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Mobile kitchen island trolley
A kitchen island bench on castors providing much-needed extra bench and storage space. The project We needed more kitchen space to cook together without getting on top of each other. After researching, we decided a mobile kitchen island on wheels (instead of a fixed one) was the way to go. This trolley has added workspace…
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Mobile kitchen island trolley
We needed more kitchen space to cook together without getting on top Of each other. After researching, we decided a mobile kitchen island on wheels (instead of a fixed one) was the way to go. This trolley has added workspace and solved our space issues, making cooking together much easier. Materials 2583385 CUBE UNIT FLEXI…
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Outdoor entertaining area servery
A serving area created using Acacia Project Panels and a tiled splashback made this outdoor entertaining space more practical. The project Our outdoor entertaining space was used frequently, but I’d get out the camping tables to use as a servery. By adding a basic frame using H3 timber, Acacia Project Panels, a tiled…
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VJ panelling bedroom makeover
VJ panelling painted in Yacht Race and Rubble by Porter's Paints helps create a beautiful bedroom retreat. The project We've made some big changes to this room, including closing off the parents retreat that has a separate entrance and turning it into a study. My favourite update is this feature nib wall. Firstly the…
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Painted upcycled buffet with brass handles
Painting with Porter's Paints Yacht Race and adding stylish brass handles refreshed this buffet. The project A neighbour was throwing this buffet out, so I got it for free. The drawers looked like a sad face, so I covered them with ply for a flush look. I used an orbital sander and 80 grit paper to get the varnish off, and…
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VJ panelling feature wall
VJ panelling can be a simple and effective way of covering an eyesore and creating a beautiful feature. The project When we moved into our new house, one of the bedrooms had this painted mural. The paint is so thick that painting over it just wouldn’t do, you’d still see the pattern. VJ panelling is one of my favourite…
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Bathroom makeover on a strict budget
Keeping within a strict budget of $2,000, this bathroom renovation included wall and floor tiling, VJ panelling, fresh paint and a new toilet, benchtop, tapware and sink. The project Very pleased and proud of how this bathroom turned out. It took a couple of weeks to complete, with lots of evening and weekend work on it.…
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House number planter
An affordable and maintenance-free house number planter using recycled timber and faux plants. The project I found some old wood from a playhouse and a flower bed and decided to make a house number planter that I keep seeing online. By using faux plants from Bunnings, I didn’t have to create a soil bed so it was super easy…
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Fireplace and feature wall
A plain wall was transformed into an attractive and functional space with a wood heater, bookshelves and stone-clad feature wall. The project This D.I.Y. project was not for the faint-hearted and needed more than just help from my husband. We did the work ourselves but had a plumber sign off on it, which included the flue…
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D.I.Y. fireplace build
This DIY project was not for the faint hearted and needed more than just help from my husband! We did everything ourselves, but had a plumber sign off our work, which included the flue installation I bought everything from Bunnings, including: * The Scandia wood heater & flue kit * All timber framing for the fire,…
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House number planter
Keep seeing these online and have always wanted one. Found some old wood from a playhouse and an old flower bed, so decided to make one. By using faux plants (from Bunnings) it meant I didn’t have to create a soil bed, making the whole thing super easy to make! First I started by gluing together these panels to make a…
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Upcycled painted buffet
Sanding, fresh paint and new handles worked wonders on this old buffet. The project I asked on Facebook Marketplace if anyone had an old buffet they wanted to sell. A really nice lady reached out and said she had this old unit that I could have for free. Having already made-over a unit like this before, I had learnt from…
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D.I.Y. grid mirror
A stylish and affordable grid mirror. The project I've been wanting a grid mirror for some time, but they are expensive and start at anything from $500. So, I decided to make one. Firstly I took the measurements (wrong!) and got my board cut by Bunnings. Lucky for me, my measurements were too big. I thought I had 30cm…
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DIY plant stand
I couldn’t find a plant stand that I liked or one that was the height I needed. So I made one! Having used lots of Acacia Project Panels in many project I had lots off cuts. I sanding them back to make them lighter (and to make the cuts less noticeable). I even made a plant pot cover using a seagrass door mat. Very happy…
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Outdoor entertaining area servery
This space was used frequently, but I’d get out the camping tables to use as a servery. By adding a very basic frame using H3 timber, some Acacia Project Panels, a tile splashback and some unreal hedges, this space becomes more practical and the perfect entertaining area. All this for under $1,000 + a couple of weekends.…
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VJ panelling bedroom makeover
Some big changes to this room, which included closing off the parents retreat to turn into a study (the parents retreat had a separate entrance) and my favourite feature being the nib-wall. Firstly the bifold doors and jamb had to come down. The door jamb was solid Tasmanian Oak, so I saved these for the shelf on the…
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Upcycled buffet furniture
A neighbour was throwing this out, so I got it for free! The draws looked like a sad face ☹️ so I covered them with ply for a flush look Took some heavy sandpaper to get off the varnish Already had the Porter’s Paint and just bought some new handles. All up I think it cost around $80! ▪️Porter’s Paint - Yacht Race…
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Upcycled buffet – paint makes a huge difference
I asked on marketplace if anyone has an old buffet they wanted to sell. A really nice lady reached out and said she had this old unit i could have for free! Having already made-over a unit like this before, I had learnt from some mistakes. 1) It isn't necessary to go too crazy with the sanding back 2) Not to use an…
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Bathroom makeover
Very pleased & proud of how this room turned out. Took a couple of weeks to complete, lots of evenings & weekend. was on a strict budget and wanted to get the look for less Bought everything from Bunnings (of course) & made smart choices with materials and products. Too save money and to reuse/recycle, we kept the shower…
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Simple but effective VJ feature wall
When we moved into our new house, one of the bedrooms had this painted mural. The paint is so thick that painting over it just wouldn’t do, you’d still see the pattern. VJ board is one of my favourite quick fixes! So simple, but very effective MDF VJ Panelling (EasyAs) British Paints Clean & Protect - Matt Taubmans Colour…
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D.I.Y. grid mirror
Been wanting a grid mirror for some time, but they are pretty expensive at anything from $500+! So, decided to make one! Firstly I got my measurements (wrong!!) and got my board cut by Bunnings. Lucky for me, my measurements were too big! I thought I had 30cm mirrors and they were 28cm instead! I started with the outer…
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D.I.Y. hallway / entry table
I simply didn’t want to pay $200 to get the look so made it myself. Using a timber project panel and hardwood DAR, this project was fairly simple to put together. I even saved money by using a Porters Paint sample put for the frame. Total cost $68.55 for 5 x piece of Meranti 18 x 18 x 2700 1 Heavea project panel 450 x 1200…
