Making Concrete Donkey and Carts
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Comments (11)I don't really remember how thick it was, but it was under a shed, and I remember it being on the thick side, so I'd guess at about 6" thick. The cost of having someone come pull it up and dispose of it isn't really the issue. I mean, cost is always an issue, but a bigger issue is having a 10' x 10', 6" hole in my yard wile it's being torn up, then having to fill it with dirt, then growing grass from scratch, etc. Considering that, I'd rather have someone tear it up than cut it up myself, because that's just going to take me forever and I'll have a huge hole in my yard the entire time. I think my top choice is going to be a raised garden, but considering it's kinda in an awkward area of my ward for one, I might still consider getting it torn up. But I've always wanted a nice vegetable garden, and if I raise the garden 4-6" over the grass, that will give it close to a foot of root room which I can only hope is enough....See MoreLady Luck & My New (to me) Bar Cart
Comments (33)Today began the sawing out of my concrete slab in the basement because the builder put in 3 2x6s instead of a metal support pole in one location. Yes, we caught it way back when...we were told "not to worry about it". However when the 2x6s started to bow one of the "good guys" nearly died this winter when he saw it. So, being that my nerves are as frazzled as they possibly can be at this point in the day (imagine the fire alarms going off because of gas powered saw and all the fumes) along with all the banging, etc....so, I'll be having something later from that bar cart. Neat. No diluting necessary. I feel like Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies..."I need my nerve medicine"...See MoreThoughts about adding a cart as an island?
Comments (58)Thank you for the kind words! The carpenter's pricing is competitive. Typically, pieces cost more than something you will find in a West Elm, but less than something at Restoration Hardware. You also get the benefit of all wood construction and most materials are reclaimed. He does have a rule about not copying things that are available from other places so he typically won't copy the Restoration Hardware or Pottery Barn stuff. He does negotiate on things that he sells at the flea market and I have enjoyed some good deals. Custom work is not as flexible in the pricing department as you are paying as much for his time as you are for the final product but he will work with you on budget and is good about keeping to it. If you look at the blog page, you can see some of his current inventory and he highlights certain custom work. Here is a link that might be useful: Bryan Appleton Designs....See MoreGarden Carts. What Are Your Favorites?
Comments (54)I think it must be the 12 cu ft because its supposed to haul 1600 lbs. Well I would never haul that much weight lol but it works well for what I need. It has big pneumatic tires. Some kinds have a handle that converts so you can pull it w a small tractor or ATV. DH always put this green stuff called Slime in all the tires that are the pump up kind because we always get flats on everything in our yard. Normal people prob wouldnt but this is an old farm and no telling what one might run over lol. The chickens are always digging up the craziest stuff but also broken glass etc. DH uses it to haul bags of concrete and other stuff from the car to the back of the property or wherever. I would go to a store that has some on display (many farm stores do in the spring) so you can try it and get a good idea of the size you want. There are lots of knock off brands of gorilla carts that are cheaper. We have also a smaller green one..not sure of the brand. It dumps and the goats jump around in it and they haven't broke it yet so its pretty tough. The big goats push the little ones around in it too. Pretty hysterical. This is the knock off gorilla cart.... Pure monkey Business..I'm shocked they havent trashed it yet....See Moreadellabedella_usa
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