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Topics with Label: Recycling and Upcycling

gv2422
Just Starting Out
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I have a used wooden dinning table and chairs set. Uite strong and sturdy so i do not want to part ways with it. As it still looks like its got a lot ...

archerwinmakes
Having an Impact
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Hi. I’m planning to re-finish our timber dining table. The plan is to sand it and apply a hard wearing finish. Can you please recommend a hard weari ...

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Since plastic bags have been withdrawn and because we don't yet have a bin for recycled food scraps, the problem for us here has been how do we get ri ...

Snails
Just Starting Out
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I’d like to update these barstools from black to white on the base / legs. They are made of Powder-coated steel. Can I get a good finish by spray pain ...

Tiff1
Just Starting Out
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  ive bought this timber kitchen hutch and I intend to incorporate it across from my kitchen. I’m in two minds with up cycling this piece and not su ...

seldy
Getting Established
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Hi Bunnings community, I wanted to get some confirmation whether the other Specrite boards are food safe? I'm interested in using the Specrite 120 ...

MHoughton
Just Starting Out
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Hi I’m repairing a bentwood chair that I have but it’s hasn’t any screws or bolts is it possibly for me to get the correct sizes that I will need fro ...

Allykj
Growing in Experience
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I made these two benches using old recycled timber which I sanded back and varnished. The legs came from Bunnings!    MaterialsRecycled timber B ...

MatchBox-Renos
Finding My Feet
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Our parents bought this kitchen table when they were first married 30 years ago. Despite several relocations, it has remained the heart of our family, ...

katzie01
Getting Established
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The original layout was very closed off so we always wanted to remove the dividing wall and bring some "wow" to the united space. Using reclaimed loca ...

LilyHamptons
Getting Established
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We had moved homes and where downsizing our home. I was wanting an old style Kitchen Hutch in our new decor that I was now doing in Hamptons Décor. A ...

KellieN
Building a Reputation
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My husband made this planter box out of old fence palings. I gave it some finishing touches with some paint, ink and a few fake plants before sitting ...

Dons-Glenno
Building a Reputation
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We had a very tight, poorly designed and underutilised kitchen space even though the room for the kitchen was quite large. Our vibe was to incorporate ...

Lynn10
Finding My Feet
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I have 6 chairs that either need repainting or just a touch-up. What paint should I use to give a smooth finish to look like I just bought them. Thank ...

Patsy60
Growing in Experience
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This was my old vintage dressing table. We revamped, up cycled & integrated it, into the bottom section. For the top part we used old pieces of wood, ...

Speedy1965
Finding My Feet
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We have had this setting for about 20 years. It has seen many family dinners and get together with friends. It’s time to downsize and let another fami ...

Sbrodolina
Finding My Feet
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We bought an ex-rental built in 2008. The builder's grade kitchen was very functional in layout but very plain and we didn't like the expresso colour ...

roccojude
Finding My Feet
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Marketplace find of a vintage linen cupboard. I took out the panels and replaced with chicken wire. I gave it a sand and painted it a lovely olive gre ...

Alison88
Finding My Feet
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We recently moved into our house and weren’t happy with the kitchen, unfortunately we didn’t have the money to do a full renovation so we gave it a fa ...

kflynn89
Getting Established
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   Hello! I am repurposing left overs from a kitchen renovation to make a bar cabinet. The pieces I’ve got have pre cut holes for the hinges that ...

BeckBekkers
Getting Established
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I repaired our 6-seater Marri wood dining table over the past couple of weeks, it was cracked through the entire table as well as some putty had start ...

Jess_B
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I am wanting to up-cycle a mini fridge glass door to use the glass for a display cabinet. My issue is I am not sure how to disassemble the metal f ...

raceytrace
Having an Impact
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May

I wanted to have the marble look for my benchtop, but not the hassle (or price) of removing and replacing the whole benchtop. I watched a few differe ...

Chris410
Finding My Feet
4 replies
May

I need to replace or repair one of these chairs. The cane is completely blown out and need to be fixed, is there any way to fix or replace this easily ...