New Outdoor Cushions!

June 5, 2018 Garage Talk

I wanted to replace out patio seats cushions with new ones and see them myself. Mandi and I found this cool outdoor fabric in Hamilton on sale. It fits in with the “Tiki Room” theme.  After several frustrating attempts to see them with my old cheapie sewing machine I finally gave in and bought a new (old) machine:  a Pfaff 230 which is very sturdy.   I don’t need a lot of fancy features but I wanted a machine that would go through stiff fabric since I’m going to be sewing my car upholstery as well.

 

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Mickey Mouse Gate

May 15, 2018 Garage Talk

I was constructing the new fence in our backyard and decided to add something special to the gate.  This was a simple thing to do but looks great.  I just bought some soft aluminum metal from Home Depot and bent it into shape using a paint can as a guide.  I put it up against the gate and traced it’s shape then used a jigsaw to cut it out of the wood.  Some brown caulking around the edge makes it look more fitted.

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Tiki Room Roof Complete!

April 19, 2018 Garage Talk

I added the purlins (cross-members) to my pergola and finished off with sheets of corrugated polycarbonate sheets.  This stuff is super tough, lets the lights through, and also protects the furniture from UV light and rain.

I finished just as the rain/snow(!) started flying.  Now on to the deck boards, fence, etc.

 

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Geoffrey Holmes is a man of many projects, hobbies, and interests. He is passionate about living history and in addition to his car restoration and garage projects, he also enjoys Lindy Hop (swing dancing) and attends many swing era period events with his wife, Mandi.

His garage is in St. Catharines, Ontario, part of the Niagara Region of Canada.

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