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July 28 - August 3, 2024: Issue 632

one winter weekend Projects: DIY carport 

In NSW a carport is deemed an Exempt Development by the Department of Planning and Environment. The linked to document from the Department states:

Carports as exempt development

You can build a carport without planning or building approval, as long as it complies with specific development standards in the policy. Carports cannot be built as exempt development  when on a lot that contains a heritage item (or draft item), or in a foreshore area.

The maximum size allowed

The floor area of a carport must not exceed:

• 20 m² on lots with an area of 300 m² or less
• 50 m² for lots larger than 300 m² in rural zones and residential Zone R5
• 25 m² for lots larger than 300 m² in other zones.
• The carport must not be higher than 3 m above ground level (existing), and if it is attached to a single storey dwelling, not higher than the roof gutter line of that dwelling.
• At least 2 sides and one-third of the carport’s total perimeter must be open.

Where you can build them on your lot

Carports must be at least 1 m behind the building line facing any road (the building line is the face of the wall and does not include any porch or portico type structure).

The carport must be setback:

• at least 5 m from any lot boundary in zones RU1, RU2, RU3, RU4, RU6, R5
• at least 900 mm in any other zone.
• In heritage conservation areas (or draft conservation areas), carports must be located in the rear yard.
• The roof of the carport may project into the required setback area, but it must be setback at least 500 mm from any lot boundary.

Figure 1 below illustrates the requirements.

If you need to construct a new driveway or gutter crossing, you must get approval from the relevant road authority first (under the Roads Act 1993). The road authority is generally your local council, but in the case of classified roads, you should contact Roads and Maritime Services.

Other standards that apply

• On bushfire-prone land, carports must be constructed of non-combustible materials if it  is within 5 m of a dwelling.
• Roof water from the carport must be disposed of into an existing stormwater drainage system.
• Any connection to a building fascia must be done in accordance with a professional engineer’s specifications.
• Works must not reduce vehicular access to or from the site or reduce existing car parking, or loading/unloading facilities.
• Any metal materials must be low reflective, factory pre-coloured materials

One carport per dwelling

For residential exempt development, you can only have one carport for every dwelling house on the lot. For instance, if the lot has one dwelling house, there can only be one carport on that lot. If there is a primary and secondary dwelling on the lot, you can have 2 carports.

Residential carports and garages as complying development

Carports and garages can be built as complying development as attached and detached development.

To be complying development, the new carport or garage must not result in all of the development on the lot exceeding the gross floor area.

In residential zones

Carports and garages can only be built as complying development on lots zoned residential R1, R2, R3, R4 and rural zone RU5, that:

• have an area of at least 200 m²
• a width of at least 6 m.

The carport or garage must comply with the following development standards (cl 3.16 of the policy):

• Garages can only be built on lots that are less than 8 m wide when the vehicle access is from a secondary road, parallel road or lane (not the primary road).

The maximum permitted height for detached garages or carports is 4.5 m above ground level (existing).

• If vehicle access is on a primary road frontage, the carport or garage must be set back at least 5.5 m or 1 m behind the building line, dependent on front setback from the boundary with the primary road.
• The total width of all garage door openings that face a road must not exceed:

• 3.2 m on lots that are between 8 m and 12 m wide, or
• 6 m on lots that are more than 12 m wide.
• The location of carports and garages on battle-axe lots must allow vehicles to exit the site in a forward direction

DIY Carport

It is important to bear in mind that although carports are an exempt development they will still be required to meet basic health, safety, structural, environmental and heritage requirements in line with the local government (Council) and Building Code of Australia.

It's also important that you locate where water and electricity services are to avoid any damage to them or yourself during construction. 

You need to select hard wearing exterior timbers, such a treated pine, and stainless steel fastenings.

If you're not confident you can build this carport from that shown here bear in mind you can now buy carport kits which make it relatively simple to not only comply with the above but also put the kit together.

However, if you want something a little more suited to the Pittwater environment, this basic carport from timber posts and roof sheeting may appeal more.

Tools

• Builders square
• Carpenters' Pencil
• Cordless drill
• Dust Mask
• Earmuffs
• Hammer
• Ladder
• Nail gun
• Power Saw
• Safety goggles
• Saw
• Shovel
• Set square
• Spirit level
• String Line
• Tape Measure

Materials

• Posts
• Beams
• Battens
• Rafters
• Post Stirrups/Supports
• Bolts, fasteners and screws
• Cement
• Roof sheets - we used polycarbonate roof sheeting
• Hoop iron

Measure

The first element you need to do is measure the dimensions for the carport, the length, width and height. 

