Undertaking a large renovation on a small budget. Half of a pretty handy couple willing to turn their hand to most projects.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
@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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...