Mike Says

Shelf Life

Mike says... "Create a neat ’n tidy storage shelf for your garden or home with a striking combination of wood and metal." Follow the easy steps below or download the full PDF instructions. Mike made it, now you can make it too. Step 1Start by drilling the end caps: using a sharp pencil, mark the centre of the caps. Secur...
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Build your own planter box

Mike says... "Display your favourite blooms on the balcony or in the garden and create a clever storage space for your gardening tools." Its an easy step by step technique to functional style; you can download the full PDF file for Mike's DIY planter box. Mike made it, now you can too. Step 1Assemble the first frame with two of the...
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Set a new benchmark

Mike says... "Create a trendy design element in your backyard – and impress your friends – by building your own gabion bench." Mike Made it, now you can make it too. Follow the step by step guide below or downlaod the full PDF file. Step 1Cut your mesh on the outside of the blocks using a grinder; you don...
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Build your own compost box

Mike says... "Do your bit for the environment and your garden by recycling your kitchen waste and lawn clippings". Let Mike take you through the step by steps of building your own compost box. Mike made it now you can make it too. You can also download the full version in PDF. Step 1Clamp an offcut of timber on your bench as a stop...
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