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10 ways to improve your home security
Protect your loved ones and property with simple D.I.Y. projects to improve your home’s security. Get inspiration from projects from the Bunnings Workshop community such as installing lights and adding screen doors. Please note lighting and electrical work should only be completed by a licensed electrician. 1. Build a…
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12 feature walls with wainscoting
Wainscoting is decorative wood panelling along the lower section of a wall. It can help transform a plain wall into a stunning feature of any home, adding style and character. Bunnings Workshop members have shared wainscoting feature walls in many different rooms. Get inspiration for your home from our clever and creative…
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15 ways to update your living room
Updating your living room can showcase your personal style and make the space more functional for relaxing and entertaining friends and family. You don’t need to undertake a full renovation to make a big impact. From painting walls to improving lighting, Bunnings Workshop members have shared many ways to make their living…
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12 ways to grow vegetables in your garden
Growing your own fresh vegetables can be incredibly rewarding and a great way to save on grocery bills. As our clever and creative Bunnings Workshop members demonstrate, you don’t need a spacious garden or perfect weather to grow vegetables or herbs. Get inspiration from some of the different ways our members have grown…
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Bunnings Workshop platform upgrade
Many thanks for your patience during the Bunnings Workshop platform upgrade. We hope you enjoy using the new-look site. Most changes are behind the scenes and will not affect all the helpful advice and the inspiring projects our community members share. Our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts will continue to assist with all…
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10 coffee station projects for your kitchen
Creating a dedicated space for your coffee machine is a small project that can make your kitchen more homely, functional, and let you show off your barista skills in style. Along with your coffee machine of choice, your café corner might also include a grinder, mugs and shelving for items like coffee beans, tea and sugar.…
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Top 10 most popular raised garden beds
A raised garden bed can help improve the quality and quantity of home-grown fruit and vegetables. It can be easier to keep weeds at bay, ensure optimal growing conditions, and water your plants. A raised bed can also look terrific, yet be surprisingly simple to make. We hope you are inspired by what clever and creative…
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How to find a tradesperson near you
Many thanks for joining the Bunnings Workshop community. You have joined a friendly, helpful community of people who are happy to roll the sleeves up and get stuck into home improvement projects. We try to encourage everyone to have a go and will happily provide the advice and support you need. If you need a hand with a…
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10 easy ways to enliven outdoor areas
Bunnings Workshop members have transformed many neglected gardens, unsightly backyards and tired alfresco areas to make them more inviting to enjoy with friends and family. Here are some quick and easy ideas from the community for inspiration for your own home. Please let us know if we can assist with your outdoor project.…
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20 living room makeover projects
A living room is often the heart of a home where families gather and guests are entertained. It’s a room that gives you the chance to showcase your personal style. Bunnings Workshop community members have shared many clever and creative projects that show you don’t need a huge budget or previous D.I.Y. experience to give…
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Upcoming changes to the Bunnings Workshop site
The Bunnings Workshop site has served the community well for the past decade, but the time has come to upgrade our platform. Please be assured that upcoming changes are largely technical and behind the scenes, and will not affect all the helpful advice on the site and the inspiring projects our members have shared. Our…
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Tips for staying cool in the hot weather
It's going to be another very hot day for many people around Australia. I hope everyone stays safe and as cool as possible. In the discussion below, please share your tips for staying cool in the hot weather. I'll kick off with one that helped a lot when my family and I were at the cricket during a scorcher on Saturday -…
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Australia's best backyards of the year
The great Australian backyard is a special place for entertaining family and friends and pottering around the garden. Our first search for Australia’s best backyards saw Bunnings Workshop members sharing many wonderful projects to add to our collection of backyard inspiration for your home. It was challenging for our…
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Top 10 most popular garden makeovers
A garden can be a relaxing oasis and a wonderful place to enjoy time with friends and family. But if your backyard or front garden has been neglected for a while, it can be a little overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, our clever and creative Bunnings Workshop community can provide plenty of…
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What's the best D.I.Y. advice you've ever received?
Hi everyone, Whether it's a cherished lesson passed on from one generation to the next, a throwaway line from a mate, or something you've personally learned the hard way, please share your favourite D.I.Y. tips in the discussion below. What is the best D.I.Y advice you've ever received? Jason
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How do you book workshops and garden club?
Bunnings customers can find and book workshops, garden club, kids D.I.Y. classes and family events at your local store via the Bunnings website. Just click on Stores at the top of the page, then Find a store, then click on the More details option when your chosen store has appeared. This will take you to a page where you…
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Where to find free pallets?
Most Bunnings stores will happily provide you with free pallets whenever they are available. Just speak to one of the helpful team members in the Timber Yard at your local store and they will be able to point you in the right direction. To avoid disappointment, we always recommend to give the store a call before visiting…
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Top 10 most popular projects of the year
For over a decade, clever and creative Bunnings Workshop members have been sharing their inspiring home improvement projects with our community. This year’s most popular projects are typically innovative but very achievable, even for those with limited budgets or D.I.Y. experience. Please let us know if you need a hand…