You need to take two measurements off your wall or where you plan to place the carport to make sure the string line runs parallel; the width and the length. After marking the first measurement, use the hammer to drive in a piece of timber that you can tie a string line around. Measure the same distance out from your wall and hammer in a nail. Run the string line beyond the required length of the carport.

Hammer two hurdles (bits of wood) into the ground. Use a nail gun to secure a piece of timber to the hurdles. Pull the string line tight so that it touches the nail you hammered in for your string line. Mark that spot on the piece of timber and hammer in a nail. Tie the string line off around the nail.

Mark-off the height of the carport: Use two pieces of wood as a base and a piece of timber to measure the correct height for the carport. Mark this off with a pencil against the hard side. Use the nail gun to secure a piece to mark the correct height.  

Always check your measurements: Measure the distance between the string lines at each end to make sure that they're square.

Setting up your posts

Installing Framework - Beams

To install side post for your carport, measure out your beam height and mark it out squarely on the end of the post. Then down the side of the post, measure out how thick the beam will be so that it sits in squarely on the post. 

Cut along the marked lines with your circular saw and you will create the cut out in the post that will support a beam. Knock out the cut off with a hammer, and then chisel off any rough edges. For your corner posts, mark up and cut another side on the post. 

You'll need a friend to help you put the posts into the supports that you've already made. Use a spirit level to make sure the posts are level or your carport won't be straight. Place the post in the middle of the support with the cut outs facing outwards. 

When your post is level, screw in the post to the support. Brace your posts with timber and clamps so it doesn't move while you're finishing.

With the help of a friend, lift up your pre-cut beams and nail them into the cut outs at the top of your fixed posts, just to hold them in place. Make sure the beams have been cut on a 45° mitre to get a nice sharp corner when you join them together.

Once your beams are all in place, screw them together. Put the batten screws in at different heights so that they don't hit each other at the joins. Continue on nailing and screwing in your beams until you've finished your carport framework.

Install the Rafters

Mark out the spacings for your rafters on the beams and how many rafters you'll be using. Remember that more rafters will give more strength to your structure. Make the marks on both beams that will connect your rafters so that everything lines up. Check those measurements again!

When you install your rafters, make sure that they are nice and flush against the perimeter beams when you nail them in. A good tip is to leave one side of the rafters lower than the other. This will mean that the flat ceiling will effectively drain off water. Pre-drill your holes before you screw batten screws in so they are all even and neat.  

After you've built your carport, you need to brace it. This will stop it from moving and also keep it square. This means measuring and installing bracing.

Stand on the ladder and with help from someone else, measure the distance from one corner of the carport to the one diagonally opposite it. Repeat this for the other corners. If the distances are the same, your carport is square. To keep it square, nail a long piece of timber from the top of the post at the front of the carport to the bottom of the post diagonally opposite it. This timber will act as a brace.

Cut the hoop iron to the distance you measured from one corner of the carport to the one diagonally opposite it. Standing on the ladder, nail in one end of the hoop iron in one corner of the carport, using the galvanised nails with the flat head. Roll-out the hoop rail diagonally across the carport, so that it sits above the rafters. Wearing your safety gloves, pull the hoop rail tight. Nail it into the post. Nail the hoop iron into each rafter, with two nails in each rafter.

Repeat the above step to attach the second hoop iron from one corner of the carport to the other. It's important to make sure the hoop iron is pulled tight before you nail in the second set of nails. After you've attached the two hoop irons, use the hammer to remove the piece of timber nailed to the front of the carport.

Install Roof Battens and Roof Sheets

With the right tools, installing battens on a carport roof is a relatively easy D.I.Y. project that you can do yourself. First off, it's important to get the spacing of your battens correct. Measure the width of the carport using the front rafter and work out where you will place the battens. They need to be evenly spaced and the correct distance apart for the kind of roof you're attaching. 

When installing a corrugated metal roof, battens (or purlins) should be spaced no further than 1.2m from one another for metal roofing sheets that are 0.7mm thick, and 1m for 0.5mm thick sheets. With a pencil, mark on the beam where each of the battens will be secured. 

Polycarbonate corrugated sheets need a minimum of a 5 degree fall this ensures adequate water runoff. Purlin Spacing for Corrugated sheets is 800mm for end spans and midspans are 1000.

