theDIYedit

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Making a Splash

Undertaking a large renovation on a small budget. Half of a pretty handy couple willing to turn their hand to most projects. IG: @houseonhockhill - come say hi!

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Making a Splash

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Making a Splash

@MitchellMc thanks so much! This is perfect. 

Making a Splash

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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 2 ...

Making a Splash

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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 ...

Making a Splash

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Hi @MikeTNZ, I have a front loader washing machine, but I confess that I have never owned a top loader. I am of European origin, so buying a front loa ...

Making a Splash

Hi @dinaandjake, sorry to hear that you're having problems with your benchtop. Merbau can be quite tricky as it is well known for extensive leaching. ...

Making a Splash

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Thank you @Here4thehacks ! Because the cabinet doors were raw, I just used a normal paint, rather than a specialist one. I used Dulux semi-gloss aquan ...

Making a Splash

Great transformation @Nham ! You have done a wonderful job and I like the innovative space-spacing brackets on the door for the brooms. @theDIYedit

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Hi Lauren (@theDIYedit), You'll need to use at least a couple of brackets on either side or something to stop diagonal movement. These can be set at ...

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Hi @MikeTNZ, Front-loading washing machines are typically gentler on clothes and are undoubtedly more water efficient than top loaders. They tumble th ...

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Hello @dinaandjake It's great that you've received excellent advice from @theDIYedit. Your intention of using linseed oil to protect your benchtop ...

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Hi @dinaandjake, Sorry to read that the oil and clear coat have not worked. Our resident DIY expert @EricL will be online later this afternoon to as ...

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Getting Established

Awesome, thank you!! That’s exactly what I’m thinking of using rather than the renovation range. I’ll be updating our current kitchen cabinetry so wil ...

Getting Established

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@theDIYedit This is stunning!! Love the tile choice! Do you mind providing info on what paint you used for your cupboards? Did you use the dulux renov ...

Having an Impact

Hello @Marj2Homer , this was such a great transformation, thank you for sharing. How has the paint held up on the driveway 5 months on? Thanks in adv ...

Making a Splash

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Making a Splash

@MitchellMc thanks so much! This is perfect. 

Making a Splash

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Hi @MikeTNZ, I have a front loader washing machine, but I confess that I have never owned a top loader. I am of European origin, so buying a front loa ...

Making a Splash

Hi @dinaandjake, sorry to hear that you're having problems with your benchtop. Merbau can be quite tricky as it is well known for extensive leaching. ...

Making a Splash

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Thank you @Here4thehacks ! Because the cabinet doors were raw, I just used a normal paint, rather than a specialist one. I used Dulux semi-gloss aquan ...

Making a Splash

@EricL thanks for the tag! 

Making a Splash

Thank you @Wy ! For the Kaboodle cabinetry, benchtop and fittings, it was $3000. I'm more than happy to share other costs with you, but we also renova ...

Making a Splash

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Hi @Daemongm and welcome! The only way to gain experience is to give it a red hot go! I would first assess where / if you can see where the unit migh ...

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