Alternator troubleshooting & repair might seem like a job to leave to the experts but in reality it is an easy DIY job! You can troubleshoot and repair faults with your car's alternator with a basic tool kit and this post and video will show you how. Often, alternators stop working due to a cheap and easy to replace component. Usually it is a problem with the diode plate … [Read more...]
DIY Porch Roof: Building a simple pitched roof step by step
Want to know how to build a DIY Porch Roof? In this post and video I will show you exactly how I made a small pitched roof, step by step. For a maintenance-free finish I used cedar shingles as roof tiles and charred wood cladding on the gable. Our house in the UK had a flat concrete roof above the front door. I didn't think it looked particularly nice and, whilst tackling damp … [Read more...]
8 insider secrets I use to get bargain travel deals!
In this post I will share with you the insider tricks I use to save money on flights and accommodation. So far I've been to over 40 countries but I want to see many more - without spending a fortune! This means I have to find the best deals possible! I love saving money and over the years I have become very good at finding the best way of saving money on things like flights … [Read more...]