Now that the old chainlink is down, we can move on to constructing the timber fence proper. This is the eventual goal... or something quite similar.
This weekend I got around to removing the old chainlink fence to put up the new timber fence, but I got interrupted by rain. I managed to get the chainlink down, but only managed to get the main framework of the wooden fence up, which is the hardest part of the job anyway.
Chainlink fences are held up with these iron bolts, which have a habit of rusting through and fusing together so that it's impossible to get them off with a wrench.
Chainlink fences are held up with these iron bolts, which have a habit of rusting through and fusing together so that it's impossible to get them off with a wrench.
The best way to appreciate the beauty of timber is in its natural form, unshaped. Seeing these trick tables from Hudson makes me wanna stop by the roadside to pick up random fallen trees and try make something out of them. How about someone hand me a chainsaw? Check out the charcoal table too, cos black is my favourite colour.
Did some housekeeping with my slowly improving HTML skillz, and the About and Contact tabs are now functional.
Over the weekend I managed to track down a timber yard in Puchong that sells resak wood, the wood of choice for outdoor applications as its very hard and very durable. 2 sizes are needed, 2x1 inches for vertical support columns and 1.5x1/2 inches for the horizontal strips.
Quite obviously, I like trick stuff. Like these basins... that are not quite basins. In three different elements, here are some of my picks for pure, clean minimalist design.
1. Concealed steel washbasin from Meeus
1. Concealed steel washbasin from Meeus
Problem:
Yeah, cats are all cute and cuddly until they start using your front lawn as a litter box. This one has staked its claim on my polycarbonate roofing. I hear cats are a problem for many people, so here's what we do to get rid of them quite effectively.
Yeah, cats are all cute and cuddly until they start using your front lawn as a litter box. This one has staked its claim on my polycarbonate roofing. I hear cats are a problem for many people, so here's what we do to get rid of them quite effectively.
Yes, there is a new A-team movie coming out. And if you remember what the A-Team was all about, it was a heavy machinery orgy. This is the perfect excuse for a post on my arsenal of power tools, and no they're not for fools.
Bosch GSR 3.6v cordless screwdriver and Talon 12v cordless drill/driver. The pocket sized Bosch packs quite a bit of muscle for its small size, and is easy to use. Combine it with an array of Phillips, Flat and Hex heads and you'll blow through all your Ikea, and other DIY installation jobs. But for really big projects that involve plenty of screwing around, you want the 12v cordless drill to really pack a punch. And yeah, you gotta love cordless mobility and maneuverability. I pity the fool who go messin' around with wires all day.
We don't have any immediate use for the utility room downstairs, but it does get traffic passing through since we relocated the bathroom entrance in there. So, the floor needed to be made presentable while we didn't wanna spend a lot of money getting it done.
Found some used but decent carpet tiles going for cheap at a junkshop in Puchong, hunted down some carpet cleaning foam at Ace, and make it work with good old fashioned elbow grease.
Before
Pardon the mess in the bathroom, temporarily placed it there to get it off the floor.
After
Breakdown of costs:
Used carpet tiles - RM80 (RM2 x 40pcs)
3M Carpet Cleaner - RM60 (RM30 x 2 cans)
Elbow Grease - RMPriceless
Found some used but decent carpet tiles going for cheap at a junkshop in Puchong, hunted down some carpet cleaning foam at Ace, and make it work with good old fashioned elbow grease.
Before
Pardon the mess in the bathroom, temporarily placed it there to get it off the floor.
After
Breakdown of costs:
Used carpet tiles - RM80 (RM2 x 40pcs)
3M Carpet Cleaner - RM60 (RM30 x 2 cans)
Elbow Grease - RMPriceless
Some of you may have noticed that when I installed the under-sink water filter, the white PVC drain pipe was dirty looking and the cement interior of the cabinet under the sink just looked grubby. This of course did not look trick and needed to be rectified.
So, the pipe was painted a vivid shade of metallic green and the cement wall painted white to make it look clean.
Why green, you ask? In case you don't get it by now...
So, the pipe was painted a vivid shade of metallic green and the cement wall painted white to make it look clean.
Why green, you ask? In case you don't get it by now...
No stranger to trickmycrib.blogspot.com, these cute hugging salt/pepper shakers have made cameos every now and then. They were a Christmas gift from good friends of ours.
Bought from Bali, ethnic yet stylish, black yet shiny.
Any hour is happy hour in the crib.
Salt cow and pepper milk in a tray. Another set of shakers, another Christmas gift from another good friend.
Oil painting from Bali. I only wish we had more money to buy more of this stuff while we were there.
Wooden blinds from Ikea.
Philips toaster which we got as a Christmas present, from an aunt.
Bought from Bali, ethnic yet stylish, black yet shiny.
Any hour is happy hour in the crib.
Salt cow and pepper milk in a tray. Another set of shakers, another Christmas gift from another good friend.
Oil painting from Bali. I only wish we had more money to buy more of this stuff while we were there.
Wooden blinds from Ikea.
Philips toaster which we got as a Christmas present, from an aunt.
This template comes with a great new comments feature, which you will see somewhere on the top right. Using it I just realised there were some comments which I haven't read or replied to.
Sherry: Yes, that space is meant for the dining table, but haven't got the money to get one yet. Guess I should do a post on the wet kitchen sometime soon. Haven't covered that since the house was completed. Here's a pic in a semi-finished state.
Good to hear that you just got yourself a crib too. For a small unit, just make the spaces as open as possible. That's just my RM0.02 lah, not everyone agrees with me... particularly old-school types who think every space in the house should be a room on its own.
Dhruv: Agree that wooden laminate flooring is great. Looks and feels good, is durable and easy to clean. However, I'm not into free advertising on this site, so your link was removed.
Sherry: Yes, that space is meant for the dining table, but haven't got the money to get one yet. Guess I should do a post on the wet kitchen sometime soon. Haven't covered that since the house was completed. Here's a pic in a semi-finished state.
Good to hear that you just got yourself a crib too. For a small unit, just make the spaces as open as possible. That's just my RM0.02 lah, not everyone agrees with me... particularly old-school types who think every space in the house should be a room on its own.
Dhruv: Agree that wooden laminate flooring is great. Looks and feels good, is durable and easy to clean. However, I'm not into free advertising on this site, so your link was removed.
I've decided that in keeping with the spirit of this blog, which is constant improvement, TrickMyCrib will now sport a fresh new designer look for the year 2010.
That aside, keep a lookout for upcoming projects in the crib involving timber and tools. You gotta love tools. Personally, I wish I had one of everything in the Bosch catalog. MMmm...
That aside, keep a lookout for upcoming projects in the crib involving timber and tools. You gotta love tools. Personally, I wish I had one of everything in the Bosch catalog. MMmm...
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