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Epoxy resin coated timber kitchen cupboards
Epoxy resin coated timber kitchen cupboards Hello again... Cupboards had originally been painted with a gloss white. I have been experimenting with epoxy resin cutting boards etc and became quiet obsessed!! Why not have a go on the cupboard doors!! Considered replacing with new Kaboodle doors but the sizes etc were all…
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D.I.Y. narrow entryway table
A SpecRite panel and two steel legs used to create a narrow hallway table. The project The entry to the house via double doors is 1800 x 1400mm, which is a hard place to fit a hall table for keys, etc. I discovered this SpecRite panel with one side live edge at Bunnings, plus two furniture legs. I easily cut the panel down…
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Transformed plastic garden planters
$7 plastic planters from Bunnings. PVA glue also from Bunnings and leftover paint. Have been experimenting with crackle painting using glue..lots of videos on Web.. Prime pots after a sanding to make paint stick..apply undercoat then glue then topcoat...contrasting colours work best... and watch the magic happen. Have…
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Kitchen bench clad in Pine planks
(1) original kitchen..(2) kitchen bench painted black...(3) bench then covered in vinyl planks (4) bench now covered in pine planks laminate was first painted in cream now recoated in "crackle" effect paint Moved into house Nov 21...been playing around ever since! Wait time for a new kitchen was very lonnnng!!! so had a go…
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D.I.Y leaf cover for kidney-shaped pool
Needs the extra shade sale The "offending trees" Very few leaves under coverOvernight without cover Diy leaf cover for Kidney Shaped Pool. Frustrated with cleaning leaves from pool bottom...only to go inside and return to same job 30 mins later!!! Old pool surrounded by trees!!! Did some googling on pool covers and rollers…
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D.I.Y. narrow entryway table
Entry to the house via double doors ....1800 wide by 1400 deep. Hard to place or fit hall table for keys etc. Discovered this SpecrRite panel yesterday with one side live edge at bunnings ..$30 plus 2 x furniture legs $8 each. Easily cut panel down with hacksaw to 18 cm wide. Will anchor bench to stud for sturdiness.…
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Adhesive floor tiles over carpet for workshop area
Hi again ..finished my workshop area a couple of weeks back. Small garage area attached to house Started with badly stained black flat pile carpet. Have been renovating so wasn't as careful as I could have been in my "girl" shed. These senso plank adhesive tiles from bunnings have proved effective..was dubious as to…
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DIY self grooming cat stand
DIY self grooming cat stand for $5!!! You will need a covered board between 30 and 40 cm square....covered with carpet piece would be a good idea. Cobweb brush from bunnings...$5 Remove brush from handle...hacksaw or jigsaw. Drill two holes in board and bend brush to shape , insert wire ends.. voila. "Max" is still getting…
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Upcycled large Pine chopping board
Recently repainted tiles, benchtop and cupboards in kitchen.. Became a little 'precious' about the painted benchtops!! though holding up well. Found old pine computer desk at op shop and dismantled top. Sanded and sealed with Grapeseed oil. Placed stick on felt pads (bought at bunnings) on bottom so chopping board slides…
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Resurfacing concrete around pool
Before..two tone grey concrete!! I really wanted to use Maxpro pebble resurfacer on this old concrete but no longer available in Australia I believe..still a diy video up on bunnings site though I think.... so settled on painting with Crommelin liquid stone..a mixture of terracotta sandstone and basalt...used a concrete…
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Painted kitchen roller blind
Cheap kitchen roller blind...painters tape and acrylic paint...voila!!!! After Taped blindBefore
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DIY textured plant stands
Made these from pvc pipes...the larger the better.. Covered pipe with plaster tape then spread Multi purpose joint compound over pipe (both available at bunnings) and allow to dry Up to 48 hours....they can then be painted or sealed but prefer the natural look. Plastic gloves a must to spread compound....cheers
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Opening up an internal bathroom
Bathroom adjoins master bedroomCut and installed New diffuser bought at bunnings Unusual internal bathroom in 1990s house..has been made over probably 15 years back..tooooo many mirrors and feels small for main and only bathroom. Plan to create 2nd bathroom in laundry downstairs eventually. No window only leaking skylight.…
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Budget kitchen renovation
Moved into house in November1990's timber kitchen...layout was OK, but very dated so decided on a full paint job.Walls, cupboards, laminex benchtop and tiles and all timber architraves .Dismantled cupboards above stove to display open shelves.Removed doors from pantry as they were very impracticable.New oven but decided to…
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Framed wall hung TV
Updated tv frame Just a quickie...have just made a frame for wall hung TV in bedroom...first attempt at a picture frame. Made with left over bits from recent renos. First construct simple frame ...attach to TV to make sure it fits then attach the decorative frame to it...in this case left over skirting boards. You have to…
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Chequerboard entry transformation
After 1990's house with 300 x 300 cream floor tiles on ground floor..quite dated and wanted a more defined entry...found Gerflor senso prime adhesive tiles at Bunnings 305 x 305 so small amount of trimming needed. Used hair-dryer to apply tiles and they have not moved. Easily removed if wanted in the future. Painted the…
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Turning a garage into a sewing room come cathouse
After Moved into house last November with small side garage attached to house...needed a sewing room so painted and layed adhesive tiles (to concrete floor...used extra vinyl glue ..Senso Urban Planks 914 x152 x2mm) and have been very successful with no movement. Since moving in have acquired Max the cat hence the…
