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Bathroom refresh with large timber benchtop
A dated bathroom was given a $1700 makeover that included a new benchtop, shower screen, sink, tapware, cabinetry and fresh paint. The project When we first bought our house we were tossing up the idea of completely redoing the bathroom but decided that it was going to be too costly. The bathroom as we bought it had peach…
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How to pour a concrete slab
Difficulty: Intermediate A concrete foundation is a durable way to secure a shed to the ground and helps prevent moisture inside. This guide shows you how to lay a 1400mm x 700mm x 90mm slab for a garden shed but you can adjust this to suit your project and space. Sponsored Post Steps Step 1 Measure and cut two 700mm…
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Backyard covered patio with low-level deck
A backyard covered patio with low-level deck provides an outdoor entertaining area that can be enjoyed all-year round. The project Completed this decking and patio project over the summer. We were looking to maximise our usage of the backyard by creating a covered area, and replacing the old brick pavers with a low-level…
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How to finish a concrete slab
There are a number of different finishes to consider depending on the purpose of a D.I.Y. concrete slab. Smooth concrete can be slippery when wet. For an anti-slip footpath, wait half an hour after laying the concrete and brush over the surface with a broom in one direction. Edging tools can be used on the corners of the…
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Kitchen overhaul
A tired and dated kitchen was updated with new flooring, cabinets, tiled splashback, benchtop, tap and sink for $9,000. The project I recently completed a renovation of my in-laws' rental unit. It's a third floor one-bedder and the whole place was starting to look tired, dated and a bit grubby. In particular, the kitchen…
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Kitchen makeover
I recently completed a renovation of my in-laws' rental unit. It's a third floor one-bedder and the whole place was starting to look tired, dated and a bit grubby. In particular, the kitchen had very little bench space and a horrible old freestanding gas oven/stove combination. To begin the reno the old lino and carpet was…
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Back patio and deck
Hi all, finally uploading a decking and patio project that we completed over the summer. We were look to maximise our usage of the backyard by creating a covered area, and replacing the old brick pavers with a low level deck . Before: After: This project was tackled in two parts, with one weekend being used to construct…
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Bathroom refresh
Hi all, Just sharing the work we have done in our bathroom to update its styling. When we first bought our house we were tossing up the idea of completely redoing the bathroom but decided that it was going to be too costly to do straight up. The bathroom as we bought it had peach coloured walls with blue wall tiles and a…
