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Timber plant stand
I wanted to have more plants in my house. I have a Cardwell lily from my Grandfather (via my Mum) that was pot bound & on the verandah. Big, light green leaves that would add colour & life inside. I had previously bought a 45cm metal planter stand that seats a black pot with a raised base that I like but only a 60cm…
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Dining table using laminated panels
A fine dining table was created using timber panelling, steel legs plus stain and varnish. The project Being in need of a dining table and not a fan of flat pack, I made a new one using a Hardwood Laminated Panel and Rapidmesh Furniture Legs. I cut the panel back from 2400mm to 1800mm and then rounded all the edges with a…
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Easy glass-topped pallet coffee table
A glass pool fence panel exactly the same size as a European pallet is perfect for a simple coffee table. The project We have an alfresco area and needed a coffee table, especially as we had visitors coming over. My wife had salvaged two European pallets from roofing tile repairs at her work. Why European ones? Because…
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Changing kitchen cupboards to drawers
We have a "standard" project home with basic kitchen cabinetry. I've been cursing/grumbling about the lack of storage & more importantly, the dysfunction of under-bench cupboards with their limited accessibility. So, I bit the bullet & converted a couple to drawers. Being non-standard sizes, I couldn't just replace…
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Quick dining table build
In need of a dining table & not a fan of flat pack, I had previously made a table using a merbau fence panel . That's now being consigned to the outdoor after I made a new one using rapidmesh legs and a laminated panel like this one. Was looking at some merbau specials (1800*900 & 2100*1050) when I found another (2400*900)…
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Changing kitchen cupboards to drawers
Replacing kitchen cupboards with drawers can offer a more practical storage solution and better use of space. The project We have a standard project home with basic kitchen cabinetry. I've been cursing and grumbling about the lack of storage and, more importantly, the dysfunction of under-bench cupboards with their limited…
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Backyard renovation with decks and boardwalk
An extended alfresco with two adjoining decks and a boardwalk with lush greenery planted on either side creates an inviting outdoor space in this impressive backyard renovation. The project Like a lot of people, we had a bland backyard. After some tinkering – painting the inside of the treated Pine fence, and building a…
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Turning Merbau fence panels into furniture
Wanted some cheap furniture, preferably not flat pack but real timber, and that fitted my spaces. Found 1800x900 merbau fence panels that I've repurposed. Table: Made a base then added a panel for the Table top. Treated pine for legs so it can Be re-purposed outside as a bbq Table. 1800x900x700. Wanted a console table or…
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Yard reno
Was checking out @Jason's blog post of top 10 garden makeovers & was motivated to add our story. BTW, I think some of Jason's picks (e.g. @maknilsin) were renos (major rework) rather than makeovers (cosmetic/low rework) but that's just my opinion; regardless, they were inspiring & a great read. Hope this inspires others…
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Outdoor solar light Xmas tree
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christmas (Xmas) "tree" w lights
My contribution to th Xmas spirit...a Xmas lights tree 😀 Materials: 3m + 1m lengths of stormwater pipe, lights, pegs, plant tie, scraps of timber, pipe joiner, cup hooks, 1 hole... Could make a permanent in-ground socket with a larger diameter pipe.
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Quick-n-easy glass-topped recycled pallet coffee table
We have an al fresco area & wanted/needed a coffee table, especially as we had visitors coming over 🙂 My wife had salvaged 2 Euro pallets from roofing tile repairs at her work but they're available from Bunnings on occasion. Why Euro ones? Bcos they're the perfect size (800Wx1200L) for a glass pool fence panel. Materials:…
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Semi-industrial shelving
We have a lot of unused space under the breakfast bench--the perfect place for some storage. The AWW (Edit: changed Mrs to AWW, Amazing Wonderful Wife, under advisement) is getting more adept at woodworking so was keen to do a project by herself--I stood back & only intervened with advice when I thought necessary, which…
