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How to replace Lytworx festoon bulb?
Hi all, I'm wondering whether it is possible to replace a festoon bulb on the Lytworx Connectable Flat Cable Party Lights without having to replace/dispose of the whole length of lights as the 9 other bulbs on the strand work. Unfortunately it has just passed warranty by 2 months. I've tried contacting Lytworx and was…
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D.I.Y. kitchen splashback using cladding
Axon cladding, aluminium trim, waterproof sealant, and a lick of paint created a splashback that is easy to clean. The project We used James Hardie Axon cladding to create a vertical panelled-look splashback to complement the shaker style cabinetry. We wrapped the cladding around the walls of the kitchen and capped the end…
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How to fix slightly mismatched paint colour?
Hello Workshop Community, We’re in the middle of a powder room renovation and we’ve hit a bit of a snag with the painting. We purchased a 4L tin of Dulux Wash & Wear Low Sheen in the colour ‘Shaded Fuchsia’. It wasn’t enough to paint a 3rd coat in room so we then purchased an additional 2L tin of paint in the same…
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Air conditioning condenser screen
Adhering to the airflow requirements for the air conditioning condenser, this screening solution includes a hinge so the screen can be opened when the air conditioner is in use for added piece of mind. The project Chaks_DIY)'s Enclosure to screen hot water tank and wanted to do a similar screening on a condenser unit in…
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Luxury D.I.Y. bathroom renovation with bathtub
This stunning bathroom makeover features brass shower hardware, frameless shower screens and stylish tiling. The project Our main bathroom was small and dated and had all the original features from when the house was built. We set out to design a bathroom from scratch as part of our full house renovation. From working out…
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Cupboard converted into European-style laundry
This clever project turned an old linen cupboard into a compact but functional European-style laundry. The project As part of our house renovation, we converted the old laundry room into a home office/extra bedroom and moved the laundry into a European-style laundry cupboard in the hallway. Turning the linen cupboard into…
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Lawn renovation
A Kikuyu lawn was throughly weeded, scalped, fertilised and aerated to give the grass a new lease of life. The project Over the winter, we noticed our lawn had become overtaken by clover and weeds, and overall wasn’t looking as green or healthy as it was last summer. We researched for about a month before starting any work…
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D.I.Y. outdoor servery
An old piece of marble mounted on brackets makes a new servery outside a kitchen window. The project We set out to clean up the pergola area and utilise the space under the kitchen window. It was previously where we kept the rubbish bin, bags of potting mix and gardening tools. We had a spare piece of marble and decided to…
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Spray painted screen door
A dated security screen door was given a makeover using spray paint. The project We originally planned on replacing the cream-coloured screen door for a new security door that didn't have the diamond grille. The screen door worked perfectly fine and it seemed like a waste to replace it just for aesthetic reasons. Instead,…
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Side yard revamp with artificial grass
Synthetic turf proved the best option (and the most dog-friendly) for an awkward space where grass struggled to grow. The project This odd-shaped area in our backyard has been a tricky one to work with. We've always called it the "triangle area" because of the awkward shape of the space. The area was very damp and the…
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D.I.Y. sink drip ledge
A drip ledge added to a farmhouse sink. The project A simple, inexpensive and decorative addition to a farmhouse sink. A drip ledge (also called drip edge or drip rail) serves both form and function by giving a custom look to the kitchen sink, while also protecting the lower cabinetry from water drips. Materials Materials…
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Tidying up an odd-shaped area in the backyard
This odd-shaped area in our backyard has been a tricky one to work with. We've always called it the "triangle area" because of the awkward shape of the space. One positive is that it allowed us to create a separate area away from the main backyard so it can't be seen from the living area inside the house. We plan on using…
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D.I.Y. Mini Greenhouse Kit
Easy D.I.Y. Mini Greenhouse Project Kit We bought the Practa Greenhouse Project Kit and love how it turned out! It's perfect for keeping my smaller indoor plants protected outdoors and housing some water propagations that are rooting in glass jars. I painted the timber pieces (in Vivid White - Dulux Weathershield) before…
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Lawn renovation
Over the Winter, we noticed our lawn had become overtaken by clover, weeds and overall wasn’t looking as green or healthy as it was last Summer. We researched for about a month before starting any work and invested in tools and supplies we needed to bring our lawn back for Spring. Note: We have a Kikuyu lawn so the methods…
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D.I.Y. sink drip ledge
