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Recycling and Upcycling

ChrisLud
Just Starting Out
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Went to Bunnings in fountain gate, Vic today with a tub of plastic pots. The usual container for the pots was not outside. Spoke to one of the staff ...

regan_a
Community Newcomer
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I want to restore an old cement sink to go in our newly renovated laundry. I want to keep the cement look etc but I want to seal it. Also, the base of ...

muirmade
Getting Established
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Hi guys, I scored this AMAZING original parker dining table, she's had the same owners since the 1960's, but she's well worn. The varnish really needs ...

Avagrace12
Just Starting Out
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I am using a feast watson spirit based coloured liming white with a oak proof tint to have an oak looking finish on a pine table I sanded it back to ...

Kaypee
Growing in Experience
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I have been given an antique highboy (family heirloom) to refurbish and revarnish. I am confident of obtaining a good finish. However, I have a probl ...

arwenradha
Just Starting Out
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      Hi there! Thanks for this forum. We have vinyl seat covers in a camper van that are worn and there is some peeling of the existing vinyl (no ...

Thaobui
Getting Established
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        Hi community, thank you for having me here. Just got a set of very vintage dining chair but they need big TLC job done as the paint and ...

pqtrick
Finding My Feet
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Hello Bunnings, I have a Swap 'n' Go gas bottle that we no longer use. Are we able to swap it in without getting a new one? Cheers

Bec7
Just Starting Out
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Hi All, I am currently looking to refresh a metal (might be galvanised iron?) cabinet in a 1960s home, which I will assume is painted with lead pain ...

Eb1132526
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I need some advice on modifying this loft bed I want to buy from ikea... https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/stora-loft-bed-frame-white-stain-30242088/ ...

sharee
Just Starting Out
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I have a perfect set of shelves at a local op shop for creating a library in my home. The only thing is there is a cigarette smell. They are orange at ...

Spravotchka
Growing in Experience
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I'm making an Urban Beach Area at the back of my house. The frame currently has brown shadecloth - I want to paint it blue. I don't want to remove it ...

milch92
Just Starting Out
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Hi everyone, I’ve got an outdoor synthetic rattan lounge that is deteriorating in the sun. It’s mostly just affecting the arms (see picture). Does any ...

tayh92
Finding My Feet
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I bought a flat pack tv unit which is not wide enough for the tv to sit on. What would be the best option, to remove and replace the original top or a ...

Nadjrose
Getting Established
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Heyo restoring a lovely mango wood dining table that was incredibly sticky and shiny from many wax coats. I have stripped it all back and am no ...

WoodenGregsWood
Making a Splash
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I needed an outdoor coffee table. I also wanted it multi purpose so I combined a cooler insert with a coffee table. The cooler section is covered ov ...

izzysedg
Finding My Feet
1 reply

Hi everyone! I’ve recently moved into a rental studio and I wanted to install some drawers under my desk. I’ve purchased one from IKEA but the overha ...

coleiro
Finding My Feet
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I’ve got some old well made bedside tables I’d like to stain. Any classes on how to do this pls?

april101
Getting Established
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Hi!! Purchased a second hand wicker dining set for outdoors and part of the table frame came apart and was very brittle. So decided to take the whole ...

joelab
Just Starting Out
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I am looking at restoring this bench to it's former glory, and am wondering what type of would would be best, and if it is sold at Bunnings. Also, if ...

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