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Evaporative is great except for blisteringly hot days
It's really hot today and we have evaporative cooling installed. It does a great job until mid-afternoon, and then the challenge of the heat seems too great to keep the house cool. For anything except scorchingly hot days we love the cool, seabreeze feel of evaporative, and having the bi-folds and windows open. We're…
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Double glazed windows to reduce road noise?
The road noise from inside our house isn't too bad, but you really notice it on weekend mornings when there is a chance of a sleep in! Our master bedroom is at the front of the house and it doesn't take much of an increase in traffic to wake you on weekend mornings. Does anybody have any recommendations on double glazed…
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LEGO character display frame
This display frame for LEGO figurines is a simple weekend project to tackle with the kids. The project This clever and attractive display frame for Lego mini figures by Bunnings Workshop member Kim is an easy weekend project you could do with your kids. It would also make a popular present. More popular kids D.I.Y.…
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How to remove stains from a crushed aggregate driveway
I recently discovered this simple way to remove stains from my crushed aggregate driveway. I'm not sure what type of stone they are, but the orange stones would 'bleed' and create blotches of small but noticeable brown stains all over the driveway. Here are my tips for removing the stains - the driveway looks much better…
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Easy fix for a front door that jams
Here's a simple tip for a front door that jams just enough to be a nuisance, and stops the door from closing smoothly. No need to take the door off of its hinges, which is particularly difficult if it's a heavy front door. Step 1: Get a large, coarse piece of sandpaper and sit it over the kickplate. Step 2: Slowly swing…
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D.I.Y. LEGO character display frame
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Timber Bike Storage Box Inspiration
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How to deter spiders?? There seems to be a plague right now.
I used to be terrified of spiders, but have improved in my adult years and don't freak out like I used to. However that doesn't mean I want a house full of them. We've had a constant stream of spiders in the house over the past 2 months. About 5 large huntsman included. Without fail the huntsmen always seem to appear in…
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Best way to budget for a pool? What do they really cost?
We are in the process of considering a new house build, which is challenging enough in its own right. A big part of our motivation is to move our young family into a better family home, with a better family lifestyle - so the lure of a pool is an exciting proposition. I'm having a hard time understanding the basic costs…
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What is the best way to cook sausages?
I've seen the latest Workshop discussion on best method to cook steak. Equally challenging is the best way to cook sausages on the bbq. Now that the bbq is out at our place we've had a couple of sausage cooking disasters. What's the best way to avoid the sausage skin splitting? Grill or hotplate? Lip down or up? Rotation…
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How do I dispose of old paint? How long can I keep cans of paint for?
We are getting organised to do a bit of painting in the house over the Christmas break, to freshen up the house interior. Our house is about 9 years old and a few of our feature walls seem to have dulled a little, so we really want to brighten them up. That also means the original cans of paint have been sitting in the…
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Budgeting for a house build - how much does it cost to build a house?
After more than a year after deciding on a bit of a sea change for our family, and constantly searching the property market without success, we have decided to give up on the hope of finding an existing family home, and build instead. We are trying to do the sums for our budget on what it will cost to build, after buying a…
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Weatherboards - What are the downsides?
We love the charm of weatherboard clad homes and after touring a weatherboard open house on the weekend are pretty close to making an offer on one. We've only ever owned brick homes to date. The house in question is only 2 years old so I expect is using the latest in weatherboard technology. What do I need to be aware of?…
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Before and After Pegboard Inspiration
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How to stop Dogs pooping on artificial turf?
I'm sure somebody on Workshop has a proven solution to this!? We have a nice patch of artificial turf in the backyard that the trampoline sits on, and the kids play on. We don't have a natural lawn at all, so this is it. On a side note, we really miss grass - our house will definitely have a big, generous lawn. I've bought…
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Stop your paint brush drying out - cling wrap it in between coats
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Joinery as an art form
