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PVC cup holder in car
So I've gone all in on my Frank Green collection. I love my Frank Green bottles, I tell everyone I know to buy a Frank Green bottle. But there has always been a problem. The bottles are too big for cupholders, like comically too big (which isn't to say a bad thing, because it's exactly what I wanted for a bottle). So when…
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Epoxy garage floor transformation
You can easily give your garage floor a great new look by applying a protective epoxy floor. As well as looking good, the epoxy floor resists oil stains and is easy to wipe clean. The project So after what has been close to a year of planning I have finally completed my garage floor. It took a lot longer to get this…
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Backyard makeover with new deck and planter boxes
To create an inviting area for outdoor entertaining, a new deck was added with planter boxes and bench seating for less than $2,000. * The plan * The project * Before and after * How to plan a garden makeover The plan I built my first home – a modest block of land with a nice, affordable and maintainable three bedroom…
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D.I.Y large cup holder
PVC plumbing inverts used to make bespoke drink container holders for a car console. The project I love my Frank Green drink bottles. I tell everyone I know to buy a Frank Green bottle. But there has always been a problem. The bottles are too big for cupholders, like comically too big (which isn't to say a bad thing,…
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Planter box with decking timber cladding
This planter box with bench seating clad using decking boards was built as part of a backyard makeover and new deck build. The project Building this planter box was part of a comprehensive backyard makeover. We put the planter boxes in first to provide us with the basis for our deck height. It was also a place for us to…
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Epoxy garage floor project
So after what has been close to a year of planning I have finally completed my garage floor. It took a lot longer to get this project off the ground - as my brand new garage floor was not as pristine as one would expect from a new house. But after a couple of months of badgering my builder and a garage scrape later - we…
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Backyard makeover
So as some of my fellow workshoppers will know - I built my first home in 2016 and moved in early February this year. It's modest block of land with a nice, affordable and maintainable 3 bedroom house on the block. Now being quite a small block the space provided for the backyard was never going to be incredibly ample, in…
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Planter box with timber deck cladding
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Ideas for deck area
Hi everybody! Some of you may know that I've been hard at work for months on my Backyard Makeover. After what has been an ordeal, (I promise to update my original post with the many steps that were taken to finally get us to to this point) my deck is finally erected. So I still need to complete the cladding on my planter…
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Using an epoxy kit in the garage
I've recently been looking at this product after I saw an ad on TV for it: http://www.bunnings.com.au/dy-mark-8l-epoxy-slate-garage-floor-coating-kit_p1580415 Has anyone had any experience using a product like this? I'm really tempted as I feel like sealing up the garage floor this way will make the space far more…
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Tesla Powerwalls
Tesla Powerwall (And Solar) Saved An Aussie Household 92.2% On Their Electricity Bill What are everyone's thoughts on the Tesla Powerwall? Looks like people are really starting to see the cost benefits of these units and it looks like the ROI isn't anywhere near the originally predicted 20 years. I would definetely enjoy…
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First Home - What should I be purchasing for when I move in
As the title suggest I am currently building my first home (for more info visit my post regarding the joys of building), that process is exciting in of itself but as I near closer to completition the reality of the move is settling in. As such I've started wondering what exactly it is that I need to start purchasing so…
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Building my first home
I recently purchased a house and land package for my first home. I'm finding the whole process to be a daunting but enjoyable experience so far. Has anyone had any experience building their home? Hopefully your experience was problem free, but horror stories are definetely welcome!
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What's your Wi-Fi network named?
After browsing through this community I've come to the realisation that it is full of some very creative characters. With that in mind I'm wondering if our community members have some fantastically named Wi-Fi networks? I'm quite proud of my own network known simply as The Promised Lan. Does anyone else have a great name…
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New Home - Colour Scheme
