The workmate is home and in my garage.  Despite it’s well used appearance it is in great condition, I have

Continue readingBlack and Decker Workmate Restoration Part 2 – It’s Home

So I need a new project and I have decided to make that project a restoration of a vintage Black

Continue readingBlack and Decker Workmate Restoration Part 1 – The Purchase

Now that my padstones are in and set, I have taken the plunge and got my steel beams in. There

Continue readingFirst Two Steels In!

I bought a Bosch laser leveller and I’m so glad I did. It’s been so bloody handy! I got the

Continue readingPadstone Two

It’s getting really cold outside now, and I’m having to add frostproofer to the mortar. It’s becoming a real task

Continue readingGetting Cold Outside Now & More Blocks Delivered

Now that the rear of the extension is up to the wallplate height, I have started to frame the vaulted

Continue readingVaulted Roof Underway

So I’m up to the lintel height at the back of the building now and I have fitted the first

Continue readingFirst Lintels In

So, it’s no secret that my neighbour has not taken the fact we’re having an extension very well. After giving

Continue readingTree Butchery Courtesy of my Neighbour.