[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Will1999

my mums 43

Cougar.

[Crimson Dynamo]

bear

[Livia]

So... what's happening with this project, currently? Haven't had an update for a while.

[Will.]

I Still haven't been giving that guys number!

[kirklancaster]

OOps.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Livia

So... what's happening with this project, currently? Haven't had an update for a while.

Hi Liv:

It's coming along OK. I have virtually finished 'rock-making' and hence more-or-less the two 'rockery' areas. They have been planted and more 'weed membrane' laid finished by Westmoreland Green Slate Chippings as a mulch and weed suppressant. I have lots more plants to put in though and it should look fine once the plants have all matured.

The pond has been filled and the pumps tested and are working OK, with lots of that 'soothing' gushing water sound from the waterfall, and the 'trickling' noise from Livia.

I have also planted perennial 'cottage garden' plants to the area behind the raised decking - between the hedge and deck - along with a couple of climbing roses which grow up through trees.

The plywood panels which I fitted in lieu of overlap fencing, have been covered in (cheap) brushwood screening, which gives them a more aesthetically pleasing 'rustic' look', and I have built a 'Gazebo' at the end of the raised deck to house the barbecue etc. It utilises a 'dead' space and has a tiled double-pitch roof and should look OK when finished this week.

After this week, I have to clear up and level and prepare the rest of the garden for laying 50 square metres of artificial turf - something which I have not done before - and 30 sq metres of paving (something which I have done before - too many times )

Once the rear garden is entirely finished, I have the old UPVc conservatory (which has been used as little more than a dumping room) to renovate - including new French doors - but that's another story .

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I will post more pics later today, but now I must get ready for work.

[AnnieK]

Looks amazing Kirk

[Ammi]

..there's a TiBB Eurovision entry here somewhere, we've had Livia's Army..now Livia's Garden...it's all looking very lovely indeed Mr Lancaster.......

[kirklancaster]

Thank you Annie and Ammi.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

The pond has been filled and the pumps tested and are working OK, with lots of that 'soothing' gushing water sound from the waterfall, and the 'trickling' noise from Livia.

I've not been well....


Seriously Kirk, it's a bloody masterpiece. I can't believe you've done all that on your own with virtually no budget. Alan Titchmarsh can GTF... let's see HIM do that on your budget. Looking forward to seeing more as the project goes on.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Livia

I've not been well....


Seriously Kirk, it's a bloody masterpiece. I can't believe you've done all that on your own with virtually no budget. Alan Titchmarsh can GTF... let's see HIM do that on your budget. Looking forward to seeing more as the project goes on.

Thanks Liv.

Yes, I wish I'd Alan's unlimited budget and manpower

Once I've finished and get around to costs, I think Tibbies will be amazed at how little I will have spent relative to how much I have achieved.

I have made huge strides today Liv and will, of course, keep updating progress.

x Kirk

[Ross.]

That garden looks great Kirk, I love the pond.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Ross.

That garden looks great Kirk, I love the pond.

Thanks Ross.

[kirklancaster]

A small update to the refurb work. 'Barbecue Shed'
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I've added a bar/counter and a bit of decorative B.S. mock beaming and planking to give the place a bit of 'character'.

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I will update more later for anyone interested.

[Suze]

I am very interested, please do carry on with the updates, Kirk. This is one of my favourite threads, which I always read even if I don't contribute much to it. I am just fascinated by your sheer hard work and the beautiful end results. I am so envious of your garden.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Suze

I am very interested, please do carry on with the updates, Kirk. This is one of my favourite threads, which I always read even if I don't contribute much to it. I am just fascinated by your sheer hard work and the beautiful end results. I am so envious of your garden.

Thank you Suze for your kind words. I have always loved what I do so it doesn't really seem like 'hard work' to me, even when my old body tells me otherwise.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I liked the thread too Kirk, or should I call you Kim until I found out you were up to your old tricks and building walls with tombstones again



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...Beautiful.html

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I liked the thread too Kirk, or should I call you Kim until I found out you were up to your old tricks and building walls with tombstones again



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...Beautiful.html

I laughed - until I followed the link LT.

The greedy despicable bastard. They should have fined him 2 million and shared it among the poor kids descendants.

[Ammi]

..Kirk, this is lovely.....so the barbecue shed didn't cost a lot to build either..?.../you should have your own TV series because this is all so clever...

[AnnieK]

Wow....

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..Kirk, this is lovely.....so the barbecue shed didn't cost a lot to build either..?.../you should have your own TV series because this is all so clever...

Thanks Ammi.

I merely filled an awkward shaped 'gap' between the end of the decking and the outbuilding with this 'Barbecue Shed' - though it will be practicable - and used second hand timbers for the main frame, and some of the second hand external ply which I bought cheaply as a 'job lot' and which I had already utilised for fence panels, sides of the deck etc. etc.

I did have to buy some new timber and underslating felt but the tiles were bought cheaply as 'leftovers' from someone else's job.

Up to now, the 'shed' has cost me aprox £400 - the price of a garden shed, so I suppose it all depends upon what your personal opinion is of the word 'cheap'?

When I have finished this 'project' and start posting the details and tips of 'how to', I think any Tibbie who have an interest will benefit from this thread (hopefully ).

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Wow....

Thanks Annie.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Thanks Ammi.

I merely filled an awkward shaped 'gap' between the end of the decking and the outbuilding with this 'Barbecue Shed' - though it will be practicable - and used second hand timbers for the main frame, and some of the second hand external ply which I bought cheaply as a 'job lot' and which I had already utilised for fence panels, sides of the deck etc. etc.

I did have to buy some new timber and underslating felt but the tiles were bought cheaply as 'leftovers' from someone else's job.

Up to now, the 'shed' has cost me aprox £400 - the price of a garden shed, so I suppose it all depends upon what your personal opinion is of the word 'cheap'?

When I have finished this 'project' and start posting the details and tips of 'how to', I think any Tibbie who have an interest will benefit from this thread (hopefully ).

...wow, £400..you would only really get quite a smallish shed for that so really great going Kirk but it's also how creative it all is as well, you know, that you think of these things and then plan how you can do it yourself...this is probably one of the best threads we've had on the forum, to see it being built each step by step....also the excitement of the barbecue we'll all be having there next year...I'll be the bar tender and mix a few cocktails/Tom Cruise style...

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...wow, £400..you would only really get quite a smallish shed for that so really great going Kirk but it's also how creative it all is as well, you know, that you think of these things and then plan how you can do it yourself...this is probably one of the best threads we've had on the forum, to see it being built each step by step....also the excitement of the barbecue we'll all be having there next year...I'll be the bar tender and mix a few cocktails/Tom Cruise style...

Thanks.

You are all welcome to a Tibb barbie, if you want to come.

I have been renovating property for a long time (not always to a budget ) and it struck me that there are a lot of people out there who are not in 'The Trade' who could easily replicate some of the works I do if only they knew the 'tricks of the trade'.

If I can inspire some Tibbies to 'have a go' and save themselves money - then why not?

The pics below are from this property and include 'faux' paneling and beaming - all made from quite cheap materials and so easy to do once you know how. The 'intermediate beams in the pics are mere plasterboard and plaster for example.

After this thread - and for those interested - I am willing to do other projects if it helps people.

Anyway Ammie, thanks for your kind words and interest.

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[Livia]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

So anyway, the guy with the arms. Did we ever get to the bottom of who he is? Because I have a theory...