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Arcc
Having an Impact

A simple garden shed that was built entirely from scrap Centenary carport components. I used 108x65 box beams as posts (although one is 158x65). Walls ...

Nham
Becoming a Leader
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We have a stenciled concrete driveway and paths that, after several years, started to look weathered and in need of maintenance. To refresh its appear ...

News and Features Writer JulieLee
News and Features Writer
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While a lot of the myths about daylight saving time have been debunked – it probably doesn’t confuse cows and it doesn’t save much energy either – it ...

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kenholmes
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The Masport 4 in 1 is a top product. The mulching facility is excellent. The 4 bolts holding the blade on can shear - I managed that. Yes, the boss ho ...

Laurens
Having an Impact
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Since plastic bags have been withdrawn and because we don't yet have a bin for recycled food scraps, the problem for us here has been how do we get ri ...

PL59
Just Starting Out
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Hi All, I recently received the keys to my house. The timber flooring has some glossy marks at high traffic areas and where furniture used to be. ...

Samara1
Building a Reputation
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If I use my outside lights all the time, I would like to have the light stay ON when I am outside entertaining or i have heard noises and want the lig ...

anshb
Finding My Feet
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Hi, I have installed Mimosa Gazebo https://www.bunnings.com.au/mimosa-3-x-3-6m-charcoal-palermo-gazebo_p3192508. on artificial grass. Is it a good i ...

BeginnerPaul
Finding My Feet
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Good Evening Folks I would like to construct a small arbour say 2metres by 3 metres and 2 metres high. Posts say 90x90 This question is about creati ...

ricm
Building a Reputation
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Hi there, Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated... We are building a new deck in an area with pavers in the back. We have an uneven area of ...

acicco
Getting Established
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  Hi all noticed a very bad infestation this evening of what appears to be aphids on our peach tree  it has caused a terrible leaf curl appearance w ...

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Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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If your lawn has a mix of different grass types and weeds, making achieving a uniform lawn is very challenging. Seeding over the existing grass will ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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To paint a front door, start by preparing the surface. If it’s an older painted door and the existing paint is damaged, you'll need to sand it back t ...

Meet the community
  • Meet Tom, passionate about getting on the tools

    Tom describes himself as a jack of all trades. “I’m passionate about learning new skills and tackling as many projects as I can in the spirit of D.I.Y.” He loves getting on the tools every day and the sense of accomplishment from completing a project.

  • Meet Sandy, who is always planning her next project

    Sandy has a diploma in visual art and loves to crochet, draw and paint. She currently has the most popular project on Workshop. "There is a feeling of deep satisfaction when creating something from scratch."

  • Meet Brad, a third-generation tradesman

    Brad's career began as an apprentice welder in a training centre, which also gave the basics of many other trades. "There is a sense of accomplishment in making something rather than paying someone else."

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