I can proudly announce all the roof beams are done!! This means all the hard stuff is now complete.
T&G roof boards, insulation, flooring, door fitting and the rest is all easy peasy com...
2024-11-13 11:07:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Oooh I've been whacked every day this week, shifting 8 tonnes of materials, lifting, screwing, fixing.....and most importantly razor focused on the assembly, so I don't get something wrong!!! (This...
2024-11-06 17:46:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Had a bit of a random side-quest this year after realising all my outdoor herbs had died! My herb beds looked like there'd been a nuclear winter, so I figured I'll solve that with a Fallout-proof H...
2024-11-02 11:24:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all!!
I'm finally getting into a rhythm with all this video production malarkey, so thought I'd start sharing a quick video with extra footage from videos.
This is just to answer ...
Hey you awesome folks!
I’m soooooooo excited to share that I’ve finally finished the concrete pour on my new workshop foundation! 🏗️ I didn't want to confirm anything u...
2024-10-25 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Ok, a lot of you inspired me with your sickeningly cool prints using resin 3d printers, so I gave in and added it to my ever-extending list of crafts I want to learn!!
This is the Elegoo Mar...
I probably haven't done this justice with my constant messing around, but it's like a Switchbot S10 with a handle - it vacuums and mops like a manic!
If you've got pets, kids, muddy walks or ...
2024-10-19 07:21:13 +0000 UTC View Post
...need to impersonate Freddie Mercury whenever I'm vacuuming.... ;)
Going to do a quick video on this actually as it's funny how these things evolve - Switchbot solved the autonomous moppin...
This little nook seat was dreamt up by my daughter, so build it I shall!!!
It's got a curving top that will hold LED lighting, smart buttons to control the room, secret drawers to store thing...
2024-10-14 22:27:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Concrete pour is finally this week (weather permitting)! I put my office chair exactly where it's going to be in the new workshop - this will be my smart command centre for all the cool things I'v...
2024-10-08 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
So, a sneak peek of the next video - I decided to modify my craft room table a bit.... and then a lot.... 💡😏
And it's turned into a totally cool smart table! Think dime...
2024-10-03 13:35:29 +0000 UTC View Post
I can't believe people get paid to do this every day!!! I decided to go full speed on digging out the ground for the new workshop, so I got a mini digger.... oh boy is this thing fun....
I'l...
Hey all!!!
Well I couldn't wait to share this one (not least as several of you have been asking about security camera options whilst I was secretly helping test this!!) - so I thought I'd tr...
Well I've been extra busy this week attempting to DOUBLE my video output.... fingers crossed a video coming later!!
I thought I'd share some extra photos I spotted of the Bear & the Butte...
2024-09-27 06:32:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Well this is what happens when you unleash a nerd girl on a kitchen...... 😀
3D prints, lasers and more....!
I've got absolutely masses of extra footage on this, so I'm thinking of p...
2024-09-20 19:26:08 +0000 UTC View Post
I went a bit berserk in the kitchen this week.... ;)
Let's take techie theory, crafty fun and engineering gadgets and transform the way we organise kitchens!!
This has been the cheapest...
2024-09-18 15:54:47 +0000 UTC View Post
I really think any modern home should have CAT6 connections every few metres around the garden... it'd save me having to sneak around drilling holes through the walls at every opportunity!
Up...
2024-09-17 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Oh my goodness, I'm going to need to take a few weeks to describe this monster. After about 15 years of Synology, I've got increasingly fed up with their increasingly cynical moves (eg use only our...
2024-09-15 08:23:14 +0000 UTC View PostOk, I didn't anticipate my 3d printers being out of action with the Bambu Lab issues today (first time since I think they started!) - so I thought I'd use the time to give you an update, I just mad...
2024-09-10 16:36:28 +0000 UTC View Post
I actually got somewhat distracted when filming the Switchbot S10 video as I was sampling some wonderful Welsh gin I bought whilst there on holiday a while back.... ;)
I thought these clips m...
2024-09-10 14:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm building a very cool project as a playroom for the kids - I'll share more sneak peaks in the coming weeks, but for now it starts where every good woodworking project begins.... making boxes.......
2024-09-08 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
I absolutely loved this project, hope you enjoy it too!!
Let's get crafty!!
Now I've had the opportunity to get a bit crafty in my latest video, but I couldn't wait until Friday, so here's a sneak peek for you all.....!!
Full reveal on Friday!!
2024-09-04 09:03:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Cutting the hedges is quite fun actually, it's collecting all the leaves that's then a pain - literally. It was only after looking at all these photos that I realised why my back was so sore afterw...
2024-09-03 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
I was getting laughed at for my yoga antics in fitting the multiboard to the garden shed - so I thought I'd share these photos of me looking like a complete berk!
In my defence, it would have...
2024-09-01 05:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
I had a brainwave involving an RFID tag, some tin foil and some epoxy coasters..... so I thought I'd do a little test of my theory first!
If the foil blocked the RFID signal, it'd allow me to...
2024-08-30 15:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Been cutting more of these labels from the smart gardening video a few weeks ago, they're super handy and the most robust solution I've seen (it's actually quite a tricky domain for materials - woo...
2024-08-28 09:17:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Know at least three of you have been looking to buy one of these, so here's my thoughts!!
I've been testing over the last few months, so can say with absolutely confidence.... they're awesome...
2024-08-23 14:34:14 +0000 UTC View Post
I've lost the K10+ Pro once (he was hiding), I've told off the S10 for not obeying me and I've only managed to break them once!
Late night spot of editing once kids in bed and I should have i...
2024-08-22 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post