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After being handed my To Do list by Leah before the WA Day long weekend, I wasn't as thrilled as I normally am because it was filled with more chore-like tasks than fun stuff, such as; Replace bo... See more...
After being handed my To Do list by Leah before the WA Day long weekend, I wasn't as thrilled as I normally am because it was filled with more chore-like tasks than fun stuff, such as; Replace both toilet seats Change light switches Patch up walls It turns out deciding on a new toilet seat is a bigger deal than you might think and I actually felt better than I thought I would after replacing them. Although that just comes down to the excitement from my girls when they saw the 'magic' one I installed in their toilet #smallthings haha     Anyway back to the purpose of this post. Thankfully I did get to whip up this simple but effective little clothes rack for some of my girls' 'fancy'/'showoff' clothes.   Just comment or PM for the (simple) instructions Hope you like it!   PS @Kermit this is the first thing I made using my new workbench.
If you've read my member profile you'd know I haven't had a proper workshop/workbench since movign into my place a bit over a year ago. My backyard is dedicated to entertaining and my more than 6.6m ... See more...
If you've read my member profile you'd know I haven't had a proper workshop/workbench since movign into my place a bit over a year ago. My backyard is dedicated to entertaining and my more than 6.6m garage with added storage space is currently exactly that - a storage space...the whole thing...our two cars are parked in the driveway...still... Anyway, I digress.   I've been "setting up shop" wherever it suits at the time and with whatever I have available to me such as tables, benchs, chairs, and offcuts of wood to get the right height/level. It's been interesting and at times frustrating.   So on the weekend I bumped into this little beauty and picked up a great deal to make things a little easier between now and my workshop being sorted out.   From built in power supply and working light, to storage and quick grip brackets it fits basically any mountable power tool (that's one of my drop saws (not included) and it just bolts on) and a vice grip plus rollers. AND it folds up and wheels away. Stoked!  
It was a pretty miserable weekend for many parts of Australia and I'm sure many in the Workshop community spent most of it indoors.   One chore we got stuck into was giving the kitchen a really g... See more...
It was a pretty miserable weekend for many parts of Australia and I'm sure many in the Workshop community spent most of it indoors.   One chore we got stuck into was giving the kitchen a really good clean. It looks great now but we did struggle with the best approach for cleaning the cast iron trivets on the cooktop which get greasy over time.   This week I thought it would be handy if community members share their top tips for cleaning the kitchen.     What advice can you share with the community for making light work of kitchen cleaning chores and getting a great result?   Jason  
What is the best way to kill soursob in the lawn and garden beds with out spraying glyphosate. I have managed to stop them in my back garden by pulling them out by hand but the front garden is a nigh... See more...
What is the best way to kill soursob in the lawn and garden beds with out spraying glyphosate. I have managed to stop them in my back garden by pulling them out by hand but the front garden is a nightmare at the moment. Any advice that will save my back would be greatly appreciated.
Hi all, As a newbie to this site, I was wondering what the scope of these forums is.  Must it be limited primarily to the labels? I guess my query could fall under the "Craft and Hobbies" label, as ... See more...
Hi all, As a newbie to this site, I was wondering what the scope of these forums is.  Must it be limited primarily to the labels? I guess my query could fall under the "Craft and Hobbies" label, as I am interested in metalwork projects, and also getting some pointers on TIG welding.  Cheers.
My brother in law collects ball caps.  He has hundreds of them.  Me, I collect stubby coolers.  I decided to make a display to show them off.  The best thing about it is that the 3rd cooler from the ... See more...
My brother in law collects ball caps.  He has hundreds of them.  Me, I collect stubby coolers.  I decided to make a display to show them off.  The best thing about it is that the 3rd cooler from the left, top row is from our wedding and has the date on it.  I never forget our anniversary. Made from jarrah with a ply backing.  Perspex front keeps them clean and dry.  Problem is I now have to make another one to fit all the coolers I have collected since.
When we first looked at this house, we thought it had everything we needed, but..... ... plum purple bench tops, floating laminate flooring (which was delaminating due to a dishwasher leak) and ... See more...
When we first looked at this house, we thought it had everything we needed, but..... ... plum purple bench tops, floating laminate flooring (which was delaminating due to a dishwasher leak) and only 1 powerpoint.  Commence reno... Off came the tiles, dishwasher leak fixed, tiled floor, trimmed bench (I just couldn't get the jarrah to bend around, installed more powerpoints, put up the pot shelves and got rid of the empty Jack Daniels bottle. New laminate, jarrah trim and new appliances (Harvey Norman had a hugh sale on).  We decided on the pot shelves as it would have cost in excess of $2000 for overhead cupboards.  On the bright side, Deb loves them because it has freed up heaps of space in the underside cupboards, and she can just grab whatever pot she needs (I do cook occasionally). I have since made a microwave shelf to match the benchtops utilising the existing brackets.  
Deb and I really like our animals so we decided to put in a fish pond.  Of course we couldn't just do a simple pond..... The theory behind the position is because we wanted to bring the garden int... See more...
