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Compact laundry renovation with storage and stone benchtop
A thorough laundry renovation adding much-needed storage and working space and featuring a stone benchtop and marble hexagonal tiles. The project Our compact 2m x 1.6m laundry needed a major overhaul to create a more workable space and some storage, while also updating the design to match the rest of our internal…
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Townhouse vertical garden with lattice
A vertical garden using treated Pine and lattice mounted on a timber fence to keep plants away from pets. The project A vertical garden I created to make more space for plants in my tiny townhouse yard. I don't have much DIY experience but the end result has given me a garden I can still reach, but safe and away from my…
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Linen cupboard doors wainscotting
Wainscotting using strips of architrave Pine and brushed gold handles transformed plain linen cupboard doors to a feature of the home. The project Every day when I walked to the top of our staircase, I was greeted by a sad and plain looking set of doors. Once I made the decision to give these doors a makeover, I got to…
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Upcycled Pine tallboy chest of drawers
Sanding, painting, some varnish and new knobs helped to transform a Pine tallboy chest of drawers. The project I bought this old, tired, second-hand Pine tallboy a few months ago. After some sanding, fresh paint, and new handles, it’s been completely transformed into a modern, stylish piece for my daughter’s bedroom. I’m…
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Powder room refresh using moulding
Timber moulding and bold wallpaper and paint choices transformed a powder room in a D.I.Y. makeover project. The project I transformed our tired powder room into a bold, character-filled space using Bunnings products and plenty of DIY creativity. The room was colour-drenched in rich dark green, with Porta timber moulding…
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Raised garden bed using vintage bathtub
A cottage-style garden created utilising a vintage bathtub for a raised garden bed. The project I’ve always loved the cottage garden look. In Winter 2024 with the help of my amazing partner Steve, I removed my unused garden shed and replaced it with a vintage bathtub garden bed. This is just outside my bedroom window and…
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Fallout-inspired Nuka Cola fridge upcycle
Inspired by the videogame series Fallout, a plain hotel bar fridge was upcycled into a post-apocalyptic conversation piece. The project My love of fantasy/sci-fi and art, mixed with my nephew's love of gaming were the inspiration for this fun addition to his bedroom - and my very first DIY project. Steps Step 1 I bought a…
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Upcycled painted chest of drawers
Paint, varnish, stencil work and new handles helped to transform a bedside chest of drawers unit. The project I had an old set of drawers in the garage that were practical but very marked and ugly. I thought I would try to make them more attractive and individual. After sanding the body, the drawer fronts and all the…
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Besser block raised garden bed with screening bamboo
A retaining garden bed with drainage system built using Besser blocks on a cement slab base to plant screening bamboo trees to block a neighbours view into the backyard. The project Our neighbours have just had a super large renovation and their balcony lights shine all the way into our bedrooms. We needed to build a…
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Chalkboard wardrobe doors for kids bedroom
Wardrobe doors in a kids bedroom transformed into huge chalkboards simply using chalkboard paint. The project D.I.Y. chalkboard wardrobe door using Dulux Chalkboard paint. Steps Step 1 Clean area thoroughly with sugar soap. Step 2 Tape in preparation for painting and begin primer if needed - depending on your surface you…
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Garden stepping stones on a budget
Low-cost D.I.Y. stepping stones for a rambling garden path made using chicken wire and cement as a budget alternative to bluestone or travertine pavers. The project I am currently creating a sanctuary garden in my backyard under a massive magnolia tree. When I first bought my home the yard was pretty bland, and under the…
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D.I.Y. ceiling access panel
Step-by-step instructions for a ceiling access panel installation, also commonly known as a manhole. The project A friend had an extension to his house, with a roofline that prevented internal roof access from the old to the new. So, he asked me to install a manhole that would allow some additional roof storage space.…