This started off as a simple replacement of the roofing felt and ended up replacing the whole roof. The shed probably dates from the 1960s and built stronger than the cheap sheds so was an economic solution.
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Sometimes life changes and we need extra help getting up the stairs. Here fitted an oak a light oak rail, stained to match the existing rail. I also made small spaces so that the rail was away from the two windowsills.
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This was a set of Ikea Brimmes bedroom furniture for our newly decorated bedroom. First time I’d made up IKEA flatpack furniture (I’d done many other makes before). Just take your time, read and follow the instructions and up it goes. (or get me to do it for you, happy to help) The pine bed …
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New Loft hatch, ladder and Loft Zone flooring I fitted. The Loft Zone flooring is very good and easy to use, recommend it. It sits high over the loft insulation and is strong and stable.
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I upcycled 10 old pub tables acquired by the 2 Sisters Arts centre in Trimley – St Martin. They had had a hard life and most wobbled and already had some attempts at repairing them. The tops: These I stripped the tops completely removing all the old grime and varnish. I finished them with several …
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This was an unusual challenge on the 3rd floor of an old terrace house. This floor is split into two halves, one side is a bedroom the other side is being converted into a small office. The divider is the stairs with an existing box covering a now redundant cold water tank around 1m high. …
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I’ve been looking after a large garden in east Ipswich for an elderly lady since June 2018. The lawn was knee-high and the shrubs starting to get out of control. It’s now tidy and under control with a few modest additions to bring some colour back. The long-term aim is to create an easily managed …
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