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How to improve sandy soil
Good morning Workshop Community, this isn’t a project but a reminder, especially for our Perth Gardeners - beginners and experienced. Check and see if your garden soil is really sandy and have a look if it needs to be improved. No doubt it probably will do. I have just done our No Dig Garden again as we are into a hot…
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How to make a frog pond in your garden
Watch this space friends as we convert this old bathtub into a beautiful Frog Pond 🐸🐸🐸 We have three small frog ponds in our garden and now it’s time to upgrade to a larger one 🐸💚🌿 I’ll show you step by step how it’s put together 😄 #FrogPond #Frogs #Recycle #ReUse #PondPlants
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Succulent tower using terracotta pots
Terracotta Succulent TowerI love growing different types of Succulents. There are so many varieties, sizes, colours and textures. They are so versatile and easy to grow and care for. I would love to share a Succulent Tower I created with my Succulents from my garden. This is very easy, great for beginner Gardeners who want…
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How to control vegetable garden pests
Difficulty: Beginner Pests can quickly turn a thriving vegetable garden into a struggling patch. Knowing how to identify and treat common invaders is important for keeping your veggie plants healthy and productive. Here is a step-by-step guide to effective pest control for home gardens. For more assistance, check How to…
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How to treat a sick citrus tree
Citrus such as lemon and lime trees are hardy and easy to grow. But citrus can be vulnerable to pests, diseases and environmental stress. This guide will help you identify common problems affecting your citrus and what steps to revive the tree. How to control common citrus tree pests Citrus trees are often impacted by…
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How to choose sleepers for a garden bed
Building a raised garden bed is a great project for your garden. A raised bed can add an attractive feature and improve growing conditions for your vegetables. You can also garden without the strain of bending and kneeling. Selecting the right sleepers is important for the longevity of your garden bed and to ensure the…
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How to stop a tree stump regrowing
Difficulty: Beginner Need to remove a tree from your yard? Here’s how to ensure you kill the tree and it does not resprout. It is a simple process if you use the right tools and technique. Sponsored Post Steps Step 1 Ensure safety and check local regulations. Before you begin, ensure you are protected. Handling chemicals…
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How to grow edibles vertically
Good morning Workshop Community Friends. I’m back out in the Garden and it’s been been really hot here in Perth. Thought I would share with you what I have growing at the moment. Not too much but enough. In our No Dig Garden I have set up a very old school way to trellis Lebanese Cucumbers, using twine, veggie clips and…
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How to remove weeds without harming plants
Weeds can quickly get out of hand in your garden, but keeping them under control does not have to be overwhelming. Whether you are applying weed control solutions or employing manual weed removal, it is not difficult to ensure nearby plants remain healthy. Here is a simple guide to combating weeds in your garden without…
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D.I.Y. paling fence
Pine palings used to replace a wooden fence wrecked by termites. The project Part of our backyard paling fence was rotting and warped due to termite damage years ago that we had treated but didn’t have the time to replace. The section of fence is behind our shed and lately we have had a few unwelcome visitors jumping the…
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How can I fix this odd fly wire set up on toilet window ?
Good morning friends, this is a crazy one I’m hoping you can help me with it please. Cleaning and preparing the toilet for painting. I removed the extremely old curtain that was covering the window. Top part of the window has aluminium fly wire that’s disintegrated ( 1994 ) never been touched. I want to fix it so I started…
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Seagrass mat creations
So what do you do with a $2 Seagrass Mat 🤔🤔🤔........... Turn it into an amazing handmade gift for someone special !!!! Get creative with cable ties , Jute Twine , Sisal Rope , Cotton Twine. Everything we sell in-store. With a $2 Seagrass Mat you can create - Wall Basket Planter Pot Plant Holder Handbag ( join two mats…
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D.I.Y. floating laminate floor
Laminate flooring installed in a living room by renovators with no previous experience. The project My husband and I had a go at installing a floating laminate floor in the living room. We are D.I.Y. beginners. After reading other great posts about D.I.Y. flooring projects on here and getting helpful advice from the…
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Sandy soil transformed into fertile vegetable garden
Clay and compost, manure and fertiliser used to help nourish and improve water-resistant, sandy soil. The project We are in Perth and our area is basically grey/black sand called Bassendean Sands. It’s lifeless, hydrophobic and doesn’t hold onto nutrients. The main problem is that our soil is so water repellent that you…
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Spare room refresh with DIY hybrid flooring
Good morning Workshop Community Friends. Our house is 1994. We have been working through each area. Nothing fancy pants, just paint and flooring. It’s absolutely amazing what a difference it makes with a fresh coat of paint and pulling up the old yucky carpet. I completed the Spare Bedroom. Yes !!! It was a dumping over…
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D.I.Y. paling fence
Good afternoon Workshop Community Friends. Happy New Year to you all !!! House 1994 Part of our backyard Paling fence was rotting and warped due to termite damage years ago that we had treated but we didn’t have the time to replace it.Finally we made time to do it and our Neighbour kindly helped us as we helped them with…
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DIY refresh old metal cabinets
Good afternoon Workshop Community Friends. I didn’t want to get rid of the two metal cabinets we have been using in our Shed. But I certainly didn’t want to put them back in as they were……. Worn, rusted and looking crappy. They are still in good condition to use, just needed a freshen up. I’m more than happy to reuse these…
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How to seal garage wall and floor before painting?
