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Right, I've decided to build my own viv! I'm not interested in the money savings, it's just because I'm bored, and it might be fun! :lol:
I'm cheating a little by using an old computer cabinate as a start, but let's get one thing clear - I'M HOPELESS AT DIY!!!
Really. To put this into context, here are some of my previous 'projects' :roll: :
Shelf. Drilled the holes, then realised I couldn't fit the bracket cos of the light swith. Must plan more.

Shed. Didn't line up quite right. Cover blew off 2 months later. Must check alignment before screwing together!

Bath. It leaks. I find changing the nappy once a fornight works well!

Need I go on? OK, so the point is, if I can build a viv, anyone can! Or, I'll prove that there really is no hope, and other unfortunate people who are better with a keyboard than a screwdriver can save the effort and go flat pack!
So, this is what I'm starting with:

I've already removed the doors, keyboard shelf and runners. I've bolted one of the doors to the inside to make a shelf to put my BRB cage on, using 2 fixing blocks at one end. It should be level, cos it's resting on a 'H' section of wood, which is also supporting it. It's the perfect width, just gotta extend it somehow, possible using part of the other door and some mending plates :?

So far, all I've spent is about 9 quid on various size screws, fixing blocks, and mending plates from homebase. I won't use them all on this viv, so we'll call the cost to date 3 quid.

The final plan is to have a 34.5" x 19" x 18" (LHW) viv at the bottom, for a male BRB, and a shelf that can hold 2 large, flat exo terras for hatchling snakes.
I'll post updates, pictures and details of costs as I go. This may take some time... Wish me luck!
I'm cheating a little by using an old computer cabinate as a start, but let's get one thing clear - I'M HOPELESS AT DIY!!!
Really. To put this into context, here are some of my previous 'projects' :roll: :
Shelf. Drilled the holes, then realised I couldn't fit the bracket cos of the light swith. Must plan more.

Shed. Didn't line up quite right. Cover blew off 2 months later. Must check alignment before screwing together!

Bath. It leaks. I find changing the nappy once a fornight works well!

Need I go on? OK, so the point is, if I can build a viv, anyone can! Or, I'll prove that there really is no hope, and other unfortunate people who are better with a keyboard than a screwdriver can save the effort and go flat pack!
So, this is what I'm starting with:

I've already removed the doors, keyboard shelf and runners. I've bolted one of the doors to the inside to make a shelf to put my BRB cage on, using 2 fixing blocks at one end. It should be level, cos it's resting on a 'H' section of wood, which is also supporting it. It's the perfect width, just gotta extend it somehow, possible using part of the other door and some mending plates :?

So far, all I've spent is about 9 quid on various size screws, fixing blocks, and mending plates from homebase. I won't use them all on this viv, so we'll call the cost to date 3 quid.

The final plan is to have a 34.5" x 19" x 18" (LHW) viv at the bottom, for a male BRB, and a shelf that can hold 2 large, flat exo terras for hatchling snakes.
I'll post updates, pictures and details of costs as I go. This may take some time... Wish me luck!