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Fence refresh using paint
A garden fence refreshed with new Dulux Monument paint, applied with a Wagner sprayer. The project We recently moved into our 1950s home and realised it was in desperate need of a new back fence and a paint refresh. Due to the poor condition of the far-back fence, we had to hire tradies to replace this portion of the…
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Board and batten feature walls
MDF panels, moulding and fresh paint used to create feature walls in a home entryway. The project We have recently moved into our home which was built in the early 1950s and found there is much work to be done. We decided to start with a fun project to get us motivated and what better way than to add some features and…
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Fire pit area with planter box and bench seat
Pine and Merbau used to build a planter box with a bench seat for an outdoor entertaining area with fire pit. The project We had a large space in our backyard that was going to waste and we wanted to maximise the potential of our outdoor living area by transforming this unused section into a charming firepit area. By…
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Firepit area with planter box and bench seat
Finished firepit areaWe had a large space in our backyard that was going to waste and we wanted to maximise the potential of our outdoor living area by transforming this unused section into a charming firepit area. By adding a firepit, we envisioned creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere that could serve as a feature for…
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How to repair this rendered wall?
Hi Workshop community, The wall between my front yard and my neighbour's driveway has seen better days and the render has come off in several sections. What tools and materials do I need from Bunnings to repair it? Thank you! Tinker_bell
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What is this plant growing in my lawn?
Hi Workshop community! I have this plant growing all over my lawn. It also produces little white flowers. Is this a weed? What is the best way to remove it? Thank you, Tinker_Bell
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Fence refresh using paint
Fence AfterWe recently moved into our 1950s home and realised it was in desperate need of a new back fence and a paint refresh. Due to the poor condition of the far-back fence, we had to hire trades to replace this portion of the fence, but we are glad that we did. Materials * Dulux 4L Monument Low Sheen Weathershield…
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Board and batten feature walls
We have recently moved into our home which was built in the early 1950s and found there is much work to be done. We decided to start with a fun project to get us motivated and what better way than to add some features and paint! The entire project took us roughly 3 weekends to complete as this extends the entire length…
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Refurbished bar stools
Well-used bar stools were freshened up with varnish and paint. The project We had been on the hunt for new bar stools for a while and decided to look on Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace for unwanted ones we could refurbish. We found four bar stools from a restaurant that was turning into an ice cream shop and got them at…
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Refurbished bar stools
We had been on the hunt for new bar stools for a while and decided we would start looking on Gumtree and FB Marketplace for some unwanted ones we could refurbish. We found 4 bar stools from a restaurant turning into an ice cream shop and got 4 at $10 each. It was a pretty simple facelift for these stools! How we did it: *…
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How to restore my outdoor table?
Hi there! This is my first post 😁 I have a 5 year old outdoor table and bench set that is a little worse for wear. I would love to know what are the best tools to sand it and then seal it for outdoor weather? Not fussed on staining it another color, my focus is more getting it smooth as I hate the feeling of dry cracked…
