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How do I care for my Buxus hedges?
Hi workshop, I have a number of little hedges in my front yard, Korean Buxus ones, that I'm after some care info on. They've been in for a little under a year and are doing well although some of the leaves have turned yellow. I was told to give them lime (I think it was) but wasn't too sure. So I'm here to ask what and…
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How to paint veneer linen cupboards?
Hello workshoppers! I've recently moved house and have two large linen cupboards in the hallway that i'd love to revamp - photos below. They look to be a plywood with wood veneer. What's the best way, and the best products ,to paint them white? Thanks!
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D.I.Y. Dog Kennel
Hi All, I thought I’d share a DIY dog kennel project we did some years ago. Discovering how expensive large dog kennels are and realising many of the necessary materials to build our own were readily available, we decided to make a kennel for our family pup. We grabbed an old wooden fruit bin off our farm which proved…
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Enamel paint tips wanted for painting skirting boards
Hello workshop community! I'm looking for any handy tips when it comes to painting skirting with enamel paint, particularly skirting thats in carpeted rooms. Have tried applying masking tape and pushing it down in between the skirt and carpet but have found some minor leaks, and also when the tape is removed, the paint…
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What's eating my basil?
I recently planted some basil seedlings in the backyard and am finding something is eating them. Any suggestions on how to avoid?
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Winter Herbs
Hi guys, was wondering what the best herbs are for withstanding the upcoming colder months. I'm based in Melbourne, VIC and was hoping to plant some herbs in the garden this weekend. The weather is already fresh and rainy so I was wondering what herbs should survive the winter months or what sort of protection would help -…
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D.I.Y. fire pit ideas
With the colder weather approaching I thought it’d be a great project to create a fire pit for outdoor entertaining. I recently saw a fire pit made out of stacked wheel drums and thought it looked simple and rather effective. Anyone got any ideas or images of some interesting fire pit designs? - Thanks! Community manager's…
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New fence
Just this week we finally got our old dilapidated fence replaced! When we moved into our first home late last year the fence was in a poor condition but recent strong winds really tested it’s strength and the front completely fell down. We’re absolutely stoked with the result and happy to have a much more secure yard for…
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Washer Dryer Combos?
Our current house has a tiny and very basic laundry which is due for a much needed revamp. With such limited space, i'm considering a washer dryer combo. Has anyone had any experiences with these appliances and would they recommend them? Or should I be sticking to front loading separate washer and dryers and stacking them?…
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Candle making
Over the weekend I made a handful of candles using beeswax sheets. They were super easy to make and smell beautiful! All I used was two beeswax sheets, candle wick, cutting board, knife and a hair dryer. Has anyone else made candles at home?
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Bay Leaf Tree
Another addition to my terracotta family - a bay leaf tree!
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Mint ice cubes
Adding flavour to my drink bottle with homegrown mint, cucumber, lemon juice and water - freeze overnight and done!
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Seasonal Herbs
My rosemary, thyme, basil and parsely are growing quiet nicely. What else is perfect for planting this time of year?
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Winter Warmer Meals
With the colder weather comes the perfect opporunity for hearty home cooked winter meals. Recently I've been making large batches of soups for easy weeknight dinners and also for hot lunches at the office. I've made quite a few recipes including the classic pumpkin soup, chicken, vegetable and noodle soup and more recently…
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A new season of herbs
With beautifully warm weather in Melbourne the past couple of days, it was decided that our previously neglected herb/vegie garden was due for a makeover. Firstly, the hosing had become brittle and weathered in the summer months so new hose was replaced in the damaged areas. Dried out plants and weeds were quickly removed.…
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Dog training tips
We recently purchased a Halti head collar for our 1 year old curly retriever in an attempt to have better control over him when we took him on walks. He wasn't overly menacing when we took him out but he had a few bad puppy habits we wanted to put a stop to so we could enjoy our walks more. We've only taken him on a…
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Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipes
I tried my hand at making homemade fettucine pasta yesterday and am dying to cook it up for dinner tonight. I’ve decided to go with a simple creamy smoked salmon sauce. What’s your favourite homemade pasta sauce recipe?
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Tupperware
Many of my friends and family have recently purchased Tupperware products for their kitchens and I’m eager to know if they’re really as good as everyone says they are. We love growing our own herbs and vegies so I’m keen to know whether Tupperware products really do help preserve such items once picked and stored in the…
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Home-grown Tomatoes...
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Planting pots without drainage holes
Hey guys, Just wanting to find out what the best plants are for placing in pots or vases without drainage holes. I recently planted some small succulents in some glass vases I had at home. As there were no holes in the vases (nor did I want to buy a glass drill bit - seemingly expensive) I decided to place some rocks at…
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Timber Sanding
Hey there, I recently picked up some old wooden toy chests off gumtree for free and was hoping to sand them back and give them a new coat of varnish. As this is my first furniture restoration, I simply purchased a cheap second-hand Ozito sander just to get things started and to keep costs down. My first question is what…
