Uniquely U

When the original design doesn't meet the requirement, a change request will sure to follow.  This is why we're making this deck extension, to widen it by 3.5 feet so we can sit comfortably. In a small yard like ours, even 3.5 feet makes a big difference. ;) The cost of building materials has increased 25 - 50% comparing to 2 years ago. We had some leftover composite decking boards and deck screws, and we used up all of them this time. What a relief! This side of the backyard receives little sunshine, and the grass is doing poorly.  I have no regrets peeling them off, along with weeds and moss. Everything on the long side is removed. Leveling the deck blocks is always a tricky task. We finally got it leveled after a million tries.  Building the frame is relatively easy. We accurately calculated each piece to mm, but the accuracy of the cut pieces is measured in cm. Well, that is because this is custom made. ;) Adding a divi...

How to replace grocery cart wheels Found a new set on Amazon.ca, mine is 6" diameter $15.69 + tax. To remove the old wheel, press down the middle circle, and pull the wheel out. Out the old ... The grocery cart got a new life!

Adding a shelf to my little laundry room has been on my to-do list for years. Finally, we decided to do it. Bought a pine shelf from Home Depot over the weekend, 1"x12"x6' for $20. I cut it to length, sanded it, smoothed the edges, wiped on poly to protect it.  Next, installing 2 brackets on the wall. First try failed miserably, 2 out of the 3 screws didn't hit the stud behind the drywall. After removing the outlet cover, it was so obvious. OK, we must be hungry, no brain power left after a  day's work. Let's refuel first. Both brackets went onto the wall perfectly after a couple slices of bread. I can't wait to put on my shelf. There we go, here comes my long waited shelf!  My favorite part is looking at the before/after pictures. What a little change we made to tidy up this space! Why did we waited for so long ... ...

This simple floating deck is for Grandma.  It replaces her 20-year-old wooden stairs. Grandma and grandpa did the demolition themselves! we start building like Bob does ... Look at these little soldiers! Aren't they cute? Here we made it! The brown deck boards warn grandma, "watch out for the step!" Her eye sight wasn't that good, this design turns out nicely for her.   Grandma cannot wait to plant some little flowers. We are looking for a place to put down our next floating deck. LOL :)