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Bedroom suite refresh with spray paint
Quick bedroom suite makepver using spraypaint to freshen up the colour. Materials Dulux Duramax spray paint in satin white Tools dust mask gloves drop sheets Steps Step 1 The bedroom suite was spray painted in parts. Wipe down the drawers with warm soapy water to remove dust and grime. The drawers were sprayed first, using…
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Hamptons laundry makeover with VJ panelling
Laundry retrofit makeover to incorporate a new drier and to match a Hamptons aesthetic. The existing cupboards were kept but new hybrid flooring was installed, new laminate benchtop from Bunnings, new splashback tiles installed and VJ panelling installed on opposite wall. Project finished with LED lights under the overhead…
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Quick barbecue makeover with spraypaint
Our Webber BBQ had burn marks on the lid but still worked well so I decided to try give it an instant facelift with speciality heat spray paint from Bunnings to freshen up the extreior and make it look nicer. The stand was also sprayed with just a regular spray paint to freshen that up too. Materials Heavy duty oven…
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DIY fenced outdoor area using pool fencing
My husband and father-inlaw completed a DYI fenced area using pool fencing that was brought straight off the shelves from Bunnings. We needed to divide off the space because our dog is very energetic and jumps all over my Mum each time she tries to go outdoor and because of a leg disability we needed to be able to contain…
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Upcycled bathtub worm farm
My father inlaw created this awesome worm farm out of completely recycled materials for me. I know the lid will get hot in summer but I have dampened hessian bags on top of my worms and also a reflective material to help reflect the sun away from the worms. The worms are flourishing and he has even created a second one for…
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Hamptons-inspired hallstand
I purchased this hallstand second hand and it was lovely beforehand but it did not suit my Hamptons inspired home. I used porter's Paint in Popcorn to transform it into a stunning Hamptons hallstand that has pride of place in my master bedroom. Materials Ryobi electric sander Porter's Paint- Popcorn Unipro paintbrushes and…
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Painted fence and shade garden
I transformed a drab part of the backyard with Dulux weathersheild paint on the fence in a lighter, fresher colour and planted out the garden with a heap of shade loving plants that were purchased from the indoor plant section of Bunnings (the area is so heavily shaded that the plants are not affected by the summer heat, I…
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Bathroom renovation with open plan design
Full bathroom makeover, completed with the help of a local cabinet maker. The room was a retrofit of an existing 3-way bathroom. The original design did not work well, with hung doors used instead of sliders resulting in a very closed off bathroom that felt dark, cramped and not practical. The doors and internal walls were…
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Walk-in wardrobe transformation
Steps Step 1 We ripped out the old top shelf and railing and set the wall with setting compound. Step 2 The wall was sanded with a palm sander using low grit to get a smooth finish and cleaned down with sugar soap to remove the excess dust. Step 3 The ceiling was repainted with fresh ceiling paint and the walls were…
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Bookcase turned into a plant stand
Vintage bookcase/bookstand upcycled to become an indoor plant stand. Steps Step 1 The bookcase was taken apart and the shelving was stripped with paint stripped. Once dried it was fully sanded. Step 2 The shelves were painted with multiple layers of waterbased varnish. The spindles were cleaned and paint with fusion…
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Outdoor area makeover
I wanted to freshen our outdoor area up so my husband and I started the big task of repainting our old colourbond fence with a lighter & fresher colour that matches our eaves and outdoor undercover structure. We painted the fence with exterior paint and used a brush and roller because we had established trees. The fence…
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Upcycled vintage desk and chair
This project was one of my first upcycling projects. The desk had a removable leather bound insert that had been damaged by the previous owner. I repainted the desk in a locally made chalk paint and I replaced the leather top with beautiful wallpaper that I decoupaged onto the top. I also taught myself how to reupholster…
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Painted garage floor
Our old concrete flooring in the garage was stained and marked. Hubby and I painted it with a dark grey concrete paint to freshen it up. Hubby added some flat pack cupboards that we brought at Bunnings. I had handles so hubby added those instead of using the ones from the flat pack so he didn’t have to drill 2 holes for…
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Budget laundry reno with new benchtop and tiling
This economical makeover brought a new freshness and practicality to a dated laundry. The project My husband renovated the laundry for me with the help of his Dad. The only tradie we got in was the plumber to move the pipes to under the sink. We have licensed electricians in the family so they did the electrical work for…
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Laundry renovation
My husband renovated the laundry for me. Everything in the finished pic came from Bunnings. My husband did the whole project with the help of his Dad, the only tradie we got in was the plumber to move the pipes to under the sink (we have licensed electricians in the family so they did the electrical work for us) the bench…
