Plan Your Workshop

August/September 2005

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If you are going to build a structure such as a workshop or outbuilding, expert DIY builder Steve Maxwell says that the most important thing to remember is not the most obvious: Don't let your enthusiasm get the better of you.

'Excess enthusiasm can short-circuit proper planning and diligent workmanship,' Maxwell says. 'When you make a mistake in these areas, you'll pay for a long time, indeed. Relax, slow down and get it right the first time.'

The best way to plan for your building is to make a scale model from foam board or cardboard. This allows you to change and fine-tune key attributes of your building before you construct it. With proper planning, you won't have any nasty surprises because you've already 'seen' the final design proportions.

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