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Well I built this house...... but...... It was for fairies!!!

I thought long and hard as to what materials to use. I wanted to recycle where possible, I didn't want to spend more than necessary...

Well I built this house...... but...... It was for fairies!!!

I thought long and hard as to what materials to use. I wanted to recycle where possible, I didn't want to spend more than necessary on materials, the materials had to rest lightly on the earth, the project had to fit several...

Well I built this house...... but...... It was for fairies!!!

I thought long and hard as to what materials to use. I wanted to recycle where possible, I didn't want to spend more than necessary on materials, the materials had to rest lightly on...

Well I built this house...... but...... It was for fairies!!!

I thought long and hard as to what materials to use. I wanted to recycle where possible, I didn't want to spend more than necessary...

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ClissAT, Nov 28, 2018

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ClissAT: Nov 28, 2018

3 small paddocks coming up

These guys are out and about everyday now which is lovely to watch we spend quite a bit of time just sitting and watching them lol there are quite a few higher tree's in the run and a heap of...

These guys are out and about everyday now which is lovely to watch we spend quite a bit of time just sitting and watching them lol there are quite a few higher tree's in the run and a heap of logs and around the back of the run there is a huge pile of leaves and junk they love playing in there...

These guys are out and about everyday now which is lovely to watch we spend quite a bit of time just sitting and watching them lol there are quite a few higher tree's in the run and a heap of logs and around the back of the run there is a huge...

These guys are out and about everyday now which is lovely to watch we spend quite a bit of time just sitting and watching them lol there are quite a few higher tree's in the run and a heap of...

Ray Speed, Oct 2, 2018

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Ray Speed: Oct 28, 2018

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Protection Frame for Tomatoes or any fruit/veg

Hi Jancas, welcome to our forum! As far as tomatoes are concerned, polination is not affected by not having insects around. But is affected by lack of air movement. Slightest air movement floats...

Hi Jancas, welcome to our forum! As far as tomatoes are concerned, polination is not affected by not having insects around. But is affected by lack of air movement. Slightest air movement floats pollen from one flower to the other, facilitating polination. I discovered that on still days I...

Hi Jancas, welcome to our forum! As far as tomatoes are concerned, polination is not affected by not having insects around. But is affected by lack of air movement. Slightest air movement floats pollen from one flower to the other, facilitating...

Hi Jancas, welcome to our forum! As far as tomatoes are concerned, polination is not affected by not having insects around. But is affected by lack of air movement. Slightest air movement floats...

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ClissAT, Jul 2, 2018

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ClissAT: Oct 27, 2018

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Organic snail repellent

Haha love it!

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Pauljm, Oct 12, 2018

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Kasalia: Oct 21, 2018

Holman BTX1 controller

Got this great little bluetooth controller for our vegie patch, playing around currently with the settings but straight out of the box its going to be an awesome bit of kit. Heaps of options,...

Got this great little bluetooth controller for our vegie patch, playing around currently with the settings but straight out of the box its going to be an awesome bit of kit. Heaps of options, download the App and away you go

Got this great little bluetooth controller for our vegie patch, playing around currently with the settings but straight out of the box its going to be an awesome bit of kit. Heaps of options,...

Ray Speed, Sep 25, 2018

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Ray Speed: Sep 25, 2018

Solar Garden Lights

There seems to be a worldwide problem with these solar powered lights. I have a number of dead ones in me shed awaiting repair. I expect I should just bin them all. My grandfather's favourite...

There seems to be a worldwide problem with these solar powered lights. I have a number of dead ones in me shed awaiting repair. I expect I should just bin them all. My grandfather's favourite expression was " If you want something good for nothing, you'll get something good for nothing". How...

There seems to be a worldwide problem with these solar powered lights. I have a number of dead ones in me shed awaiting repair. I expect I should just bin them all. My grandfather's favourite expression was " If you want something good for...

