Transforming a room on a tight budget

[Jason]

Workshop community update #68

Hi all,

It’s fantastic to see someone radically transform a tired room on a small budget.

This week @Darren showed what can be achieved with just $1250 and some hard work. His dated second bathroom now looks terrific. I’m sure Darren’s project will inspire other community members who have kitchens and bathrooms from the 80s that are now showing their age.

It’s been another interesting fortnight on Workshop, with plenty of D.I.Y. and gardening discussion. Some of the most popular Workshop posts from the past couple of weeks included:

• Help for new contributor @BettyBoo with tidying up some ceiling cracks

• A gorgeous hand-made wooden truck by @Wayne

• Advice for @Kellie about painting concrete planters, who also shared her stunning new bathroom

• @AJM is still looking for community members who have had experience working with Hebel

• @AHoy shared a fascinating new approach to dealing with cracked concrete

• Newcomer @CheshireCat sought opinions on whether to go with satin or semi-gloss for newly polished Tassie Oak floorboards

• @AlphaCR would like advice on raising the height of a low chair

• @MartyH shared a warning about being vigilant with flexible braided hoses, regularly looking for signs of damage.

Special thanks to our top contributors to Workshop this week. The community members who posted the most popular content in the past seven days were @Kermit, @Wayne, @Isobel, @BIM_Engineer and @maknilsin. Thanks again for your fantastic contribution to the community.

Thanks also to all those community members who have spread the word about Workshop this week. If you find a post useful or interesting, please hit the Facebook or Twitter button and share with your friends and family.

Happy Mothers Day to all the mums on Sunday. Check out our gift ideas if you’re stuck for something for your mum.

Jason

Community Manager