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Backyard bespoke insulated timber studio
🖼️ The project: Convert a nursery area to building a studio with Bunnings materials. - Materials: Timber Corrugated iron Paint Levellers Lights Fan Insulation Screws Plywood Electrical powerplugs Electrical wiring Door Putty Sandpaper Air conditioner. - Tools: Ryobi tools all in one box. - Step 1: Design the studio. - Step…
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TV feature wall with crazy paving and VJ panels
🖼️ The project: We made our own TV unit. I was struggling to find something big enough to place in this space, so we created our own. - Materials: VJ panels Paint No More Gaps Gyprock Wooden frame Blueboard Travertine pavers Grout. - Step 1: First we added VJ paneling on the wall behind the TV and I painted it white. -…
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Pantry makeover using Pine shelving
🖼️ The project: D.I.Y. pantry makeover. All cupboards and shelves were made from scratch. Extreme beginner. First time doing anything like this. Thought I would give it a crack. If I can do it, you can! Before photo: - Materials: 75 x 30 x 90 Pine 90x 10x 900mm Pine x2 30 x 30 x 2400 Pine x6 120 x 2400 x 17mm plywood AB x1…
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Chicken coop for eco-friendly garden
🖼️ The project: We had a blank canvas in desperate need of some creative ideas. With the wife's vision and my D.I.Y. handyman skills, this was the end result. We love the idea of a eco-friendly garden that returns fresh produce and quirky pets as well. - Materials: Treated Pine, structural and fence palings Aviary mesh…
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Small laundry renovation using Kaboodle cabinetry
🖼️ The project: This laundry refresh project started with DIY demo. From there I learnt how to assemble and install Kaboodle Cabinets, plaster, tile and install floating shelves. I took my time with this project and after a couple of months I had a completely new, beautiful and a lot more functional tiny laundry. -…
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Front garden transformation with gate house and fence
🖼️ The project: We transformed our sloping, open front yard into a private, secure and functional outdoor space by building a custom gate house, retaining wall, timber fence and feature limestone entrance. The project created a welcoming entry while improving privacy, security and street appeal. We completed the majority…
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Ensuite renovation with stone feature wall
🖼️ The project: Our project is a complete D.I.Y. renovation of our main ensuite bathroom by my partner and myself. The renovation took us seven weeks. We completely changed this small and outdated area into a useful and calming space to relax and unwind. Our goal was to make our bathroom feel like you are in a cave-like…
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Farmhouse-style kitchen reno with stone walls
🖼️ The project: Complete renovation of a very dark L shape 60's style kitchen into a modern rustic farmhouse kitchen, complete with classic Smeg appliances, Kaboodle cabinets, copper farmhouse sink, Tassie Oak floor boards and real stone feature walls. - Materials: Kaboodle Corner Cabinet Kaboodle 3 draw cabinet Kaboodle 4…
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Upcycled bookcase using MDF and topping compound
🖼️ The project: An old bookshelf was a dumping ground for anything and everything and always looked messy even after trying to tidy it. So I decided to upcycle it, and couldn’t be more happy with the way it turned out! It’s now a calming feature in our home rather than the stress zone it previously was. - Materials: 3 mm…
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Modern D.I.Y. bathroom renovation from blank canvas
🖼️ The project: When we moved into our home, the bathroom had been neglected for years and it was beyond saving. I wanted to transform it into a beautiful, functional space that my toddler could enjoy and I could be proud of. Starting from making it a complete blank canvas, I took on every challenge myself, learning new…
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Backyard makeover with fire pit and screening
🖼️ The project: We transformed our blank backyard into a modern, low-maintenance entertaining space that is both functional and inviting. The project included new turf, curved garden beds, feature planting, irrigation, landscape lighting, a custom Ekodeck screen to conceal pool equipment, stepping stones and a dedicated…
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Underwater mural for nursery room
🖼️ The project: This is our mural in our baby boy's bedroom. I wanted something unique and special for a first baby and we absolutely love how it turned out. - Materials: https://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-250ml-extra-bright-sample-pot_p1408277…