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Front yard transformation with deck
A front yard makeover creating an outdoor entertaining area with a large 7m x 9m low-level timber deck and steps to the home's front entrance. From lawn to an entertainers paradise large deck The project A massive undertaking we decided to turn our mundane front yard into a 7 x 9m low-level deck, with full length steps up…
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Bathroom reno with bathtub removed
Removal of a bathtub and a towel cupboard helped transform a tight space into a bright and airy modern bathroom. The project From extremely closed in, to a bright, open and airy bathroom. After removing the bath and corner built-in towel cupboard (was situated behind bath) the possibilities of this room were endless. The…
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Bright and airy bathroom renovation
Original vanity with his/hers sink bowlsFrom extremely closed in, to a bright open and airy bathroom. Removing the bath and corner built in towel cupboard (was situated behind bath) the possibilities of this room were endless. the shower closed in the single sink vanity and felt claustrophobic. We had a friend staying…
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Open laundry and scullery
Natural light filled sculleryMy favourite room in the house - well, my favourite room is anywhere the coffee machine is. A massive job but the end was rewarding Materials Gib Kaboodle Cabinets Kaboodle Bench top Round Sink Extendable Faucet MDF Floor Planks + Glue Tools Circular saw Drill Steps Step 1 The space beyond the…
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Produce friendly backyard
Kitchen side back yard We never necessarily had an end result in mind for the backyard. When we moved in to the house for the first time, the front yard fence line had multiple trees tangled into each other, we cut them down and made a mulch pile in the back yard (giant dirt patch pictured). The mulch pile killed the grass…
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Slat shelf upcycled to bench seat
Shelf slats to bench seat Starting our laundry renovation I had to pull down old shelving that was used for the towel cupboard. The wood was too nice to chuck out and I’m always looking to up-cycle where possible so I turned these shelves into a bench seat for a nook in the hall way. Materials Tools Hammer Nails Saw Clamps…
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Front yard transformation
From lawn to an entertainers paradise large deck A massive undertaking we decided to turn our mundane front yard into a 7 by 9m low deck with full length steps up to the house. Amazing for entertaining in the summer! Materials Decking timber Timber Piles Bearers Joists Nails Concrete Decking Screws Tools Spade Hammer…
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White brick step
White brick step with washed stone entrance way. We wanted a country home style entrance and through finding inspiration online we created just that Materials Bricks Washed pebble stones Gravel stabilisers Pave tight sand Tools Circular saw with diamond blade Rubber mallet Rake Spade Steps Step 1 Measuring out the area and…
