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theDIYedit
Making a Splash
Undertaking a whole renovation on a small budget. Half of a pretty handy couple willing to turn their hand to most projects. Socials: @the.diy.edit - come say hi!
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theDIYedit
Making a Splash
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I am mid-kitchen renovation and I have hit a bit of a snag - such is the life of a DIY-er! I am installing 2 ovens side by side under the benchtop - p ...

theDIYedit
Making a Splash
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July

Thank you @MitchellMc! It turned out much better than I expected, so I am happy that I took a punt on using the wallpaper over timber. 

theDIYedit
Making a Splash
July

Hey @Sugar ! Thank you for your kind words. for anything electrical or plumbing, regulations state that you have to have the professionals do the work ...

theDIYedit
Making a Splash
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We wanted to create a feature wall in a plain corner and loved the wood panelling detail, but did not have the budget or the space to add timber due t ...

theDIYedit
Making a Splash
March 2023

@MitchellMc thanks so much! This is perfect. 

theDIYedit
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 ...

theDIYedit
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 ...

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Nailbag
Kind of a Big Deal
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So, I bought this house that had the front entrance on a 2nd level on the back of the house. Obviously not ideal, especially when it came to deliverie ...

Codey
Building a Reputation
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A supersized Nintendo switch/TV cabinet made from scrap wood.MaterialsPlywood Hinges Paint MDF PineToolsRyobe JigsawRyobe DrillStepsStep 11a. First I ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
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March 2023

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 ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
March 2023

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

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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March 2023

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

Retired Team Member KatieC
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March 2023

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 ...

Here4thehacks
Getting Established
February 2023

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 ...

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theDIYedit
Making a Splash
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We wanted to create a feature wall in a plain corner and loved the wood panelling detail, but did not have the budget or the space to add timber due t ...

theDIYedit
Making a Splash
March 2023

@MitchellMc thanks so much! This is perfect. 

theDIYedit
Making a Splash
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March 2023

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 ...

theDIYedit
Making a Splash
March 2023

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. ...

theDIYedit
Making a Splash
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February 2023

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 ...

theDIYedit
Making a Splash
November 2022

@EricL thanks for the tag! 

theDIYedit
Making a Splash
November 2022

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 ...

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