Building Archives

20 Jun

Making a Butcher Block Cutting BoardAre your countertops showing undue wear? Do your kitchen knives dull faster than you can sharpen th...

20 Jun

Bricklaying for beginnersBricklaying requires many different skills, so it is best to practise by building relatively low retaining wal...

20 Jun

How to mark and dig good foundationsIt is essential that the foundations for new walls and houses are the right size and in the correct...

20 Jun

How to pour and set foundationsThe correct setting of the foundations will ensure that the concrete base is of the required thickness a...

20 Jun

What is the correct batch ratio for mixing concrete?The ratio of cement to river sand and stone determines the strength of the concrete...

20 Jun

How to mix concrete like a bossJust because a small building project requires concrete, it doesn't mean you have to call for help. Foll...

20 Jun

Building a Braai You can buy a braai in every conceivable shape and size from any number of different outlets, but if you are serious ...

21 May

Laying Pavers Laying paving slabs involves a good deal of physical labour, but in terms of technique, it is more complicated than tili...