There seems to be a worldwide problem with these solar powered lights. I have a number of dead ones in me shed awaiting repair. I expect I should just bin them all. My grandfather's favourite...

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ClissAT, Jun 20, 2018

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Wayland.: Aug 1, 2018

Bamboo trellis and grow bags

That bamboo leaf mulch is the best mulch you can possibly get! Greatest for preventing weeds if applied thick. Or put through the chipper then into the compost or directly onto garden. Or rake up...

That bamboo leaf mulch is the best mulch you can possibly get! Greatest for preventing weeds if applied thick. Or put through the chipper then into the compost or directly onto garden. Or rake up a big bag of bb leaves and moisten inside the bag then leave for a couple weeks to see absolutely...

That bamboo leaf mulch is the best mulch you can possibly get! Greatest for preventing weeds if applied thick. Or put through the chipper then into the compost or directly onto garden. Or rake up a big bag of bb leaves and moisten inside the bag...

That bamboo leaf mulch is the best mulch you can possibly get! Greatest for preventing weeds if applied thick. Or put through the chipper then into the compost or directly onto garden. Or rake up...

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Cathy, Jul 16, 2018

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ClissAT: Jul 20, 2018

Mulcher

Hmm, the horse apples are made of a material that is already chewed into small bits. They come out moist and soft. But now it is dried and become hard. You want to turn it into a liquid. What...

Hmm, the horse apples are made of a material that is already chewed into small bits. They come out moist and soft. But now it is dried and become hard. You want to turn it into a liquid. What if you soaked it in water for a few days before you liquified it? It seems that a bit of patience...

Hmm, the horse apples are made of a material that is already chewed into small bits. They come out moist and soft. But now it is dried and become hard. You want to turn it into a liquid. What if you soaked it in water for a few days before...

Hmm, the horse apples are made of a material that is already chewed into small bits. They come out moist and soft. But now it is dried and become hard. You want to turn it into a liquid. What...

Flatland, Oct 21, 2016

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AzaleaHill: May 21, 2018

Question Greenhouses

Thanks for that, the flat surfaces would be much nicer for mounting. I think I'm going to have to build a base from steel or wood, then use the conduit for the roof. As I can't attach anything to...

Thanks for that, the flat surfaces would be much nicer for mounting. I think I'm going to have to build a base from steel or wood, then use the conduit for the roof. As I can't attach anything to the pavers or fence. These would work well for that. I found a supplier of cheap steel patio tube...

Thanks for that, the flat surfaces would be much nicer for mounting. I think I'm going to have to build a base from steel or wood, then use the conduit for the roof. As I can't attach anything to the pavers or fence. These would work well for...

Thanks for that, the flat surfaces would be much nicer for mounting. I think I'm going to have to build a base from steel or wood, then use the conduit for the roof. As I can't attach anything to...

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AndrewB, Apr 18, 2018

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AndrewB: Apr 28, 2018

Compost bin/Worm farm in a bath tub.

LOL yes, but its not saw fly proof!!

The saw flies came after I put fat off steak in the compost. I have another bath tub that I put camping toilet dry contents into. That 'compost' goes around...

LOL yes, but its not saw fly proof!!

The saw flies came after I put fat off steak in the compost. I have another bath tub that I put camping toilet dry contents into. That 'compost' goes around the fruit trees & it occasionally gets saw flies in it too. I used the same worms & they are...

LOL yes, but its not saw fly proof!!

The saw flies came after I put fat off steak in the compost. I have another bath tub that I put camping toilet dry contents into. That 'compost' goes around the fruit trees & it occasionally gets saw flies...

LOL yes, but its not saw fly proof!!

The saw flies came after I put fat off steak in the compost. I have another bath tub that I put camping toilet dry contents into. That 'compost' goes around...

