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Herringbone dining table using recycled timber
A bespoke dining table with a herringbone pattern and matching bench seats built using plywood, recycled pallet timber, sleeper off-cuts and fence posts. The project I made this custom dining table out of reclaimed pallet timber and sleeper off-cuts. Steps Step 1 I first wanted to confirm the size of the table will be…
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Bathroom renovation with Redgum vanity
An old slab of Redgum timber tuned into a vanity unit benchtop was the hero of a bathroom renovation which also included new tiling and the addition of a bathtub. The project This was a bathroom reno project I did on our house. The bathroom was already functional but very tired and dated. I enjoyed bringing it back to life…
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New European laundry installation
A new European-style laundry built from scratch featuring floating shelves and subway tiles. The project A laundry build from scratch. Steps Step 1 First up was the demolition stage and relocating the electrical and water outlets. Step 2 After installing the new walls, waterproofing and tiling, I added the floating…
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Paved firepit area with built-in seating
A unique paved fire pit area with built-in bench seating for a sloping block created with materials including rendered concrete, cobblestones and Pine sleepers. The project This is a fire pit I made from scratch on a sloping block. Steps Step 1 The backyard was incredibly overgrown, so a fair but of clearing was needed…
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Bedroom build with custom bed
An old laundry transformed into a bedroom with new cupboards and shelving, a Queen-sized foldable bed, as well as Acacia flooring. The project This room was originally an oversized laundry. I relocated the laundry and decided to make this into a multipurpose spare bedroom. Steps Step 1 I first started by repairing the wall…
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Mud room cabinet for entrance
Pine, Acacia timber and FJ panels were used to create a mud room-style cabinet for a front entranceway. The project Our front room was looking a bit bare, so I put in this mud room cabinet to enhance the room and also have a tidy place to put our shoes. Steps Step 1 I started out by buying the basket drawers and built the…
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DIY paved firepit area with built-in seating
This is a firepit I made from scratch on a sloping block. Materials Render Cobble stones Sealer Concrete Mortar Reinforcing mesh/rod Paint Sand Black plastic Render trim Treated pine sleepers Ag pipe Tools Steps Step 1 The back yard was incredibly overgrown, so a fair but of clearing was needed before I could start…
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Slim hallway cabinet with barn doors
Plywood and FJ panelling were used to create this slimline hallway cabinet featuring barn doors built to fit perfectly below a window. The project This is a custom hallway cabinet I made for our entrance. The space was looking a little bare so I wanted to fill it with something interesting and useful. Steps Step 1 The…
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DIY Nintendo Switch TV cabinet
An entertainment cabinet purpose built for a Nintendo Switch games console using Pine, Plywood and MDF featuring built-in storage. The project A super-sized Nintendo Switch TV cabinet made from scrap wood. Steps Step 1 First I took down all of my measurements based off of the TV I already had. I used some spare Plywood I…
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DIY Nintendo Switch TV cabinet
A supersized Nintendo switch/TV cabinet made from scrap wood. Materials Plywood Hinges Paint MDF Pine Tools Ryobe Sander Ryobe JigsawRyobe Drill Steps Step 1 1a. First I took down all of my measurements based off of the TV I already had. I used some spare plywood I had left over from another renovation job and marked out…
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Mud room cabinet install
Our front room was looking a bit bare, so I put in this mud room cabinet to enhance the room and also have a tidy place to put your shoes. Materials FJ Panel Plywood 30x19 pine 42x19 pine Acacia timber Hooks Half splayed architrave Tools Ryobe Jigsaw Ryobe DrillRyobe Sander Steps Step 1 I started out by buying the basket…
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New laundry install
Laundry build from scratch. Materials Bunnings wall tiles. Bunnings floor tiles. Paint. Fiber cement. Light fixtures. Bunnings cabinet. Acacia benchtop. Laundry tub and fixings. Floating shelves. Angle grinder tile cutting blades. Waterproofing. Tools Ryobe Sander Ryobe Drill Steps Step 1 First up was the demo stage and…
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Bedroom build with custom bed
This room was originally an oversized laundry. I relocated the laundry and decided to make this into a multipurpose spare bedroom. Materials Plywood Floating floor Acacia bench top VJ panel Sconce lights 70 X 35 Pine studs 30 x 19 pine 42 x 19 pine Fiber cement Paint Half splayed architrave Door hardware Tools Ryobe…
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Custom-made dining table
I made this custom dining table out of reclaimed pallet timber and sleeper off cuts. Materials Pine Sleepers. Garden posts. Pallet timber. Paint. Plywood. Tools Ryobe DrillRyobe Sander Steps Step 1 I first wanted to confirm the size of the table will be suitable for the area it was going. I stuck tape on the floor and put…
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Custom hallway cabinet
This is a custom hallway cabinet I made for our entrance. The space was looking a little bare so I wanted to fill it with something interesting and useful. Materials Plywood 30 x 19 pre primed FJ pine 42 X 19 Pine MDF FJ Panel Acacia Timber Benchtop Half Splayed Architrave Tools Ryobe JigsawRyobe Drill Ryobe Sander Steps…
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Bathroom renovation with Redgum vanity
This was a bathroom reno project I did on our house. The bathroom was already functional but very tired and dated. I enjoyed bringing it back to life and adding few extras along the way! Materials Johnson tiles Reclaimed Timber slab Various Bunnings tapware Various Bunnings electrical outlets and fittings Waterproofing…