Good afternoon Workshop friends. We have cleared the shed. I want to paint the walls and epoxy the floor. What I need advice for first is - do we need to use a special waterproofing sealer on the bottom section of the wall because on the other side it’s raised up as garden ect. I have added photos to show the walls and…
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Living room and entry hallway refresh
Finally finished this area !!!! House 1994 Living Room and Entry Hallway Refresh Ceiling - Dulux Ceiling White Kitchen Bathroom Walls - Dulux Wash and Wear - Natural White. Feature Wall - Dulux Wash and Wear - Klavier. Living Room Floor - Floor Select Laminate Floating Floor - Syrah Oak. Quarter Rounds to finish off…
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D.I.Y. floating laminate floor installation
Good Morning Workshop Community Friends. Hubby and I had a go at installing a floating laminate floor in the living room. We are DIY beginners. After reading other great posts about DIY flooring projects on here and getting helpful advice from the experts we had more confidence to try it ourselves and I would like to share…
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Laundry, toilet and hallway refresh
Good afternoon Workshop Community Friends. I would like to share with you my laundry, Toilet, Hallway refresh. I’m a Gardener not an interior design person so it’s nothing special. But I am happy with the way it looks and feels. Ok , bear with me and I’ll try to explain it. Just so you know and I will keep sharing my…
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How to prepare for floating floor?
Good afternoon everyone. Could I please get your expertise with floating floors. House 1994 Living Room Refresh Ceiling and walls painted. Now it’s time to install those laminate timber floors. I have pulled out the old crappy carpet, underlay and batons with that special tool to pull out the nails. As carefully as I could…
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How can I make the paint line neater?
Good morning everyone. Can you please give me some advice. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and paint a feature wall in the living room. More like our young blokes chill out area 😆 I have NEVER done this before. Once the second coat was dry I slowly and carefully pulled off the painters tape. Unfortunately the tape…
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How to renew external front door frame?
Good evening Workshop Community Friends. I would love to get your friendly advice please. The house 1994. The front door frame is fading and weathered, quite badly in some areas. We don’t know what type of timber the door frame is sorry. It looks like the varnish is wearing off. I would like to have a go at trying to…
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Grazing tray for chickens
Good Morning Workshop Community Friends. I made our girls a Grazing Tray. Quick , easy and safe. I just used PVC pipe, Mesh with small holes and cable ties. Chickens need to graze on greens, whether it’s grass, weeds, lettuce etc. Yes they can destroy the lawn with their scratching when you let them free range. That’s why…
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Turn sandy patch into fertile soil
Good morning Workshop Community Friends. We are in Perth and our area is basically grey black sand called Bassendean Sands. It’s lifeless, hydrophobic and doesn’t hold onto nutrients. The main problem is water repellent. Our sand is that repellent you can pour water onto it and it will pool on the surface for a long time.…
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Coop life - backyard chickens
So we adopted our girls in April and they bring us so much joy, eggs and beautiful fertiliser !!!!
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How we grow Passionfruit to cover the Chicken Run fence
Hello Workshop Community Friends !! 😊 I would love to share with you how we are growing a ‘ Green Living Fence ‘ that is part of the Chicken Run. Giving the girls some partial shade but also wanted to use it to grow Passionfruit with its stunning flowers and yummy fruits !! The fence we used is Reo Mesh , we used Star…
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How to remove old wall plugs?
Good morning friends. Can you please advise me how to remove the old wall plugs from the wall ? Geez, the screws were difficult to remove but I managed it. Also , there is one screw I can’t remove, the phillips screwdriver just keeps slipping off it. I removed manually not with a power drill.
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How can we regrout our shower?
Morning friends. There is moisture coming through the wall from our shower. We recently had two quotes to get it re grouted and they are very expensive. Would it be something my hubby and I could fix ourselves ? If not we will get it done. They checked the pipes in the wall with that special machine to see if they are…