A simple, inexpensive and decorative addition to a farmhouse sink. A drip ledge (also called drip edge or drip rail) serves both form and function by giving a custom look to the kitchen sink while also protecting the lower cabinetry from water drips. Materials used: * Piece of timber * Wood screws * Angle Brackets * Stain…
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Light and bright ensuite renovation
This complete ensuite renovation used white wall tiles to brighten a small space, with matte-black tapware and accessories for contrast. The project Our first big D.I.Y. project was to renovate our ensuite bathroom. We did everything ourselves, from demolition to relining the Villaboard walls, screeding, waterproofing,…
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Screening an air conditioning condenser
Chaks_DIY)'s Enclosure to screen hot water tank and wanted to do a similar screening on a condenser unit in our backyard. * We started by measuring around the a/c condenser unit to make sure there was plenty of clearance in front for ventilation and air flow as well as space to accommodate some planter boxes up top. * We…
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Front door and sidelight makeover
A freshly painted new door and mirror-tinted sidelight gave a tired entryway a contemporary look. The project We wanted to replace our old front door and water-damaged sidelight and saw an opportunity to add some colour and character to the front-door area. We replaced the old door with a new one from Corinthian Doors. We…
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Budget screen door refresh
Easy budget-friendly security screen door refresh We originally planned on replacing the cream-coloured screen door for a new security door that didn't have the diamond grille. The screen door worked perfectly fine and it seemed like a waste to replace it just for aesthetic reasons. Instead, we decided to paint the diamond…
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Simple back door refresh
A simple back door refresh We recently finished the external side of our back door which involved painting the gutters, eaves, fascia and making a brick step. The room was previously a laundry which we've since converted to a home office. Details of what we used: Door: Hume Entrance Door Clear Glass Door Paint: Dulux…
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Backyard golf putting green
This fun project turned an unused corner of a yard into attractive putting green with built-in garden lighting. The project We built this backyard putting green from start to finish in just two days. The back corner of the backyard was never used. It mostly grew weeds and was overgrown with tree branches. Then we decided…
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DIY kitchen splashback
We used James Hardie Axon Cladding to create a vertical panelled-look to complement the shaker style cabinetry. We wrapped the Axon Cladding around the walls of the kitchen and capped the end panel behind the coffee station with a White Aluminium Tile Trim. The cladding required around 5 coats (yes, 5!) of Taubmans…
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Bedroom wainscot feature wall
This economical wainscoting project made a stunning feature of a bare bedroom wall. The project We wanted to add a feature wainscot panelling wall behind the bedhead to keep it consistent with the panelling throughout our house renovation. It was a relatively easy and inexpensive D.I.Y. project and adds some character to…
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Creating our dream D.I.Y. bathroom
Creating our dream D.I.Y. bathroom Our main bathroom was dated, small and had all the original features from when the house was built. We set out to design a bathroom from scratch as part of our full house renovation. From working out how to fit a bathtub, shower and vanity in a small space to selecting all the products…
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Ensuite bathroom renovation
🚿🚽 Renovating our small ensuite bathroom Our first big DIY project was to renovate our ensuite bathroom. We did everything ourselves from demo, re-lining the villaboard walls, screeding, waterproofing, tiling, installing new cornices, painting and installing all the fittings and fixtures. We wanted to achieve a light,…
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Cupboard converted into Euro laundry
Converting a linen/storage cupboard into a European Laundry As part of our house renovation, we converted the old laundry room into a home office/4th bedroom and decided to relocate and downsize the laundry room into a euro laundry cupboard in the hallway. Turning the linen/storage cupboard into a laundry required moving a…
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DIY outdoor servery
Creating a DIY outdoor servery We set out to clean up the pergola area and utilise the space under the kitchen window. It was previously where we kept the rubbish bin, bags of potting mix and gardening tools. We had a spare piece of marble and decided to make our own DIY version of a servery/serving bench. We didn't want…
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DIY backyard golf putting green
DIY Backyard Golf Putting Green - start to finish in 1 weekend! The back corner of the backyard was never used, grew mostly weeds and was overgrown with tree branches. Until we decided, let's put in a putting green! We spent a week researching, watching A LOT of YouTube videos on how to create a backyard putting green,…
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Bedroom wainscot panelling
DIY Bedroom Wainscot Panelling We wanted to add a feature wainscot panelling wall behind the bedhead to keep it consistent with the panelling throughout the house renovation. It was a relatively easy and inexpensive DIY project and adds some character to what would otherwise have been a blank white bedroom wall. How we did…
