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Soundproofing an existing room in a house is an extremely difficult thing to do. All you can do is remove all the interior wall paneling and fill the ...

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While there are plasterboard fixings available, securing a wall-mounted television to studs is the preferred method. Connecting to a solid structure, ...

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I’ve used magic erasers before and have found them to be very effective. Next, try sugar soap. Depending on how well the walls come up after us ...

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A guide to building your own dedicated home theatre room. How to choose a suitable home theatre roomSelecting the paint or wall coveringAdditional r ...

For sealing a wash, try a sealer similar to our Rust-Oleum 887ml Matt Clear Chalked Protective Topcoat. It was designed for use over our Rust-Oleum C ...

There isn't anything inherently wrong with using exterior paint inside your house. However, since it is a paint designed for exterior use, some bette ...

Most painting jobs around the home will require the following: Drop sheet - I tend to purchase the disposable kind as they are budget-friendly and ...

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Preparation is crucial to ensure you get a great painting result. 1. Clean your walls with sugar soap Making sure your walls are properly clea ...

I like to use the timber panels that you get from Bunnings. They are easy to work with and the quality is very good for the price. For my last tables ...

You can glue the VJ paneling straight onto the plasterboard. The VJ paneling was actually featured on: Master bedroom makeover. It clearly shows the ...

The first step to finishing a piece of furniture with varnish is preparing it with sanding. Your final results will only ever be as good as the work ...

In regards to the best timber for a study desk, I would choose something slightly denser than pine. If you are writing on paper, directly on the desk ...

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