To begin; run a string line from the high side of the carport to the lower side. Do this by hammering in a nail on the second rafter on the high side of the carport and another on the opposite side. Attach a string line at the bottom of the two nails and make the line tight. This string line will tell you the height the battens need to be cut so that the carport has a fall for rain to run-off.

Transfer the markings from the front beam, where the battens will be attached, to the second beam, where the string line is. Measure the distance between the string line and the rafters, where the battens will be attached. These measurements are the height the battens need to be cut to.

Use the height measurements you have taken from each of the points along the string line and mark that distance on each of the battens you need to cut. Use the set square to mark a straight line along the length of each of the battens. Use a power saw to cut the battens along the line, so they're the correct height. Each batten should be lower than the other.

Stand on the ladder and have someone pass the batten up to you. Lay the batten on the top of the rafters, where it's going to be installed. Make sure it's flush to the opposite end where you're working. Use a pencil to mark off the batten, so it's the right length to fit snugly on top of the rafters. Use the power saw to cut it to the correct length.

Make sure that the batten is running straight from one end of the carport to the other. To make sure that it doesn't move, use the nail gun to secure the batten in place on a few rafters. Pre-drill a hole in the first rafter and secure the batten to it with the batten screws. Repeat this process so that the batten is secured to every second rafter. Repeat those steps for all of the battens you need to install.

With some projects you may not need the battens if you have installed enough rafters to make your structure strong. But always at least put two battens of timber along the length of your rafters so your roof sheeting sits above these. Next: Install your roof sheeting!

Polycarbonate Sheets Installation Guidelines

The simplest method to install the polycarbonate sheets is to use the specifically designed Aluminium or Polycarbonate profiles to join the sheets. When installing always check the frame structure: battens/purlins or rafters (or both)? This is important because you must determine the proper width of the sheets. To install 2 or more polycarbonate sheets on a roof you will need: 

• Polycarbonate Sheets 
• H Profiles, Aluminum or Polycarbonate depending on the thickness of the panel
• U profiles, Aluminum or Polycarbonate depending on your preferred choice 
• Gaskets and Screws to fix the sheets to the support structure
• Solid Aluminum Tape to close the flutes on the top side of the sheets
• Vented Aluminum Tape to close the flutes on the bottom side of the sheets

In most cases this is all you need to install polycarbonate sheets on a roof:

Polycarbonate Sheets before installing them on the frame you must follow a few steps of preparation:

• Check for the UV protected side. This side must be installed on the top side of the roof facing skyward. Ours had UV coating on both sides, 50/50.
• Close the Top edge of the width side of the sheets with Solid Aluminium Tape to prevent water and dust from getting inside the ribs
• Close the Bottom edge of the width side of the sheets with Vented Aluminium Tape. This ensures condensation drainage, and blocks out dust and insects. 

Instructions courtesy Just Polycarbonate

This build took just over a two days and cost almost $2,500.00 for the Materials, including the paint for the end beam and the stains for the framing beams and posts -  all sourced from Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 at Mona Vale. 

The Treated Timber and Roof Sheeting will be the most expensive items of this build.

If you have to employ people to do this you can triple that bill as Labor is the most expensive element of most building projects - especially those that require two sets of hands for different elements of the build. 

It is also a project that can be completed over a cold Winter's weekend if you're organised, have the tools listed, and have a few mates who will help out for a few hours.

If you don't have the tools it may be worth investing in your own future DIY works by getting those that will help you build this project.

And there you have it - a DIY Car Umbrella - or Carport as the car aficionado prefers to call it.

Tools + Products to help you get it done from Johnson brothers mitre 10

Makita Slide Compound Mitre Saw 260mm: $589.00

The LS1110F has several class-leading electronic features that ensure safe and efficient use. The LED job light casts a shadow of the saw blade onto the workpiece as an exact cutting line, by aligning the shadow with the line on the workpiece an exact cut can be made. When starting the LS1110F with the 2-finger trigger switch, the soft start module will ensure a smooth start before rapidly achieving full speed. When the user releases the trigger, the electric brake will quickly stop blade movement. The LS1110F has a sub-fence on the left-hand side that can be extended for more stable cutting of a wider workpiece. The handle at the top of the saw features a soft grip, and there is a carry handle to allow for easy transportation around the job site.

