No child should go without building a fort once in their lives. A safe haven from the entire outside world, the fort is a great addition to any yard in which children play. Forts can be placed anywhere practically, from trees and on tops of houses, to just in the corner of the fence.
Required Materials/Tools
- Plywood/sheeting (for the walls and floor)
- Screws and nails
- Drill
Instructions
- Figure out where the fort is located. Do you want it to be in a tree or attached to a pre-existing structure. Be sure to locate it near an electrical power supply so we can add amenities as needed. When you choose the location, the best idea is to design the fort on paper and make a list of supplies that you will need.
- Place...
Building your own fish tank can be a very interesting thing to do. You can save a great lot of money too! You can also design that perfect aquarium exactly the way you want. This is a great hobby for the fish enthusiasts. The instructions in this article are meant for a 25-30 gallon tank.
Required Materials
- Glass (for the front and back: two sheets of 1/4″ glass of 36″ x 24″, for the sides: two sheets of 1/4″ glass of 12″ x 24″, and for the bottom: one sheet of 1/4″ glass of 12″ x 36″)
- Emery cloth
- Gloves for handling cut glass
- Acetone
- Non-toxic 100% silicone sealant
- Paper towels
- Plastic or rubber corner trim
- At least one square
- Single-edged...
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 ...
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