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How to replace a flyscreen
Difficulty: Beginner Replacing flyscreen is a quick, easy and inexpensive job. It enables you to ensure there’s plenty of fresh air in the house while keeping the insects outside where they belong. Sponsored Post Steps Step 1 Before removing the flyscreen, give it a quick brush or wipe down. Make sure you remove any…
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D.I.Y. kids loft bed
So my kids we’re treated brand new bedroom suites when we built our house. Which was great until one of their friends got a loft bed early last year. As my daughters decided at NYE they wanted seperate rooms again so I had to work out the layouts etc. So I did my research and given their single bed frames are in perfect…
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D.I.Y. side gate using Bunnings tutorial
This sturdy gate was constructed by following a Bunnings tutorial by a D.I.Y. novice. It looks fantastic and uses recycled pallet timber. The project My partner asked me to build a gate for the side of our house. I haven’t done anything like this before so I was a bit stumped over where to start. During one of my usual…
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D.I.Y. portable bike stand
We recently had our council hard rubbish clean up so figured it was a good time to organise the storage under our stairs. Our biggest problem was all the bikes, scooters etc. I needed something that I could move the bikes easily when needing to access the storage behind them. So using some timber and bike hooks I bought…
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Toy car track with storage
This creative kids toy car track doubles as a toy storage unit to keep a bedroom, play room or living area tidy. The project I made this D.I.Y. car track to keep my kids entertained during school holidays using MDF for the top and Pine for the table. I found plenty of pictures online to use around the track by searching…
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D.I.Y. portable bike stand
This bike rack on castors makes it easy to store multiple bicycles in a tight space and can be built in just a day. The project We recently had our council hard rubbish clean up, so I figured it was a good time to organise the storage under our stairs. Our biggest problem was all the bikes and scooters. I needed to…
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New shed storage project
Hi everyone - as my love and interest in DIY continues to grow I found I needed an adequate area to accommodate this. I needed decent storage and a portable workbench that would be suitable for my drop saw but found it hard to find anything that ticked all the boxes. So I tried my best at creating my own. This way I could…
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DIY wedding arbour
Late last year 2 very important people to me got married. Not only was I blessed to be the Maid of honour, I was also asked if I could build a wedding arbour to feature in the background as they said they’re ‘I Do’s’. After much research they decided on the Hexagon shape, Champagne Gold finish to match their colour theme.…
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Damaged timber step repair
My parents have spent nearly 3 years renovating their home both inside and outside. Their main focus was an outdoor entertaining area centred around their pool, which has provided the perfect setting for family gatherings or enjoying special moments with the grandkids. Unfortunately they started to notice the steps that…
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D.I.Y. kids table tennis table
With winter behind us and the lighter nights starting next week, it’s the perfect excuse to get my kids outside and enjoying the fresh air. I am always having to find new ways to entertain them. My 2 youngest are energiser bunnies who don’t stop till they crash in bed. They are also very competitive. We have table tennis…
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Kids bedroom upgrade with bunk bed
This renovation uses a bunk bed and light colours to make a small bedroom bigger and brighter. The project My second child drew the short straw with her bedroom. The layout creates a smaller area to work with and the location means it gets the least amount of sunlight. After much planning we were able to come up with a…
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Portable kids table tennis table
This portable table tennis table can be set up at the perfect height for kids and is easy to store away. The project I am always trying to find new ways to entertain my kids. My two youngest kids are energiser bunnies who don’t stop until they crash in bed. They are also very competitive. We have a table tennis table but…
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Industrial-look desk with storage
This clever design uses a Pine project panel and storage cubes to create a stylish and functional student desk. The project While the kids were remote learning we realised that having three kids, laptops, books, etc on the dining table wouldn’t work. Since my eldest needed the most room and some space from the younger two,…
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D.I.Y. bedroom drawers using recycled pallet timber
This stylish and functional chest of drawers combines new and recycled timber to make an attractive storage solution. The project My daughters decided they wanted to share a bedroom. The issue was how to combine two bedroom cupboards into one. The old drawers were falling apart, plus I needed something that would fit in…
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D.I.Y. gate - Thanks to Bunnings tutorials
My Partner asked me to build a gate for the side of our house. I haven’t done anything like this before so was a bit stumped over where to start. Then during one of my usual Bunning browsing visits I found their DIY - How to build a gate tutorial. i found it very informative, making the whole process easier to understand…
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Hallway bag and shoe organiser
This clever children's bag and shoe rack fits nicely behind a front door and is easy for kids to access. The project I updated our front entrance. My previous portable bag organiser was amazing but it was time for something new. Using the amazing Flexi Storage shelving range I was able to create an organised area for the…
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DIY scrap wood projects - Any Ideas to share?