• The 260mm (10-1/4”) slide compound mitre saw (LS1110F) features a 1,450W motor capable of 4,500rpm no-load speed
• The LS1110F can mitre 47° to the left and right of the centre, with a cut capacity of 91x310mm at 0° and 91x220mm at 45°
• The bevel capacity of the LS1110F ranges from 47° to the left and 2° to the right
• The base of the LS1110F is diecast aluminium, meaning the construction of the saw is sturdy while remaining light
• The base has positive stops at popular mitre angles, allowing the user to lock in an angle quickly and accurately

Stanley FatMax 1650W Circular Saw: $89.00

Fully manipulate remarkable 1650W power with the Stanley FatMax Circular Saw, a tool of no compromise and ultra-performance. The 8-Tooth TCT blade supplies an improved cut quality, working alongside the dependable, durable 2-speed transmission. Demand consistent, top-grade results always with a piece of equipment designed for tough trade applications. Operators can make simple, fast bevel adjustments from a lever with 2 detents and a shoe that pivots up to 55°, just as effortless as the cut depth adjustment lever. Direct dust extraction keeps the workspace clear and the environment cleaner, a vital function for safe and efficient workshop and site practices.

• Powerful 1650W motor delivers true tradesman performance
• 8-Tooth TCT blade improves quality and cutting performance
• Up to 66mm cut depth for fast accurate rip, cross and bevel cuts
• Quick bevel adjustment lever with 2 detents, pivoting up to 55°
• Dust extraction is made easy with a direct vacuum hose connection
• Effortlessly adjust cutting depth by lever design

Stanley Tradecut 8TPI Saw 20"/500mm: $15.50

The Stanley 500mm TRADECUT Saw provides quick, efficient cutting with triple ground induction hardened teeth and a comfortable, slip-resistant bi-material grip. This Stanley 500mm Tradecut Saw features seven hardened and tempered teeth per inch, delivering fast cutting and a smooth finish.

• A blade thickness of 0.85mm reduces blade flex ’wobble’ for better control
• Induction-hardened teeth stay sharper for longer
• 45° and 90° angle guide for quick marking before cuts
• Optimised finger rest area for better comfort and control
• Bi-material plastic handle with a large rubber over mould for increased comfort and grip
• Blade and handle ultrasonically welded together for improved blade/handle strength

Makita 12V Max 2 Piece Combo Kit CLX239SA: $299.00

Kit includes:

• HP333DZ - 12V Max Hammer Driver Drill
• TD110DZ - 12V Max Impact Driver
• 2x BL1021 - 12V Max 2.0Ah Battery with fuel gauge
• DC10SB - 12V Max Rapid Charger
• Carry Bag

Stanley Beam Level 600mm: $22.85

The HPM Slimline Linear LED Batten Fixture in cool white. It has a top window for clear, easy visibility of the vial readings even from above. Integrated, rugged and oversized vials for excellent protection and durability. Three 12mm diameter vials are available for levelling at 180°,90°, 45° or other angles. Yellow powder-coated levels have been added to the levels for extra surface protection with hang hole for storage. Precision levelling performance with 2mm/m on all working edges, and a continuous edge on both sides to enable use as a ruler.

• Top window for clear and effortless vial reading even from above with hang hole for storage
• Integrated vials are encased in rugged, oversized plastic end caps, affording excellent protection and sustaining the vials’ accuracy
• Continuous edge on both sides
• Precise levelling performance with 2.0mm/m accuracy on all working edges
• Yellow powder coating has been added to the levels for extra surface protection
• Three 12mm diameter vials for levelling at varying angles (180°,90°, 45°)

Stanley FatMax Tape Measure 10m: $33.00

This Stanley 10m tape with Mylar Polyester coated blade extends blade life. The initial section of the blade also has a blade armour coating. It requires little force to take out and keep the tape aligned while taking measurements, ideal for the tradesman spending long hours on site.

• Patented airlock slide lock for easy locking
• 3-Rivet end hook
• Specially designed end hook with grabs on top and bottom for versatility

MaxiPro Safety Goggle & Visor Combo: $34.90

Ensure maximum protection with the MaxiPro Goggle & Visor Combo, an essential piece of safety gear designed for demanding environments. Whether working in industrial settings, laboratories, or outdoor activities, the MaxiPro Goggle & Visor Combo is your go-to for reliable protection and optimal visibility.

