From an early age I was taught how to use wood to make things the schools I went to were big on woodwork/metalwork and we also got taught how to build houses with miniature bricks and window frames,doors and the like.All our cement mixes were more sand than cement so it was easy after a build to take it apart and start a new home. Anyways although I never went into any of those trades that teaching as stood me in good stead over the years.
I had been dreading the winter arriving because it meant an end to my out door hobby which is making planters/borders and other garden stuff. Then I had a bright idea although the wife was a little against it "Making the conservatory into a work shop". Why not I already have a modelling bench in there so a wood working bench won't harm.
Was gonna throw my old computer desk out that my grandkids had been using as a painting table because it was to low for me to work on and buy a new wood bench. Then the idea came that I could kill 2 birds with one stone and save a couple of quid in the long run. Make the desk into a work bench. That way I can work through the winter indoors I have found BQ Online do a great delivery service and its free if you order over £50.
Heres a few of the things I have been making to keep busy over the summer.

The desk now a workbench.

PS.. Just in case you are wondering I do not work for BQ I am retired but I have honestly found their online service really good compared to their actual warehouses which I find hard work at times especially when it makes me laugh that you have to order £250 worth of gear before you get a free delivery from them.