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Struggling to get to grips with concrete?

I've been interested in DIY since I was a teenager, and over that time there's one thing I've learned beyond all shadow of a doubt: concrete is a finicky beast. It's essential for most remodelling projects, particularly in gardens, but sometimes it can feel like you need to be a professional just to lay it properly! If you're trying to get your head around DIY concrete construction, this is the blog for you. I'll be talking about topics including decorative designs, colouring your aggregate, avoiding concrete cancer and more — all in friendly, accessible terms that a layperson can easily understand and put into practice for their own projects.

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Ramp It Up: Things To Consider When Having A Custom Wheelchair Ramp Fabricated

Posted on 1 December 2016

Having a metal wheelchair ramp fabricated to your specific needs can be tremendously useful, giving you or the wheelchair user(s) in your life easy access to difficult doorways and an alternative to being uncomfortably dragged up steps. However, fabricating a custom wheelchair ramp is a more complicated endeavour than simply making a metal triangle and calling it a day, and you should bear the following factors in mind when specifying the exact dimensions and characteristics of your new ramp: [Read More]