• Featuring a high-impact, anti-fog visor and comfortable, snug-fitting goggles, this combo provides comprehensive face and eye protection without compromising on comfort
• The adjustable headband allows for a secure fit, making it ideal for prolonged use
• Its lightweight and ergonomic design ensures ease of wear, while the anti-scratch coating on the visor guarantees clear vision even in tough conditions

3M High Performance Earmuff 29Db: $35.00

For noise demanding workplaces, the 3M High Performance Earmuff is built for Class 5 noise reduction of 29dB(A), providing excellent protection against harmful noise. Constructed with rugged components and an adjustable headband for an individual fit, this earmuff works in a wide array of environments including manufacturing and general construction.

• Class 5, 29dBA provides excellent noise reduction
• Suitable for general construction environments
• Rugged construction
• Adjustable headband for individual fit
• Certified to AS/NZS 1270:2002

Intergrain UltraDeck Timber Stain: From $18.90

Intergrain UltraDeck Timber Stain is a long lasting, semi-transparent, water based stain with outstanding durability that transforms the colour of exterior timber. This fast-drying, low odour finish protects timber from the destructive effects of weathering and aging. It is perfect for changing the colour of treated pine or reviving faded timber. On doors and window trims, UltraDeck Timber Stain can be over coated with Intergrain UltraClear Exterior for a gloss, satin or matt finish. UltraDeck Timber Stain is suitable for use on all exterior timber including decking, cladding, doors, window frames, screening, fences, garage doors, walkways and weatherboard.

• Long lasting, water based stain
• Transforms timber colour
• Revives weathered and faded timber
• Dirt and dust repellent
• UV protected and weather resistant

Johnson Brothers Mitre 10: Serving Our Community Since 1955

The Independent Hardware Group has awarded Johnson Bros Mona Vale the best in state Store of the Year at the IHG state awards again in 2023.

Johnson Brothers say; ''Thank you to all of our amazing staff and customers for being awesome!''

IHG is Australia’s largest home improvement wholesaler supplying more than 1,500 stores nationwide. These stores cater to a broad range of Trade and DIY customers and range from large format warehouses to convenience operations and Trade centres, as well as frame and truss sites in two States. 

Under the IHG network, there is a clear mandate to support the growth of Independents within the hardware sector in Australia by helping them to be ‘The Best Store in Town’.

The culture of IHG is built on being a low cost and transparent business partner to members, with an unwavering commitment to protect and grow a sustainable independent hardware sector for the long term.

Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 Trade Centre at Mona Vale - everything you need under one roof.

JBH Design Centre 

JBH Design Centre is a tool for builders and DIY'ers to assist in the fit out of houses. It has displays of kitchens, Bathrooms, Doors and Storage as well as knowledgeable staff to assist in making house fit out painless.

Visit: http://jbhdc.com.au/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/design.centre.jbh/

Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 New Store
73 Bassett Street
Mona Vale - Online Store: Jbhmv.Com.Au

Products advice is available from the trained friendly staff at Narrabeen, Mona Vale and Avalon Johnson Brothers Mitre 10. 

Click on logo to visit Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 website

