IGMR in English
English DIY & garden guides
A small test collection of practical guides translated and adapted from the Swedish archive.
How to Fix a Zipper That Splits – 60-Second Pliers Trick
Zipper closes but splits open behind the slider? This simple pliers trick can often fix a worn zipper slider in under a minute.
Read guideKentucky Stick Chair Plans – Free Metric PDF & DIY Guide
Build a folding Kentucky stick chair with wooden slats and rope. Free metric PDF plans, materials, tools and step-by-step assembly.
Read guideRoslagsmahogny – Swedish Pine Tar Wood Treatment Recipe
Traditional Swedish Roslagsmahogny wood treatment: a 1:1:1 mix of pine tar, linseed oil and turpentine for outdoor timber.
Read guideHow to Build a Bumblebee Nest From a Flowerpot
Make a simple bumblebee nest from a terracotta flowerpot. Placement, nesting material and realistic expectations for attracting bumblebees.
Read guideWood Chips as Garden Mulch – Paths, Beds and Weeds
How we use wood chips as garden mulch for paths and beds, including weeds, nitrogen concerns, cardboard underneath and cheap sourcing.
Read guideSheet Mulching With Cardboard and Bark – No-Dig Lawn to Bed
Turn lawn into a garden bed without digging out the turf: our step-by-step sheet mulching method using cardboard and bark mulch.
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