'When in Rome, do as the Romans do...' In the video below we go on a walking tour of the spectacular city of Rome, Italy. Rossella (my Italian wife) helps to give us an insider perspective on this breathtaking city! We spend a very full day walking around Rome and seeing many of the city's sights. This is a stunning city! Watch the [11 min] video below, or the rest of this … [Read more...]
How I built my ammo can rocket stove – a small homemade wood stove (Mk II)
In this post I'll explain how I built my Mk II ammo can rocket stove. This is a small, inexpensive homemade wood stove which burns wood, without smoke, thanks to it's secondary burn system. In this post and video I break the stove down and talk about how I made each component. If you want to see this stove burning wood, without smoke, then check out this blog post. Thanks to … [Read more...]
Boat solar panel installation: How to fit BIG solar panels on a SMALL boat
Looking for information on boat solar panel installation? This post and my associated video explain the method I used to fit two large solar panels to a small sailing boat. Before getting stuck in to the details, let's consider the following question: Why should I fit solar panels to my boat? Having enough electrical power to meet your power requirements, without having to … [Read more...]
Shou Sugi Ban – charred wood effect. A DIY Tutorial
Shou Sugi Ban is an ancient Japanese technique of preserving wood by burning it. This post and associated video will show you how you can make charred wood at home, without having to go and buy or hire an expensive propane torch. Shou Sugi Ban has been used to protect external cladding in Japan for centuries. The outer layer of the wood that will be exposed to the elements is … [Read more...]
DIY Cavity Tray Installation (Type E Cavitrays)
Cavity tray installation - these three words might not exactly fill you with excitement but, if you would like to live in a damp-free home, this article is worth a read! What are cavity trays? Cavity trays are pre-formed polypropylene trays. They are installed into the external bricks of a cavity wall and their purpose is to collect any water dripping or running down the … [Read more...]
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