You don't have to know how to do stuff.
Just be keen and we'll show you how.
From simple modifications to complete builds, Sam King's DIY guides make everything achievable. With clear instructions, detailed photos, and step-by-step videos, even beginners can create professional results.
Meet Sam King - Your DIY Guide
Sam King, builder by trade, designer and teacher by profession. Sam is our DIY guide on anything Design or Building. With decades of construction experience and a talent for making projects simple, Sam breaks down every build into manageable steps that anyone can follow. Most of the skills needed for these projects, involve skills the average Y-9,10 or 11 student can handle. So can you too. Follow the plans, watch the videos and feel free to call and ask questions
All DIY Projects
12 different projects with complete guides, photos, and video tutorials
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Basic 6m x 3.3m Greenhouse Construction
Build a 6m x 3.3m greenhouse perfect for tropical fruit growing. Complete materials list and plans. Step-by-step construction Video guide.
Just buy the timber from your local timber/hardware store for around $500. We supply the specialised High Diffusion Plastic and Ventilation/Cooling options.
We show how to make windows and doors with halving joints or you could cheat and buy second hand windows and doors to install.
- Foundation preparation
- Frame assembly
- Plastic installation
- Ventilation setup Options $75 - ??
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DIY Temperature Control System
Add automatic temperature control to any greenhouse. Simple wiring and sensor installation for consistent growing conditions.
- Position of Fans / Vents / Controller / Sensor
- Installation of units
- Wiring Connections
- Testing, calibration and operation
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Growing Benches & Racks
Expand the effective real estate in your Greenhouse and Build simple benches for growing on different levels.
- Bench construction
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Growing Bins and Raised Beds
Growing tropical trees, plants above the ground level for effective drainage.
Just buy all the timber from your local, see us for your trees.
- Design
- Materials
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Simple Grow Hut with Beeswax AutoVentilation 1.5 x 1.5m or up to 2.4 x 2.4m
Quick protection for individual trees. Perfect for young mangoes and papayas. This is a good place to start your hobby.
Buy timber from your local. We have the plastic and Beeswax Openers ...and BensGarden Papaya Trees and other goodies.
- Frame assembly + anchors.
- Cover installation
- Ventilation flap
- Anchor system
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Insulated Winter Grow Hut
Heavy-duty protection for harsh winters. Double-wall construction with insulation for extreme cold protection.
- Double-wall frame
- Insulation installation
- Weather sealing
- Emergency ventilation
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Heated Grow Hut with Power
Add heating elements to grow huts for guaranteed winter survival. Thermostatically controlled for efficiency.
- Electrical installation
- Heating element mounting
- Thermostat control
- Safety features
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Portable Grow Hut
Lightweight, moveable protection that goes where you need it. Perfect for container-grown trees.
- Collapsible frame design
- Quick-release covers
- Transport wheels
- Anchor system
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Wind Protection Ring
Circular wind barrier for young trees. Reduces wind damage and creates a better microclimate.
- Mesh screen installation
- Post placement
- Height adjustment
- Seasonal removal
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Frost Protection Surround
Multi-layer protection system for frost-sensitive trees. Combines wind protection with thermal mass.
- Thermal mass placement
- Insulation layers
- Heat retention design
- Easy access panels
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Tre
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- Mulch selection guide
- Application technique
- Seasonal maintenance
- Pest prevention
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