Workshop community update – July 2018

[Jason]

It’s been fantastic to see so many new community members join us in the past month. Welcome to you all and please don’t hesitate to join in the discussions. We’d love to see what you’ve been working on lately, give you a hand with something, or learn what project you’d like to tackle next.

Some of the most popular projects shared on the community in the past month have included:

• Custom industrial-look shelfing and desk using galvanised pipe by @ogosh

• A chair and table made from cypress pine by @r23on

• Cute little mini succulent pots by @Organised_House

• A compact weights rack by @Rolando

• A school desk restoration by @Mjay, who also made some little timber boxes for keepsakes

• A tabletop restoration by @Christian1

• A Ned Kelly esky made from recycled materials by @AnitaH25, who also shared how to make a wine barrel table

• A new tool wall for the shed by @JustJim, as well as an offcuts rack

• A wireless weather station by @Monument

• A toy box trolley by @Poppop

• A carport gap solution by @margjaques

• A new gate for the back fence by @PJA

• Restoration of an accent chair by @ChadBaker

• Growing herbs indoors using hydroponics by @Isobel.

 Organised_House shared how to turn a humble dip container into a cute succulent pot.

There’s also been some interesting discussions about a wide variety of topics. Popular discussions have included:

• How to control weeds in the garden for @Kermit

• How to ensure a clean transition from tiles to a laminate floor for @tibz

• Ideas for screening plants and ground cover for @Kate23

• How to encourage native bees and other insects in the garden for @kagey

• How to reseal a terrazzo shower base for @KevinM

• Advice for growing plants indoors for @shelbylouise

• How to increase water pressure from a kitchen mixer tap for @Urania.

Meanwhile on the Gallery, popular photos have included:

• A garden bed made from recycled wood by @nolifemanual

• A hanging herb garden by @chowie

• A  bench seat and matching planter boxes made from pallet wood by @LePallet, as well as a double dog bed

• A racetrack starting ramp for toy cars by @Yorky88.

Workshop member chowie shared this terrific hanging herb garden.

Special thanks to our top Workshop contributors in June. The community members who posted the most popular content were @r23onr @Adam_W, @LePallet, @Poppop and @JustJim.

Thanks again for your fantastic contribution to the community and we look forward to seeing more of your projects and great advice.

Jason

Community Manager