Self-build Completion Gifts

Mr. & Mrs. Putty get dream home.

'We like the occasional drink on the patio.'

"He built his own airplane from a kit."

Another All Steel Home Built By Wit Construction.

'The project is a little behind schedule. It was proactive, now it's retroactive.'

'He loves that Lego set we bought for his birthday.'

'Handyman's Special'

"One day she'll be a wonderful architect."

"Our website design could be described as "organic"... in the sense that people often compare it to poop."

'I've had some strange cravings during my pregnancy. Such as the one to strangle my husband.'

How to Build a Bungalow

Baby using model construction system to retrieve jam.

'Mom, this is my new best friend -- I built him in computer class.'

"We'd like you to think of it not as a 'brick', but rather as an essential component of a potential self-build project."

Self-Assembly Bookcase

At Halloween a little kid leaves the house wearing his father's construction clothes, tool belt and hard hat. In the window is a pumpkin with a hard hat on.

"First thing when you get home tonight help me with the refrigerator."

'Okay. Now. Insert Part K into slot G...'

Bob hated baby talk.

"I think you might need a few more tools."

Woodpecker House

'You may not realise it, dear. But, Daddy is helping you, by not helping you with your homework.'

"The house needs to have comfortable window ledges. Lots of windows! And a fireplace!"

'Home builders' watch the 'Housing starts' chart with excitement

Another fine home by McKlosy Construction Co.

"Relax Mr Dobbs, our interviews are very informal so please take a seat."

'The living room shelves are coming along nicely dear.'

Snowman built from self-assembly kit.

Ladder Painting

"Or you could see it as the first step in an environmentally friendly, sustainable and affordable self-build project!"

"What do you mean, I need planning permission for a house made of bricks?"

'The directions were easy to understand...until you got past step 2.'

"Well, you with your going on about the importance of insulation!"

"My wife also likes DIY... Every time I want to have sex with her, she says - do it yourself!"

'I see you tried to fix it yourself.'