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DIY converted & reupholstered Ottoman fold-out bed
Bought a cheap red /black fold out ottoman bed & clearance linen fabric from Ikea. Removed all the fabric on the ottoman, cut the top in half & used the original fabric as a template to reupholster. Added a piano hinge to the top, sanded the legs & shifted the gas struts to accommodate the folded top. One inbuilt headboard…
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DIY garden webbing headboard
After finding a little blurb in the Bunnings magazine I made a budget DIY version of a weaved fabric headboard using a simple frame, 20m of Hessian garden webbing & a staple gun, all from Bunnings!
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How to convert ottoman bed lid to fold and become headboard?
Hi , I've recently bought a single fold out bed ottoman. I am planning on upholstering it and in the process want to convert the single top to a folding half top to make it have a headboard when the bed is out. Basically I need to remove the fabric and foam , cut the wood top in half and add a few hinges before adding cut…
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DIY hidden extendable pipe garden netting/trellis frame
Hi I have just purchased some 80cm colorbond raised garden beds and wanted to have the option of netting them to stop birds etc taking my delicious (future) tomatoes. So i came up with an extendable pipe system that when not in use can be unlocked and lowered back into the garden *mostly* hidden from view. It involves a…
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Courtyard reno (half DIY)
Hi all I am currently updating my courtyard after the previous owner did a terrible DIY concrete pour that sat flush with the door causing flooding inside when it rained. First step was manually breaking up about 8 tonne of concrete(lucky there was no rebars) . This ultimately showed multiple fences with rotted posts so am…