Johnson Bros Mitre 10 - Avalon            (02) 9918 3315

Johnson Bros Mitre 10 - Mona Vale     (02) 9999 3340

JBH Timber & Building Supplies          (02) 9999 0333

JBH Fencing & Landscape Supplies    (02) 9970 6333

www.johnsonbros.com.au Online store: jbhmv.com.au

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(Agr) (Syd) + a Tribute to Wilfred Lawrence Conroy CBE by Keith Jackson, PNG and others  Make Your Own BBQ Kitchen Garden: Gifts That Grow Past That Giving Day  Christmas Lights 2018: Light Up the Night  How to Keep Your House Cool During a Heatwave Without Using an Air-Conditioner Mid-Summer Garden Care  2018 Winners Of National Hardware Store Of The Year - Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale! + End Of Summer Garden To Do List  DIY Fruits of Your Garden: Growing Figs  Fruits Of Your Garden: Growing Passionfruit - Autumn Is Also The Time To Plant Strawberries For Spring  How To Water Your Plants When Away On Holidays + Some April 2019 School Holidays Fun For Outdoors; A Skateboard Swing Or Indoors; Grow Or Make Pot Plant People Dealing With Autumn Dampness Inside The Home + Mums Day Gifts For 2019 Winter Heating Guide + Get Ready For Winter Specials  Keeping Your Garden Dewful During Times Of Water Restrictions and Drought  Installing Leaf Stopper Gutter Guard + Trade Day 2019  JBH Mitre 10 Trade Day Guests 2019  An Artfull Garden - for Winter School Holidays 2019 DIY Deck Refurbishment: Turning Wood Into Open Tiled Spaces - Groundworks  Father's Day Wish List 2019 + How to Re-stain your Deck timbers and posts for Summer  Installing Posts For Decks and Verandahs With Heavier Loads + Installing Membranes For Tiled Decks National Garden Week's 2019 Focus Is On Children(Oct 13-19): Spring School Holiday 2019 Garden Ideas (to get started on)  Replacing Balustrades Handrails  DIY Tiling Your Verandah: and Choosing Your Simple Or Complex Tile Pattern  Reduce Bushfire Risk To Older Homes + Preparing Your Yard For Bushfires  Time to Put Up those Christmas Lights and Deck your Gum Trees with rows of Jolly!  NSW RFS Bushfire Survival Plan 2020 + Reduce Bushfire Risk To Homes + Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 Great Water Saving Ideas during Level 2 water restrictions + some  'Don't Sweat Summer'  Specials  The Inaugural Sydney Edible Garden Trail - Learn how to help your garden survive the heat, drought, and water restrictions  DIY Flyscreens  DIY Privacy Screen In 2 Hours  Family Hardware Store Wins Best In Australia  Autumn DIY Jobs: Exterior Jobs to Keep Everything Dry and Cosy Inside the Home  Autumn Vegepod Garden: Plant Now to Stay Healthy: JBH Response to COVID-19 Restrictions - We're Adapting!  Autumn Holidays Projects: Let's Go Fly A Kite + Some handy Painting Tips for Interiors and Sprucing up that Outside Deck - Easter Hours 2020  Pittwater's Noxious Weeds: A Great Time To Get Outdoors and Pull Them Out and Replace With Native Plants  Blooming Lovely: Late Autumn Planting For Gardens Full Of Colour, Cheer + Great Food For The Table  Dealing With Dampness Inside The Home - June 2020  DIY A Job For Life: Apprentice Carpenter + Commencement Tool List  Winter School Holidays 2020: Easy To Do Garden Mosaic Pavers Little Hands Can Create + Home DIYer: Simple Concrete Slab  DIY - A Job For Life: Landscape Gardener Apprenticeship DIY Fathers' Day ideas for 2020 + August Garden Jobs  DIY Job for Life: Plumber's Apprenticeship Early Spring Garden Care Spring 2020 + Salad Garden For Children  A Job For Life: Certificate III In Electrotechnology - From Apprentice To A Business Owner; Jay Turns Up The Voltage On His Career + Spring Garden Specials - seedlings time!  Spring is here and wattles are out in bloom: a love letter to our iconic flowers  Perfect Tomatoes, Capsicums and Spring Onions - Summer Salad Staples + what to plant now  BBQ Season: some tips to keep your New or Old BBQ Clean  Christmas Lights Time 2020: Deck Your Home With Rows Of Jolly!  Johnson Brothers Avalon Store Renovations & Mona Vale Store: Everything You Need This Summer In Stock  How To Keep Your Home Cool During A Heatwave Dealing With Dampness Inside The Home: The Wet Summer Of 2020/2021 +Nothing By Halves, Johnson Bros. Mitre 10, great new video By Community Requests Autumn/February 2021 re-run: Garden Design and Plant Management to Minimise Tick Attacks and Infestations  The Bees Knees: what you can plant now to help your garden grow and help the bees  Dealing with Storm Events: Flooding inside and around the home - how to Be Prepared  Fun Project Ideas for Autumn School Holidays  10 Ways to keep your home warm and save money this Autumn and Winter  Mother's Day 2021 Ideas: Grow Her Some Lemons Or Avocadoes Or Get A Pink Step Ladder So She Can Safely Reach The Top Shelf Indoors + JBH Celebrates Upgrade Of Avalon Beach Store  These 3 Tips Will Help You Create A Thriving Pollinator-Friendly Garden This Winter  'Generation Restoration' Is The UN's World Environment Day 2021 Theme: How You Can Help Out At Home  The Johnson Brothers Trade Day Is Back: Thursday June 17th + How To Build A Nesting Box For Our Local Possums and Birds  Winter School Holidays 2021: Fun Projects You Can Do Around The Home - Something For The Young and Even Younger  Winter DIY Ideas: Painting A Feature Wall + Outdoor Heating Options For Your Home + Declutter/Organise That Tool Shed Science Week 2021 Food Theme: A Salad Garden For Children  Early Spring Chores For Great A Summer Outdoors: Clean and Reseal Your Wooden Deck Area  Early Spring Chores For Great A Summer Outdoors: Soil Preparation For Vegetables + Salads + A Few Other Tips To Make Your Garden Ready To Plant Out  Spring School Holidays Projects 2021: A Swing Chair and Dolls' House or Toy Garage  The Beer Ledge: Done In An Afternoon Projects