For the first time in our lives, after four decades of living on this planet, we’ve upgraded to a king sized bed! We’ll get more into whys and hows in an upcoming post (it’s both bigger and significantly lower) and we see the obvious irony of owning a bigger bed […]
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What You Need to Know to Build a Raised Deck
Guest post by Micheala Diane Designs Builder Shawn Harris This is an informative step-by-step guide on how to build a raised deck with no prior experience. Can a beginner build a deck? The first question you may have is can I build a raised deck and the answer is Yes! […]
How to Build a Gaming PC That Plays the Latest Games
For a newbie, building a gaming PC may seem like a daunting process. And the truth is that yes, there is some hard work involved. The primary questions you may have could include: what parts do you need to build a PC, and what is the actual build process? Whether […]
A barebones PC like the ASRock DeskMini is a perfect first PC build
Source: Windows Central Those of us experienced in building PCs can take for granted how easy we find the whole process. Building a list, choosing the best processor and best graphics card for the build, buying the parts, and whipping it together like a giant Lego set. But if you’ve […]
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Pool? A Guide to Budgeting For Pool Building
Photo: istockphoto.com Typical Range: $16,441 to $44,198 National Average: $29,638 A backyard pool is a perfect way to cool off during those hot summer months—or year-round if you’re lucky enough to live in a climate that allows it. While some will search online for “swimming pool near me,” others prefer […]
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Garage? How To Build a Budget For a New Garage
Photo: istockphoto.com Typical Range: $16,747 to $38,926 National Average: $27,774 Garages are a great way to boost home value. They offer secure storage space, protect cars from the weather, and can serve as a workshop. Adding a garage is no small feat, though, and costs vary based on size, complexity, […]
No place to improve veg? How to build a elevated bed in your plot
There has never been a better time to develop your very own greens, but not all of us have a plot to do it. So, if an allotment is a no-go and you do not want to dig up your lawn, a elevated bed could be the reply. You can […]
Anoka leaders split on plan to build new animal impound
The Anoka City Council on Monday is expected to authorize plans for a new building to house a police training space and an animal containment facility. Although residents and the five-member council appear to support the law enforcement training center that would include a six-lane, 50-yard shooting range, not everyone […]
Bitcoin mining 101: How to build a cryptomining rig
Cryptocurrency has been — and continues to be — a wild ride. I’m old enough to remember being given a couple of bitcoins when they were worth next to nothing. Needless to say, I don’t have them anymore. Now, with bitcoin and other cryptocurrency prices skyrocketing again, there’s renewed interest […]
Planning to build a house? Here are some questions to ask first
While some people prefer to buy a home or a fixer-upper, others choose to build one from the ground up. But a lot goes into creating the house of your dreams, possibly more than what goes into purchasing one. If you’re looking to build a home soon, here are some […]