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Laundry reno with Kaboodle cabinets and benchtop
New cabinets, a timber benchtop and a striking tiled splashback gave a tired laundry a stunning new look. The project was the winner of best bathroom or laundry makeover in our D.I.Y. July competition to find Australia's best D.I.Y. projects of 2022. The project I bought a house in 2020, and although she is only 18 years…
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Laundry glow-up
I thought I would share my just-finished laundry renovation. I bought a house in 2020, and although she is only 18 years old, she has been neglected her entire life as an investment property with zero maintenance. I have taken on the task of a full house renovation, tackling one room at a time, in-between working full-time…
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How to add heat deflectors to Kaboodle cabinetry for oven installation?
I am mid-kitchen renovation and I have hit a bit of a snag - such is the life of a DIY-er! I am installing 2 ovens side by side under the benchtop - please see the Kaboodle render I designed. During the design process, the software didn't highlight a warning or a need for end panels either side of the oven housing, so I…
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Custom-built window seat with storage
A new window seat used for storage, built with Pine framing and Melamine particle board. The project I would like to share my recent project - I am so happy with how it turned out, despite my husband (Lee) and I not doing anything like this before. It basically started as a bunch of random sketches which I presented to Lee…
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Wall-mounted television with wood panel wallpaper
A new TV corner was created using wood panel wallpaper and hidden cabling. The project We wanted to create a feature wall in a plain corner and loved the wood panelling detail, but did not have the budget or the space to add timber due to existing fittings. We also wanted to hide as many of the wires from the TV, boxes and…
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Wood panel wallpaper with hidden cabling
We wanted to create a feature wall in a plain corner and loved the wood panelling detail, but did not have the budget or the space to add timber due to existing fittings. We also wanted to hide as many of the wires from the TV, boxes and sound bar as possible for a neater finish. Materials Superfresco Wood Panel Wallpaper…
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Custom-built window seat with storage
I would like to share my recent project - I am so happy with how it turned out, despite my husband (Lee) and I not doing anything like this before! It basically started as a bunch of random sketches which I presented to Lee and asked him if he could make it. 😆 Luckily for me (and him!), he said yes, and here we are! I had…
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How to ensure a timber waterfall desk is sturdy?
Hello everyone, I am creating a timber waterfall desk for my office, which I will make using 2 x Specrite pine panels The desk will be the full 2100mm wide, with mitred edges either side for a seamless look. I will be using some strong adhesive for the joins, but what else should / could I use to ensure that the side…
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Sliding track suggestions for an entertainment unit?
Hi everyone, I am making my own custom-built entertainment unit for my family room because I have a non-standard size for it to fit into, and can't find anything in the shops suitable enough. The dimensions will be as follows: 160cm wide 55cm deep 40cm high I have some EasyVJ 150 on the opposite wall, so I would like to…
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Upcycled chest of drawers with rattan
A basic Pine chest of drawers was upcycled into a unique rattan-fronted feature piece. The project I absolutely adore the whole rattan furniture vibe but couldn't find exactly what I wanted in the shops to fit my measly budget. I bought a new, basic untreated Pine set of drawers and decided to work my magic! First I…
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Basic to beautiful Pine drawers upcycle
I absolutely adore the whole rattan furniture vibe, but couldn't find *exactly* what I wanted in the shops to fit my measly budget. I bought a new, basic untreated pine set of drawers and decided to work my magic! First, I modified the base so that the plinth was removed, and primed and painted the entire unit, before…
