Smelt – Aluminum Can Foundary
gm-adminAluminum Can Smelt Google "Ant Bed Aluminum Art" and you'll see the reason for this project...along with the 1) Science & Coolness 2) Something fun to do while drinking beer 3) Aluminum recycling reasons and stuff. Step-by-step instructions are …
Floor Tile
gm-adminFlooring Jobs A few tile jobs of "good" friends I've helped out over the years. Clear the floor, pull baseboards and fix imperfections Snap chalk lines and measure for dimensions - pick the start point Spread thinset or apply …
First Pond
gm-adminFirst Pond There were two phases of this pond: Phase 1) Dug a shallow hole, threw in a cheapy Home Depot pond liner and pump. Found out shortly after that large dogs love ponds - especially if …
Fireplace & Wall
gm-adminFireplace, Mantle & Shelves This was my first house. I removed the wood paneling, replaced with sheet rock. Built the shelves that are now sagging a bit from the weight. Used hardibacker over the brick fireplace to …
Dog Room
gm-adminDog Room Formerly known as the Dog's Room... Now more of a Kid Room.. This was a very strange room that came with the purchase of this house. It was a 8 x 10 slab. The previous …
Mom’s Pond
gm-adminMom's Pond I built this for my mother when I should have gone to my friend's second wedding in NYC. Dug the hole, used rebar and concrete for the frame, then Thoroseal to prevent leakage. The …
Master Bath Heartwood
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Outdoor Shower
gm-adminOutdoor Shower A must have for South Austin living! The shower water dumps into a 6' tank under the wicking garden - see Wicking Garden
How to Turn a Hole Into a Swimming Pool
gm-adminHow to Turn a Hole Into a Swimming Pool The story goes like this...My dog died. I deal with grief by working outside. I dug a hole with the intention of building a concrete koi pond. …
Heartwood – Guest Bath
gm-adminHeartwood - Guest Bath My wife wanted a clawfoot bathtub. The tub itself was 61" inches and the bathroom 59". I built the first arch to make more room. It looked funny, so I built three more. …
Rental Remodel
gm-adminHeartwood Rental - Remodel The property owner lives in San Antonio and needed some help with her situation. We worked out a deal that would benefit both of us and the current renters. The renters moved out …
Granite Countertops – Tin Ceiling
gm-adminGranite Countertops & Corrugated Tin Ceiling This was my first house. At the time, I couldn't' afford granite counter tops, so I approached the local tile shops and asked for their scraps. The counters are put …
Heartwood – Master Bathroom
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