For The Garden  October- November Garden Jobs: Let's Get Busy Planting Out Now + Mow For Your Bros. This Movember   Mow For Your Bros. This Movember: Some Lawn Care Tips To Keep Your Grass Greener This Summer - Aerate, Worm Up!, Fertilise, Watering, Mowing Basics  Christmas-New Years 2021 Checklists: Preparing The Garden & Home - Entertaining - Gift Ideas For Every Budget  DIY Backyard Cricket Pitch DIY Surfboard Rack: Vertical and Horizontal Options  Late Summer - Early Autumn Garden Tips: BOM Forecasts Warm Autumn 2022 With Above Average Rainfall  Dealing With Dampness Inside The Home March 2022  Maintenance Of Your Home's Outside Areas After Storm Events: Paths, Walls & Windows, Dampness Under The House, Dying Lawns And Plants - The DIY Checklist  Fun Project Ideas for Youngsters for Autumn School Holidays: wooden cars, blackboards, bright painted herb pots, grow your own food, make a chessboard  Mother's Day 2022: Promise Her An Ever Blooming Native Flowering Plants Garden  Retaining Walls Save Your Garden's Soil: DIY  Winter Draught Stops To Lessen Your Power Bill   Johnson Brothers Trade Day 2022: June 16 At Mona Vale + Winter Garden Jobs For A Flowering Fruitful Spring  Winter School Holidays Projects For Youngsters On Rainy Days Dealing With Dampness Inside The Home: Black Mould July 2022  Stop Winter Rain Soil Erosion In Your Garden - Especially On Sloping Blocks Increases In Building Materials Costs Adds Pressure To Fixed Price Contracts - Construction Industry  Father's Day 2022 - Some Gift Ideas To Make Dad Feel Special; Some For Those Without A Single Dollar + Some For Those Who Get Pocket Money! Spring 2022: Time To Get In The Garden! What Can Be Done In September - For Youngsters + Oldsters  Spring School Holidays 2022: Handmade Toys - For Youngsters + Oldsters Who Want To Lend A Hand  Spring Lawn Care: During Mow For Your Bro Month - Movember 2022  Preparing Your Garden and Home For Bushfires 2022 - The Rains Will Cease; Now Is A Good Time To Clean Out Your Gutters + Prep. The Home  Preparing Outdoor Areas For Christmas Get-Togethers and Summer Visitors: Wooden Decks, Tiles, Pavers, Outdoor  Furniture, Putting Up The Christmas Lights, Garden Spruce Up   Summer Garden-House Care: when to water, mow, when and how to harvest that crop, how to keep the ants, ticks and mozzies at bay this season + Christmas Gifts for all budgets and everyone + Johnson Brothers Christmas - New Years Trading Hours  End Of Summer Garden To Do List For A Bountiful Indian Summer This Autumn  End Of Summer Garden To Do List For The Lawn: How To Combat Armyworm + Small Jobs Boost Winter Resilience - Aerate, Weed, Feed, Patch Bare Spots  A Dry Autumn Forecast: How To Look After Your Garden During Low Rain Seasons + What Plants Thrive In Dry Conditions  Autumn School Holidays 2023: DIY Project Ideas For Youngsters, Older Youngsters & The Young At Heart: Lava Lamp (60th year of this invention), Wood Building Blocks for Toddlers and Older, Let's go Fly a Kite, Basic Wood Bookshelf, Sundial, Make a rope and wood swing, Making Your Own Windchimes + more  It's starting to get Cold: 11 Ways to keep your home warm, safe and save money this Autumn and Winter - what to look for in a heater; the list!  Mother's Day 2023 DIY Idea: A Basic Bookshelf You Can Make For All Mum's Books  Mould set to rise Inside Your home this Winter: How to Keep Air and Surfaces Healthier  A Job For Life as HSC Trial Exams commence: Apprentice Carpenter + Commencement Tool List  Pittwater's Noxious Weeds: A Great Time To Get Outdoors, Pull Them Out - Replace With Native Plants  DIY Worm Farm: Spring 2023 Garden Prep. + Father's Day 2023 Gift Ideas   DIY Father's Day 2023 Gift Ideas: Some For Little Hands + Those Now Grown + The Best Gifts For The Best Dads From JBH Dry Warm Spring Forecast: Time To Prepare Your Home For Bushfire Season - The RFS's List + 6 Easy To Do Extras You Can Do In The Garden + Home To Be Prepared, Get Ready Weekend 2023 Dry Warm Spring Forecast: Put In Drought Tolerant Native Plants + Spring School Holiday Spring Gardening Ideas For Youngsters Because They Like 'Growing Stuff' Too  Johnson Brothers' Mona Vale Outlet Wins Store Of The Year Again In 2023: Tradies Breakfast Every Friday - Recycling Of Batteries Available + Spring Garden Care For Your Lawn  How To Save Water This Spring-Summer  How To Save Water This Spring-Summer: Retaining Water On A Sloping Site + Best Coastal Plants To Retain Soil  Christmas Lights Time: Deck Your Home With Rows Of Jolly! + Pittwater MP - Leader Of Opposition Visit Mona Vale Johnson Brothers Store  Christmas-New Years-Summer Prep.: Outdoor Areas For Summer Celebrations + How To Keep Your Home Cool During A Heatwave Without An Air-Conditioner + DIY Your Own BBQ Kitchen Garden For Gifts That Grow Past That Giving Day  Johnson Brothers Hardware Mona Vale launches e-Waste Recycle Program Summer De-Bug: How to Keep Flies, Ants, Mozzies and Cockroaches where they belong - In the Garden  Humid Summer + Above Median Rainfall Predicted For Autumn 2024 Means Mould In The Home: Some Tips To Keep The Family Safer & Healthier  Go Outside & Play!: Creating Garden Spaces To Connect Children With Nature This Autumn  Fun Project Ideas for Autumn School Holidays: ideas for those who like making things out of wood, growing things, painting things, storing things and one project for really big kids! Mother's Day 2024: A Few Handmade Options + Gift Ideas  Mould Inside Your home after all that rain?: How to Keep Air and Surfaces Healthier  Winter Draught Stops To Lessen Your Power Bill and Keep The Home Warm + JBH EOFY Catalogue  Winter School Holiday Ideas 2024: Woodworking Projects For Beginners, An Artfull Garden, Vegepods For Little Hands, Easy To Make Lego Table Or Student Desk That Can Be Dismantled

