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Lining steel-framed studio with Gyprock and OSB
We have finally finished lining our studio (a steel framed shed) We settled on using OSB on the ceiling and walls in the main living area, and Gyprock sheeting in on the end walls and in the bathroom! We are thrilled with the result! Still have a few finishing touches to do, but nearly there. Feature OSB in gyprock wall to…
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D.I.Y. studio and shed
A steel shed and studio built from scratch, with insulation installed to reduce workshop noise. The project Sarah designed this studio and shed. The engineering was signed off by a private certifier. We built it, with a little bit of help from family and friends along the way. The roof pitch is 35 degrees and the Colorbond…
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Easy D.I.Y. hat rack
A stylish hat rack and simple project ideal for D.I.Y. beginners. The project If you're like me and you seem to collect a number of very similar looking hats, you probably need a cute hat rack. This hat rack is made from six equal-sized pieces of timber. We used Western Red Cedar, but you might like to use something…
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Studio bathroom
A studio bathroom created with a budget of just $1540, including toilet, vanity unit, tiles and tapware. The project We have finished the studio bathroom and are so stoked with the result. It took us a couple of weeks working on weekends; not too long really. The preparatory work of the floor and walls to get them ready…
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VJ cladded door for backyard studio
Using VJ cladding with vertical recesses gave this entryway a rustic look. The project This is the first of four barn-style doors we are going to make for our shed and studio. It's been a bit of trial and error but we are pretty happy with the result. We placed a Special Order through Bunnings for 138 x 18mm Western Red…
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Baby mobile stand
We were given this gorgeous mobile but were struggling to work out how to hang it above the change table. So we decided to make this stand out of Tasmanian Oak doweling and an old marble lamp base we had laying around. See below a list of materials purchased from Bunnings to assemble. Dowel routed to adjust angle easily…
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Studio and shed in the making
This studio and shed is still a work in progress, but we have some big plans for these things! Designed by Sarah. Engineering signed off by a private certifier. Built by us, with a little bit of help from family and friends along the way. 🙂 Hoping to update with progress pics along the way. - Roof pitch 35 degrees. -…
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OSB kitchen cabinet doors
We made these door fronts using some off cuts of OSB leftover from the wall paneling. We were a little unsure how they might turn out, but are really happy with the end result. The bench top is pine laminate panel was purchased from Bunnings. The big butchers block/sink cover to add a little extra bench space is just the…
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Towel rail hack
Here is a little hack we have used to make what we think is quite a cute hand towel rail. Using only the following: - Tasmanian oak doweling - Curtain rod brackets - Sand paper - Estapol varnish
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New deck
Hi All, Wanted to share with you our new deck. It's been so nice to be able to enjoy it over summer! It was built over some old concrete and natural ground. Approx. 60sqm in size. - Treated pine for bearers and joints - Belian (Malaysian Hardwood) decking - Finished with an oil. Happy to answer any other questions you…
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Simple picture frame
This simple picture frame is made using just timber and cord. The project I found some cool old prints that I wanted to frame and thought I'd give it a go myself. It was easy, inexpensive and all materials were sourced from Bunnings. First profile attempted. Next time I'd probably make it a bit thinner to sit closer to the…
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Studio bathroom
We have finished the studio bathroom just in time for Christmas! And we are so stoked with the result!
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Budget bathroom vanity hack
Nice vanity units are so expensive! Heres a little hack to make your own that looks good and doesn't break the bank. I bought a standard vanity cabinet carcass from Ikea, took the measurements of the doors in store (you usually buy the doors separately), and made my own doors out of Tasmanian Oak. You can do the same with…
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Simple picture frame
I found some cool old prints that I wanted to frame and found this cool design and thought I'd give making them a go myself. It was super easy and inexpensive. All materials were sourced from Bunnings.
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New pergola
Hey All, I thought I'd share some of the projects we have been working on at our new house. Here's some images of our new pergola, we think it's pretty great. Best of all every time we work on a project we learn something new and gain more and more confidence to give something bigger and better a crack! Let me know if you…
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Outdoor entertaining kitchenette
This small outdoor kitchen has plenty of bench and storage space for gatherings on the deck. The project Every outdoor entertaining area needs a kitchenette. We used treated Pine to build the frame in case it gets wet when we're washing down the deck and so it can better withstand weather conditions. We used one and a half…
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How to make a cheese board
Difficulty: Beginner Impress friends and family at your next gathering with a D.I.Y. cheese board. This guide shows you how to make a two-tone timber board perfect for an antipasto platter. Sponsored Post Steps Step 1 When selecting pieces of timber, ensure that they are straight, and the edges are free from any damage.…
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Pergola over low-level deck
A custom pergola built with painted galvanised steel posts set into concrete and built over a low-level deck. The project We designed and built this pergola from scratch and have been enjoying evenings out on our new deck. Two large bolts are used to attach each end of the 240 x 45 x 5300 and 240 x 45 x 5100 beams to…
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Low-level hardwood deck built over concrete
A low-level deck built over concrete using a durable and termite-resistant hardwood. The project It's been so nice to be able to enjoy our new deck over summer. The deck was built over old concrete and natural ground and is approximately 60sqm in size. We used treated Pine for the bearers and joints, Belian (Malaysian…
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Barn-style door for backyard studio
So we have a door! Isn't she pretty!? This is the first of 4, barn style doors we are going to make for our shed and studio. This door has been a bit of trial and error but we are pretty happy with the result! We special ordered through Bunnings 138 x 18mm Western Red Cedar VJ cladding and, DAR Western Red Cedar for the…
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Alternative to bird netting!
For all those people who dread trying to net their fruit trees every year! We have been using these little fruit bags to individually protect our fruit from birds and other pests. They are heaps easier to put on and take off than traditional netting. They are also bird friendly and can be re-used each year. They look like…
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How to make a cute hat rack
If you're like me and you seem to collect a number of very similar looking hats, you probably need a cute hat rack. This cute hat rack is made from 6 equal sized pieces of timber. We have used Western Red Cedar, but you might like to use something lighter in colour like Tasmanian Oak. The hardware we used are brass bolts…
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Outdoor kitchenette
Every outdoor entertaining area needs a kitchenette. This design is all Sarah's! We've used treated pine to build the frame so it lasts better in case it gets wet from prevailing weather or when we are washing down the deck etc. The bench top is 1.5 Interbuild Project Panels. Cupboard is backed with OSB board, it's quite…
