We’ve cleared the site, laid the conduit, and poured a flawless concrete foundation. Now, it’s time for the most satisfying part of the project: Vertical construction. In this Shed Framing guide, I’m showing you exactly how to frame the rear wall of a 12ft x 6ft shed using 4×2 timber. Whether you are building a…
HDD vs. SSD vs. NVMe. When you’re looking to upgrade your PC, build a server, or just add more storage, the options can be overwhelming. You’ll see terms like “SATA,” “M.2,” “NVMe,” and “Mechanical” thrown around. If you pick the wrong one, you could end up with a system that feels sluggish or, conversely, spend…
Initialise a New Drive. Have you just installed a brand-new hard drive or SSD, but it’s nowhere to be found in Windows File Explorer? Don’t worry—your drive isn’t broken. When you install a new internal drive, Windows often requires you to manually “initialize” and “format” it before it can be used. In this quick guide,…
Wired vs Wireless. With the arrival of Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and now Wi-Fi 7, the marketing departments of router companies want you to believe that cables are a thing of the past. They promise “fibre-like speeds” without the wires. But if you are building a serious smart home, a home office, or a Smart Shed…
Wire Ferrules. If you work with flexible, multi-strand wiring, you’ve likely dealt with the “fraying end” nightmare. You strip the wire, try to poke it into a terminal block or a small Wi-Fi relay (like a Sonoff), and the strands flare out everywhere. Not only is this a “pain in the ass” to install, but…
Home Tech Security Audit. We spend a lot of money on smart cameras, high-speed routers, and clever home automation, but how much time do we spend securing them? A single “weak link”—like an old smart bulb or a default password—can give a hacker a doorway into your network and your private data. You need to…
Build a shed from scratch. Are you tired of flimsy, overpriced, off-the-shelf garden sheds? Most store-bought kits are built to a price point, not a quality standard. They often feature thin timber, basic security, and almost no room for customization. In this new series, I am building the Ultimate Smart Shed from the ground up. We aren’t…
DIY Weedkiller Recipe. Commercial weed killer is expensive, often full of harsh chemicals, and rarely works as well as advertised. Fortunately, you can create a super-effective, natural solution using three common household ingredients. In this guide, we break down the exact DIY Weedkiller recipe, application technique, and show you the proven results—killing established, tough weeds…
How to wire a ceiling rose! Have you ever looked up at your light fitting and wondered what complex wiring is hiding in that unassuming plastic base? That component is the ceiling rose, an essential, yet often misunderstood, part of your home’s lighting circuit. Whether you’re planning on installing a new ceiling rose or removing an old one…
Have you ever wondered why your phone charges lightning-fast one day and takes an absolute age the next? The truth is, not all chargers and cables are created equal. Fortunately, there’s a ridiculously cheap, tiny tool that can help you diagnose and fix all your charging mysteries: the USB power meter. Often available for just a…