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John and Bob Johnson - The Johnson Brothers Profile  John William Alfred Johnson - The Eulogies for those who could not attend Mass

Australia's Prime Minister Visits Mackellar - Informal Afternoon Tea with Hon. Malcolm Turnbull October 2016

JBH Win Awards August 2018 Trifecta - 2018 Free Trade Day supporters, Mitre 10 Heritage Advert features JBH Mona Vale Store, Hardware Australia’s 2018 NSW Hardware Store of the Year over 2500sqm.

Front Page Issue 294: 2018 Winners Of National Hardware Store Of The Year - Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale !!!

National Garden Week's 2019 Focus Is On Children(Oct 13-19): School Holiday Garden Ideas (to get started on) & Congratulations Award Winning Johnson Brothers Mitre10 At Mona Vale - 2019 NSW Store Of the Year, 2019 NSW Trade Centre Of the Year and 2019 Village Garden Centre of the Year

Johnson Bros Mitre 10 were awarded as the best Trade Store in the country: February 2020

Family Hardware Store Wins Best In Australia: Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale Crowned ‘National Trade Store Of The Year’ - Celebrating 65th Year in 2020

Johnson Brothers' Mona Vale Outlet Wins Store Of The Year Again In 2023: Tradies Breakfast Every Friday - Recycling Of Batteries Available 

Anzac Day In Pittwater 2020: Candles, Crosses and Online Commemorative Services: Johnson Brothers Family Donates 20 Thousand Candles to Community Light Up The Dawn Initiative 

Front Page Issue 447: ANZAC DAY 2020

Front Page Issue 478: Johnson Brothers Avalon Store Renovations & Mona Vale Store: Everything You Need This Summer In Stock

Front Page Issue 492:  JBH Celebrates Upgrade Of Avalon Beach Store