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ClissAT, Aug 10, 2017

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ClissAT: Apr 15, 2018

Huge outdoor pizza oven building project pledge

Interesting fact for the pair of you, they're known as Roman arches, or 'keystones' the angled stones utilise the above and below stones to pinch the central stones, and they swap roles as the...

Interesting fact for the pair of you, they're known as Roman arches, or 'keystones' the angled stones utilise the above and below stones to pinch the central stones, and they swap roles as the arch progresses, being both a central and supporting stone (upper and lower). I'm still of a firm...

Interesting fact for the pair of you, they're known as Roman arches, or 'keystones' the angled stones utilise the above and below stones to pinch the central stones, and they swap roles as the arch progresses, being both a central and supporting...

Interesting fact for the pair of you, they're known as Roman arches, or 'keystones' the angled stones utilise the above and below stones to pinch the central stones, and they swap roles as the...

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Mark, Aug 1, 2013 ... 2 3 4

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Tynan: Apr 14, 2018

Pour in place rubber surfacing DIY any good?

I've used mulch with great success in the past. I got a free load from a company chopping trees in the area, you can often find them advertising on gumtree- saves them having to pay to dump it, or...

I've used mulch with great success in the past. I got a free load from a company chopping trees in the area, you can often find them advertising on gumtree- saves them having to pay to dump it, or driving a long way to do so. I put a 6"+ thick layer down all around my raised beds & never had a...

I've used mulch with great success in the past. I got a free load from a company chopping trees in the area, you can often find them advertising on gumtree- saves them having to pay to dump it, or driving a long way to do so. I put a 6"+ thick...

I've used mulch with great success in the past. I got a free load from a company chopping trees in the area, you can often find them advertising on gumtree- saves them having to pay to dump it, or...

Mark, Nov 9, 2015

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AndrewB: Apr 14, 2018

Chook House Build

Thanks for this Steve. Well written and the photos are perfect, a great source of inspiration to be used when I make my own one day. Cheers, Tynan

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Steve, Aug 25, 2017

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Tynan: Apr 14, 2018

Homebuild/homemade metal detectors DIY

I loved Gold Detecting. Didn't do a lot. Still have my first and only nugget 12gms. Scared me silly when it went off. It was about 15 inches down. I reckon it was accidentally dropped there. Very...

I loved Gold Detecting. Didn't do a lot. Still have my first and only nugget 12gms. Scared me silly when it went off. It was about 15 inches down. I reckon it was accidentally dropped there. Very old Chinese mine near Rockhampton. I am not fit enough or well enough to go out. But Everytime I ...

I loved Gold Detecting. Didn't do a lot. Still have my first and only nugget 12gms. Scared me silly when it went off. It was about 15 inches down. I reckon it was accidentally dropped there. Very old Chinese mine near Rockhampton. I am not fit...

I loved Gold Detecting. Didn't do a lot. Still have my first and only nugget 12gms. Scared me silly when it went off. It was about 15 inches down. I reckon it was accidentally dropped there. Very...

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Tim C, Sep 24, 2015

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Lois: Feb 16, 2018

Zip Tie Domes

Yes well there's the catch! They just keep growing & grow even faster. That's what I mentioned about in my post in the mango thread. Once you prune them, you have to keep pruning them to keep them...

Yes well there's the catch! They just keep growing & grow even faster. That's what I mentioned about in my post in the mango thread. Once you prune them, you have to keep pruning them to keep them down to your height. So whatever structure you put over them has to allow enough headroom for 2yrs...

Yes well there's the catch! They just keep growing & grow even faster. That's what I mentioned about in my post in the mango thread. Once you prune them, you have to keep pruning them to keep them down to your height. So whatever structure you...

Yes well there's the catch! They just keep growing & grow even faster. That's what I mentioned about in my post in the mango thread. Once you prune them, you have to keep pruning them to keep them...

ClissAT, Nov 11, 2017

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ClissAT: Jan 15, 2018

Weather Station

Looks great, and sophisticated. I'm convinced though that it is tough on the little machine to rely on it for weather forecasting, especially rainfall. That is dependant on so many variables that...

