How to Build a Raft

It’s nice to go out and have a relaxing day on the river. Some people like to spend it on the water fishing. The best way to do this is to build a raft. There are kits and fully formed rafts that you can purchase. If you want to go out and fish in a custom raft, read on. You’ll be floating along in no time!

Required Materials

  • Marine foam
  • 2×10″ pressure-treated lumber
  • Bolts
  • Ratchet
  • Screws
  • Decking
  • Knife
  • Circular saw/table saw
  • Drill with full bit set
  • Hammer

Instructions

  1. The two most important things to consider when building the raft, are size and weight. You must be sure it’s big enough to be transported easily. The techniques...

How to Build a Putting Green

Everyone wants to be as great as Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus. The best way to improve your short game is to have a putting green of your own. It takes some time and effort to properly build and maintain a perfect putting green. Make sure to start your project on a sunny day. You wouldn’t want to do landscaping in the rain!

Required Materials

  • Seed (ask your local plant supplier which is best for the green)
  • Fill
  • Various lawn-care products (you can look online to check what will be best for your new green)
  • Irrigation tubing
  • Shovel
  • Metal rake
  • Hose
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Soil removal equipment

Instructions

  1. You first need to decide where the green will go. Be sure it is...

How to Build a Porch

It’s nice to have a porch in your back yard. Spending a relaxing day reading a book outside is one thing I personally love to do. The project is relatively simple and can be done in a weekend. Be sure to gather all the materials ahead of time.

Required Materials/Tools

  • Pressure-treated lumber 4×4′ post stock (talk to your lumber company and find the best for this project)
  • Decking boards
  • Footing clamps
  • Foundation tubes
  • Cement
  • Hammer and nails
  • Screws
  • Circular saw
  • Hammer
  • Drill and bits
  • Stakes
  • Gloves
  • Wheelbarrow (to mix the cement)
  • Chalk
  • Measuring tape

Instructions

  1. First, if you are making any...