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How to Build a Metal Beehive Platform with Folding Legs and Adjustable Feet — Cinder blocks are good for starters, but eventually it is nice to move on to real, sturdy beehive stands. This is the second version of hive stands for my friend that has bees as a hobby. Check out this post to see how I built a batch of them with […]

How to Build a Metal Beehive Platform with Folding Legs ...

Mini Boatside and Rock Sliders on Vitara Tracker — Finally, the last part of the rock slider build! Lets finish them up and see what they look like completed. The goal is to have some beefy nerf bars we can use to rub against rocks and still be able to open the doors after a long day of wheeling!

Part 3 – Mini Boatside and Rock Sliders on Vitara ...

Wheelchair platform for Transferring to Tall Trucks and Vans — Transferring from wheelchairs to taller vehicles like trucks and vans can sometimes be challenging due to differences in height. Wheelchair users cannot slide across using a transfer board and grab handles like they can with a car. This is a custom platform solution we came up with to put the […]

Wheelchair platform for Transferring to Tall Trucks and Vans

Steps to building a pole barn — Moving stuff in and starting to frame out the full bathroom! I share some valuable lessons that I learned while teaching myself how to frame a wall. I made some newbie mistakes, but I think it will work out in the end.

Progress Report 12 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build

How to add Locking Scaffold Wheels to Anything — Mobility is key when setting up a shop. I don’t want to be stuck with a certain shop layout. Recently I discovered how awesome scaffold wheels are and how useful they are on workbenches and tables around the shop. Check out the post to see how easy it is to […]

Why Scaffold Wheels are Awesome and How to Add them ...

Steps to building a pole barn — We have concrete, time to take off the blankets and check it out! Also we get the garage door installed and start getting ready for the next steps.

Progress Report 11 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build

Steps to building a pole barn — Finally concrete!!! Huge pour day included a large crew + a pump truck we had to get because of the heated floors.

Progress Report 10 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build

How to Repair Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum LF Error Low Fill Inlet Valve — The issue we are repairing today is how to fix the LF “Long Fill” “Low Flow” error on a Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum in about an hour for less than $100.

How to Repair Whirlpool Cabrio LF Long Fill Error with ...

Steps to building a pole barn — Today we finish up installing the foam, staple down the PEX tubing for the radiant heat, and set up the manifold. Also, the plumbers rough in for the shower, toilet, and sink!

Progress Report 9 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build

Steps to building a pole barn — Today we prep for the radiant heated floor tubing by laying down the foam, building forms, and double checking layout measurements.

Progress Report 8 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build

Steps to building a pole barn — Today we tackle some dirt work, gravel, vapor barrier, gutters, and some temporary lighting! Snow and rain won’t stop us (though we got both).

Progress Report 7 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build

Steps to building a pole barn — In today's update the first crew finished up the windows, doors, metal, and breezeway to the house! Check it out for finished pictures.

Progress Report 6 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build

Steps to building a pole barn — In today’s update, the crew raises the trusses with a custom skid steer attachment, finish the framing, and start installing the insulation and metal sheeting.

Progress Report 5 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build

Steps to building a pole barn — Today we trench with a mini excavator, have footings poured for the future bathroom, make a drill bit, and the crew gets the walls up and framed in one day!

Progress Report 4 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build

Parts list for Radiant Heated Floor 30x48 Pole Barn — Check out this information packed article for my research, tubing layout, and a detailed list with links for all the parts I bought. I spent a LONG time researching all of the different things I needed to buy to install the radiant flooring myself in my pole barn before the […]

Parts list for Radiant Heated Floor 30×48 Pole Barn

Steps to building a pole barn — Time for an update. Crews will be showing up starting tomorrow! This will bring us up to date on the pole barn pad and some pre-work we have been doing with skid steers, chainsaws, stump grinders, and trailers.

Progress Report 3 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build