The garden
Everything that happens in and around our garden
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Diesel parking heater for animal house, workshop and camper: My test of the Vevor 8kW heater
A diesel parking heater provides efficient warmth for the animal house, workshop and camper – especially on icy winter days. My previous electric heating solution quickly reached its limits at temperatures below -15°C, as the photovoltaic island system could not supply enough energy for the fan heater when there was little sunshine. To reduce the high electricity costs and find a reliable solution for heating the animal house, I opted for the mobile Vevor 8kW diesel parking heater. In my test, I show you how this heater works and why it is ideal for keeping your garden shed, car or roof tent warm in winter. Before I integrated the Chinese…
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Repairing broken wires: Finding and repairing the boundary wire for robotic lawnmowers
A robotic lawnmower can be a considerable relief in the garden, but what happens if the boundary wire or control cable is damaged? In this blog post, I describe step by step how I quickly and easily repaired the defective control cable and the broken boundary wire on my robotic lawnmower. A cable break on the boundary wire of my robotic lawnmower recently presented me with a challenge. While I was out with the gas mower, the mower was set too low and cut the boundary wire. Although the cable was laid in the ground, it was completely cut through.
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Designing a garden kitchen with a concrete look: Instructions for robust walls in the outdoor kitchen
In my garden kitchen, I designed the walls in a concrete look to create both a modern design and an easy-care, high-quality surface. The design of my self-built outdoor kitchen not only offers functional extensions for the outdoor area, but can also be a visual highlight. The concrete look is particularly popular in combination with the spatula technique, which gives the kitchen an industrial flair and creates a durable, weather-resistant surface. In the article, I describe how I proceeded step by step: from preparing the Ytong walls to the filling technique and sealing. I also compare alternatives such as tiles and clinker bricks and provide insights into the challenges of…
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Build your own garden kitchen – install stainless steel furniture
Choosing the right materials played a decisive role in the construction of my garden kitchen. This article is about why stainless steel was the best choice for the built-in furniture, how the installation went and what experiences were made after several years of use. From planning and installation to the benefits and challenges of stainless steel in an outdoor kitchen, this article offers valuable insights for anyone who wants to create a durable and functional garden kitchen.
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Build your own garden kitchen – worktop and jamb
After completing the electrics and water supply in my garden kitchen, it was now time to install the worktop. In this post, I describe how I used OSB boards and Fermacell boards to create a stable and moisture-resistant base for the vinyl tiles. These measures were necessary to make the worktop robust, scratch-resistant and easy to clean, so that it meets the requirements of an outdoor kitchen.
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Designing a smart and efficient garden kitchen – installing lights, sockets and water connections
The development of my garden kitchen has made significant progress, particularly in the areas of electrics, water installation and the integration of smart technologies for lighting and control. I’d like to give you an insight into how I overcame these challenges, from carefully planning the lighting to installing smart sockets and light switches that enable flexible and efficient use.
