Undertaking a whole renovation on a small budget. Half of a pretty handy couple willing to turn their hand to most projects.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A supersized Nintendo switch/TV cabinet made from scrap wood.MaterialsPlywood
Hinges
Paint
MDF
PineToolsRyobe JigsawRyobe DrillStepsStep 11a.
First I ...
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 ...
Hi @MikeTNZ, Front-loading washing machines are typically gentler on clothes and are undoubtedly more water efficient than top loaders. They tumble th ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...