As much as we like to utilise every material when creating projects, it’s inevitable that we will end up with scraps/left overs. I hate wasting materials so found myself hoarding everything and taking up a lot of room in the garage. During Covid I was limited to what supplies I could purchase, so decided to sort out my…
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Kids bedroom upgrade
Unfortunately my 2nd child drew the short straw with her bedroom. The layout creates a smaller area to work with and the location means it gets the least amount of sunlight. After much planning we were able to come up with a design and colour theme that would help brighten the room but also give the appearance of more…
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DIY sloped frontyard landscaping
We have finally completed the last major section of our front yard. As you can see we are on a steep slope which made the job quite tricky. After 5 attempts we finally found a layout that suited the area, easy to maintain (major priority) and has received a thumbs up from our neighbours. Given the location of our house, it…
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Upcycled desk and floating shelves
This desk was made using fence pickets and the original top and matches the industrial feel of a D.I.Y. loft bed. The project After building D.I.Y. loft beds using existing bed frames, I finished off this bedroom makeover by adding floating shelves and a desk using leftover fence pickets. To give an industrial feel and…
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Pallet timber farmhouse clock
This rustic, farmhouse-style clock was made by attaching a clock face to a D.I.Y. pallet timber back. The project Everything I have made has been for personal use or as a gift. My boss asked me to make a wooden clock similar to one I made for our home to finish off their kitchen and lounge room renovation. Working with…
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D.I.Y. kids loft bed
Single bed frames were converted into loft beds using recycled timber. The project My kids were treated to brand new bedroom suites when we built our house, which was great until one of their friends got a loft bed. My daughters decided that they wanted separate rooms again, so I did my research and, given their single bed…
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Bag organiser for entryway
Finally got sick of my 3 kids dumping their bags, shoes etc at the front door every night! Not to mention the ninja like moves we’d recreate while entering the front door - trying not to fall over as our foot slips on a discarded item. So made this and suddenly my kids are able to put their stuff away nice and neatly (and…
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Kids Christmas present - D.I.Y. cubby house
Firstly I’d like to thank @Yorky88 for your helpful advice answering my long list of questions!! Plus all the other posts showing their DIY Cubby’s - such great jobs and appreciate learning from the different methods etc. Thankfully had it finished just in time for Christmas. Still needed a few paint touch ups and some…
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Bag and shoe organiser for entryway
Entryways can quickly become dumping grounds for bags and shoes. This handy organiser creates a place to put belongings away neatly and safely. The project Finally got sick of my three kids dumping their bags and shoes at the front door every night – not to mention the ninja-like moves we’d have to pull while entering the…
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Portable workbench and garage shelving
A bespoke portable workbench with lockable castor wheels, space for her drop saw and plenty of storage alongside D.I.Y. vertical shelving. The project With a growing interest in D.I.Y., Tara found that she needed a workbench with decent storage and space for her drop saw. She built a custom portable workbench that gives…
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Huge D.I.Y. Merbau deck
A huge deck perfect for outdoor entertaining with friends and family was built for under $6,000. The project Bunnings Workshop member Tara built this 12m x 4.2m deck for under $6,000, including joists, bearers, posts, cement and screws. By purchasing Merbau decking boards in different lengths, Tara was able to keep her…
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Pallet timber floating shelf
A floating shelf is a fantastic way to add storage and an attractive feature to any room. The project I’ve wanted to make this shelf for ages but kept putting it off. I was surprised at how easy it was. Using my spirit level, I checked all was good to go and then attached two pieces of pallet timber on the top and bottom,…
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Two-storey pallet timber cubby house
A unique two-storey cubby house with a telescope, steering wheel and slide built using recycled pallet timber and Merbau decking boards. The project Thankfully finished this D.I.Y. cubby house project just in time for Christmas. Still needed a few paint touch ups and some accessories added, including the shade sail, but…