Deb and I really like our animals so we decided to put in a fish pond.  Of course we couldn't just do a simple pond..... The theory behind the position is because we wanted to bring the garden into the patio and vice versa.  The bricks were surplus to the original house build and I wanted to hide the little garden shed.  The rocks were recycled from friends.  Glad I was wearing appropriate safety boots during the build. The pond has a full biological filter system installed and is topped up with the garden bore.  I later moved the main filter canister into the garden shed for easier cleaning. Some weedmat and rainbow stone and it must be 'beer oclock'.
Here's some photos of the patio before and afters.  We were really lucky to score this. I did a frame using patio tube 76 x 38 at 600 centres.  This enabled us to install the alsynite sheeting... See more...
Here's some photos of the patio before and afters.  We were really lucky to score this. I did a frame using patio tube 76 x 38 at 600 centres.  This enabled us to install the alsynite sheeting to the frame instead of the fence.  We installed a concrete spoon drain against the fence.  You will see why we installed the shadecloth in the next photo.  The wishing well was made for our wedding and sits nicely next to the pond. Excuse the mess......
Finally found some of the photos we took when we started the renovation of our home.  Pretty much a blank canvas.  38m3 of sand was removed. I think you can tell the before and after.   ... See more...
Finally found some of the photos we took when we started the renovation of our home.  Pretty much a blank canvas.  38m3 of sand was removed. I think you can tell the before and after.    
  I would appreciate some advice on the best solution for an internal door that no longer closes properly.    I have checked and the door is still attached firmly by the hinges, so I can only t... See more...
  I would appreciate some advice on the best solution for an internal door that no longer closes properly.    I have checked and the door is still attached firmly by the hinges, so I can only think the weather of late has expanded the wood at the top of the door, as there are visible rub marks at the top of the door, in the centre area. It appears to be only a few mm's out.   My first thought is, to use a plainer to take a few mm's off the top of the door, or alternatively should I try tyo adjust the hinges to free up some room?   Thanks in advance for any suggestions
Workshop community update #23   Hi all,   I hope you all enjoyed our latest member profile on @AndrewJones. I love chatting to people who are passionate about learning and improving thei... See more...
Workshop community update #23   Hi all,   I hope you all enjoyed our latest member profile on @AndrewJones. I love chatting to people who are passionate about learning and improving their skills. It’s a privilege to be able to share their stories and I hope you find them as inspiring as I do.   It’s also great to see Andrew now sharing his experiences with others on YouTube and here on Workshop. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts soon, Andrew!   Speaking of sharing, the Workshop members who posted the most liked content in the past seven days were @Wayne, @Andy_Mann, @ProjectPete, @Trying and @JP_Finlay. Many thanks for your fantastic contributions.   Wayne has been particularly prolific. He has generously shared comprehensive accounts of handiwork including his BBQ Arbor, shed wall cladding, dog feeding station, drill press table, temporary flooring, lumber rack and benchtop router trolley with drawers. Great work Wayne!     Thanks also to all the other Workshop participants who contributed to discussions in the past week. Some of the most popular recent posts included:   A wonderful laundry renovation from @ProjectPete   Fantastic advice for @Trying about calculating the distance between steps   A seed planting guide courtesy of @DIYJohn   Helpful suggestions for combating frost for @Isobel   Tips for levelling a chipboard subfloor for @DIY4TheOldMan   An outdoor mud kitchen from @Yorky88 and a toolbox planter from @Kellie.   Meanwhile, some Workshop members are still looking for help. Do you have any thoughts you could share on building with Ekodeck for @Trying and combatting grasshoppers in the garden for @darylhewston? Looking forward to seeing your tips.   Jason Community Manager
Hi people,   I'm about to build a new deck approx. 5 mts x 2.5 mts attached to my "she-shed".   I'm loving the idea of low maintenance 10 yr warranty product called 'ekodeck'.   I us... See more...
Hi people,   I'm about to build a new deck approx. 5 mts x 2.5 mts attached to my "she-shed".   I'm loving the idea of low maintenance 10 yr warranty product called 'ekodeck'.   I used to be a diehard timber girl but I'm asking if anyone has used this product as I'd like to get some feedback before I choose materials.   With thanks.
I can turn the cold water tap on but no cold water actually comes out. There are no groaning or knocking sounds coming from the pipes so I'm not sure what's going on... any ideas or should I call in ... See more...
I can turn the cold water tap on but no cold water actually comes out. There are no groaning or knocking sounds coming from the pipes so I'm not sure what's going on... any ideas or should I call in the plumber straight away? I'm getting pretty sick of waking up to a scalding hot shower every day. 
Hi everyone.   I need to fill some nail holes in skirting boards and door trims before painting. There are also some imperfections in the wood that I would like to smooth over before painting. What... See more...
Hi everyone.   I need to fill some nail holes in skirting boards and door trims before painting. There are also some imperfections in the wood that I would like to smooth over before painting. What's the best product to use?   Thanks for your help in advance. Dave
It’s the first day of winter and the time of year that most of us bunker down indoors.   But there’s still plenty of gardening jobs to do.   What will you be doing in the garden in the coming... See more...
It’s the first day of winter and the time of year that most of us bunker down indoors.   But there’s still plenty of gardening jobs to do.   What will you be doing in the garden in the coming weeks now that winter is here?   Jason
i am doing a DIY laminate flooring upstairs. I found the chipboad sub floor is uneven in some sections after i ripped off the carpets. anyone have any suggestion how to level it? cheers!