Thinking Out Loud

How to build a bridge:

1. Find a hole in the ground for the bridge to go over. If there are no available holes, dig one. Optionally, consider putting water in the hole if there is not already some there.
2. Find scrap lumber. You will need some pieces that are at least 10 feet long.
3. Lay two or three pieces of the lumber out on ground, and fasten together as best you can. Read the rest of this entry »

I want to build a bridge over the goldfish pond I want to build. I want it to have an arch and I want it to look similar to the little bridges you see in Japanese or Chinese gardens.

I have no idea how to do this. So i looked on the internet for some ideas or plans (free ones, but there aren’t any) and here’s some of them. Read the rest of this entry »

Nothing cheers up a rainy day like power tools, sledge hammers, crowbars, dust and a wall that needs to be knocked down.

I was supposed to be landscaping today, but the weather is not exactly co-operating with any outdoor activities. So indoor fun and games were the only option.

I’m not exactly sure what I want to do to Grannma Dot’s house, but I felt the urge to knock down a wall. Read the rest of this entry »

I got up early today, so that I could insulate my attic. The concept was that if I got started before 8:00 AM that it wouldn’t be too hot in the attic, and I would be done by noon.

Of course, as I’ve said before, I’m easily distracted, and it was about 9:30 when I finally got to work. Read the rest of this entry »