Looks great, and sophisticated. I'm convinced though that it is tough on the little machine to rely on it for weather forecasting, especially rainfall. That is dependant on so many variables that change with the wind, but the data is definitely very useful.

Looks great, and sophisticated. I'm convinced though that it is tough on the little machine to rely on it for weather forecasting, especially rainfall. That is dependant on so many variables that change with the wind, but the data is definitely...

Looks great, and sophisticated. I'm convinced though that it is tough on the little machine to rely on it for weather forecasting, especially rainfall. That is dependant on so many variables that...

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ClissAT, Jan 13, 2018

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Ash: Jan 14, 2018

Question Greenhouse floor

I used pavers on ours, took about 30 for 8x6 greenhouse, 40cm size. The weeds haven't come through yet. Was new last year

Helen Auriga, Dec 24, 2017

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Kasalia: Jan 14, 2018

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Small 3 Tier garden bed

Nice DIY job! A wonderful spot for a :tea:

Nice DIY job! A wonderful spot for a :tea:

Nice DIY job! A wonderful spot for a :tea:

Nice DIY job! A wonderful spot for a :tea:

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ClissAT, Dec 28, 2017

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Mark: Jan 13, 2018

My 'New' Property Maintenance Shed

You did well, and this is a very useful facility from minimal funds. Thanks for sharing that progress report.

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ClissAT, Jun 20, 2017

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Ash: Dec 22, 2017

Waterspike

Only got around 40mm not as much as I was hoping just enough for the grass it only soaked about 50mm into the ground hope to get more soon

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JEREMIE, Sep 28, 2017

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JEREMIE: Oct 7, 2017

Question Tractor Slasher

What a great experience that must have been!

Perry, Sep 11, 2017

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Mark: Oct 6, 2017

Question Massey FergusonTractor Model

Brings back memories of when my uncle used to let me drive his old tractor around their dairy farm when I was a teen - such a buzz!

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Perry, Sep 25, 2017

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Mark: Sep 28, 2017

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My Fire Pit build project using retaining wall blocks & galvanised rim

Thanks ClissAT...I'm kinda behind with tellie and often have to check the date at the end of the credits to see just when these things first aired! I think it's a difficult formula to expect...

Thanks ClissAT...I'm kinda behind with tellie and often have to check the date at the end of the credits to see just when these things first aired! I think it's a difficult formula to expect someone who doesn't own the land to invest all that time in developing it, possibly with no guarantee of...

Thanks ClissAT...I'm kinda behind with tellie and often have to check the date at the end of the credits to see just when these things first aired! I think it's a difficult formula to expect someone who doesn't own the land to invest all that...

Thanks ClissAT...I'm kinda behind with tellie and often have to check the date at the end of the credits to see just when these things first aired! I think it's a difficult formula to expect...

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Mark, Aug 5, 2015 ... 2

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OskarDoLittle: Aug 23, 2017

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Battery Chainsaw

...I've just stepped deeper into the Ryobi 18V (One+) abyss. This time i bought a cordless jigsaw. It seems for me that every time a corded tool goes toes-up I go buy the equivalent in the...

...I've just stepped deeper into the Ryobi 18V (One+) abyss. This time i bought a cordless jigsaw. It seems for me that every time a corded tool goes toes-up I go buy the equivalent in the cordless Ryobi range. I will sleep sound tonight knowing my range is expanding..

...I've just stepped deeper into the Ryobi 18V (One+) abyss. This time i bought a cordless jigsaw. It seems for me that every time a corded tool goes toes-up I go buy the equivalent in the cordless Ryobi range. I will sleep sound tonight knowing...

...I've just stepped deeper into the Ryobi 18V (One+) abyss. This time i bought a cordless jigsaw. It seems for me that every time a corded tool goes toes-up I go buy the equivalent in the...