Building custom fit bookcases is fun

Most of my work is through recommendation.
Chris at the Little Foxes B&B in Wannock Road had suggested to the clients that I might be able to help them. When they called me, they said "We want a few shelves put up in the living room for our books." It's a joy to work with nice people and this couple are great. I don't know about you, but whenever I meet nice people I'm prepared to do that little bit more. Seeing the masses of large books they had I suggested that bookcases would be a neater option, and price-wise not such a big difference. What came out of our discussions can be seen above. Click on the picture to enlarge. By many people's standards this long "L-shaped 9' high solid pine bookcase, built in three sections, is large, but it will accommodate just a small selection of their books!
Phil at Alsford Timber sorted out good quality timber for us, and it shows in the finished job.
Well done Phil.

Repair shed windows and renew roof felt

It's Bank Holiday Monday and I've been working!
I've been catching up with the workload -
and by George, I think I might just manage it in the next couple of days.


One of the jobs today was originally planned for last week.
Last week we had wonderful weather -
just the weather to do some shed roofing.
So what, in the name of all that is holy,
possessed me to postpone it to this Bank Holiday Monday ?
Everybody knows it's always miserable on BHMs
and it didn't disappoint us today did it.
Last week I was boiling hot working in a loft
today I needed to wear gloves and fleece.
WHERE WAS GLOBAL WARMING WHEN I NEEDED IT!

Having said all that - the customers were very nice, and kept me very well supplied in tea and sweets. After I'd finished the repair work - we started talking about computers, and how easy it is to set up a blog. Without further ado, the lady of the house took me to an upstairs bedroom, and there we swapped links! It's great life being a handyman! To visit her new blog go to www.maggie-weaver.blogspot.com

This is one I made earlier - Jettied Deck

Last year I built this deck for my aunt in Church Stretton, Shropshire. Instead of using spindles in the balustrade I used sheep fencing! She wanted to be able to lie in bed and look out over the farm land beyond and spindles would have just got in the way. I'd lost the pictures and so decided to take a few more this time. Auntie Hazel and Leslie run the house as a B & B. If you like to stay there visit her website http://www.auntiehazel.q-serve.com/. I'm not going to tell you how warmly welcoming they are and what a brilliant cake maker Auntie Hazel is because I'm biased and you need to find out for yourselves. Just don't forget to tell them I said you should call.

Combined Bookcase Wardrobe Radiator Cover

Just before going on holiday I was asked to build a combined bookcase / wardrobe /radiator cover. Click on the pictures to see how it turned out. The customer thought it was amazing!

Holiday over - build a noticeboard please

I have no plans to retire - ever.

I like what I do and I like the people I meet.

It was nice to go away for a break

but now it's great to be getting back at work.

The answerphone and email Inboxes are bulging with people wanting work done.

The blog has had over a thousand views!!!!

The first job has been to build a new noticeboard for Herstmonceux Quaker Meeting.

The old one had fallen to bits.

Click on the photo of the old board above to see all the pictures full size.

On holiday until 23rd May!

If you're wondering why I haven't written anything lately it's because I'm on holiday until 23rd May, and don't have an internet connection in my aunt's home. I'm currently standing in Lakeland HQ next to Lake Windemere writing this on a free internet outlet. My wife and aunt are downstairs spending time looking at Lakeland things. We're holidaying in Church Stretton in Shropshire and have come up to the Lake District for the day. We visited the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition in Kendal this afternoon. Now I know that it's not exactly the coolest thing to do - but it was hugely interesting - if you're a Quaker! I will be writing more in the next few days so stay tuned.

Have a look at how your brain works

Have a look at this powerpoint slide show
Click this link TheHumanBrain.pps
its only 700 Kb and so will download quickly
it's worth taking the time to find out something new about yourself

Plumbase Eastbourne Showroom Open

Well it's taken longer than expected but now it's finally open.
Plumbase have a new showroom on a new mezzanine floor above the trade desks.
If you're thinking of a new bathroom or shower visit their showrooms.
You'll get proper advice, fast delivery, and excellent prices.

Location Map

Plumbase Eastbourne
Unit 12, Hawthorn Road Industrial Estate
Hawthorn RoadEastbourne,
East Sussex
BN23 6QA

Tel. 01323 746666
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