly how to do this. Whether you are simply expanding your culinary pallet or you have heard the praises of garlic […]
How to Build Stairs
When building additions to your home or tree fort, something you may want to create are stairs. They can be various sizes and types, made from concrete, iron wrought and wood. The stairs I will describe for you will be made of wood and very simple to make. Required Materials/Tools 2×6″ lumber 2×12″ lumber Framing […]
How to Build a Home Theater
It’s nice to watch football on a Sunday with a big entertainment center, surround sound, and a nice space to keep the DVD, DVD/VHS player and DVR. If you want to hook up and keep track of a lot of peripherals, you need the space and organization of a home theater and entertainment center. When you have finished, you will have a visual/audio experience that will make going to the movies a thing of the past!
Required Materials
Electronics of choice
2×4″ stock
Sense wood stock (wider the better)
1″ high density plywood
Foam
Fabric
Plush furniture
Firm carpeting
Carpentry glue
Level
Staples
Screws
Shelf pins
Masking tape
Tape measure
Hammer
Ram set for cement walls
Drill with full drill-bit set
Staple gun
Paper/pencil
Instructions
Make the screen wall first. This will...
How to Build a Fire Escape
Escaping from a burning building is never going to be an easy task, even more so if you’re not on ground level, so building your own fire escape could be a life saver for loved ones, and gives great peace of mind that you’re more protected than just relying on a fire alarm.
Making your own fire escape from lengths of rope and pieces of timber is very easy to do, although a little time consuming, and makes a great home DIY project. The fire escape requires a window that can be fully opened on a vertical hinge.
Begin by measuring the height of the drop the fire escape needs to cover, then double this length, to take into consideration the knots that need to be tied. You’ll need two lengths of half inch three strand rope, one for each side of your ladder. Avoid rope that can...
