Deck Complete
Steve Castledine 16 July 2007 11:45:22 GMT
Previously I built the frame, "decked" the main part and then I completed the decking and applied some deck oil. My next job was to build the fencing around the outside and attach to the posts. I bo- Comments [5]
File, Replication, New Replica
Steve Castledine 9 July 2007 08:30:00 GMT
That's probably the geekiest blog entry subject by me, ever! Anyway my news is there is a new member of the family on the way :) Currently at 1.6cm in length and in week 9 there is a long way to go,- Comments [34]
When it rains, it pours
Steve Castledine 27 June 2007 10:43:39 GMT
When it rains, it pours, and I don't just mean this rubbish weather we are having. I live opposite a river and luckily that copes with heavy rain (due to a so far not built on flood plain). Not so luc- Comments [4]
Wheres Summer gone?
Steve Castledine 22 June 2007 11:12:31 GMT
After a glorious April, May and June have typically been rain, rain and a little more rain. No end in sight right now. So much for global warming (more global wetting for us):- Comments [4]
Don’t Run!
Steve Castledine 22 June 2007 10:13:41 GMT
I always remember my teachers at school saying don't run up the stairs or down the corridor. Well I know now why! Wednesday evening I was rushing up the stairs with a plate in my hand (I don't know- Comments [18]
Building a Deck part 3
Steve Castledine 19 June 2007 11:00:38 GMT
Previously I built the frame and then "decked" the main part. Next job was to deck the lower part. Things are taking shape now. I'm shocked everything seems level and is not looking the eyesore I fe- Comments [3]
Building a Deck part 2
Steve Castledine 15 June 2007 10:40:28 GMT
So last Sunday I managed to get another day on my deck project. So far I had built the base and had positioned it in place, off the ground, using some concreted posts. The ground is very uneven and sl- Comments [5]
Building a Deck part 1
Steve Castledine 4 June 2007 15:24:10 GMT
About a month ago I decided I would build a deck in the back garden, and after not making a mess up of constructing the pond I ordered in the materials. However with April being hot and sunny pretty m- Comments [1]
Nice Weather
Steve Castledine 10 April 2007 16:30:48 GMT
After great holiday weather over the 4 day weekend, this weeks looking good as well. Not bad for early April around here. Shame about how much work I need to do! :(- Comments [2]
I was going to tell my manager I could not make it to work today because of the snow...
Steve Castledine 8 February 2007 14:14:27 GMT
Then I remembered I work at home. Nice that some "Winter" has arrived today. Amazing how we cannot cope with 1 inch of snow and awful temperatures of -1c. From my office window - a boat came through- Comments [6]
Drainage problem found!
Steve Castledine 9 October 2006 14:18:00 GMT
Last week I mentioned our smelly drainage problem. Well the issue has been found. When the builders built the house they forgot to connect the underground sewage pipes to our kitchen and two bathroo- Comments [4]
Nuts Weather
Steve Castledine 3 October 2006 09:50:50 GMT
Its cooled a little today but September was the warmest on record around these parts with some warm sunny days right into October. On top of that we have been having tropical storms every other day ov- Comments [0]
Two Week Challenge
Steve Castledine 16 June 2006 10:44:44 GMT
The not so in the distant future Mrs Castledine wants to move house. Mainly because she wants to have "our" house not the inherited bachelor house - which I understand - but hey money does not grow on- Comments [8]
Made it - Just!
Steve Castledine 12 April 2005 17:39:50 GMT
Heres the scene just before the party!- Comments [5]
Pushing it (but no stress!)
Steve Castledine 12 April 2005 17:17:18 GMT
Well this was the scene at midday - 7 hours before guests started to arrive for the party!- Comments [0]
DIY Anyone?
Steve Castledine 8 April 2005 08:39:09 GMT
Well we have a party at our house saturday - a good 50 people coming - this is the state of the house thursday night! I think its going to be a bring a paintbrush party! I shall post update pictu- Comments [0]