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Alicia_Woodwork
Having an Impact
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My gorgeous Goldie, Charlie, was recently diagnosed with hip displacia. This condition makes ordinarily simple movements incredibly difficult. It is f ...

inspiredbycoast
Building a Reputation
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 The before Materials120 grit sandpaper Cabot's timber paint Zinsser primer Sealer Paint brush New hardware ToolsStepsStep 1Started with cleaning ...

TaylerMayd
Having an Impact
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I wanted to update this old console to create a fresh coastal feel. I'm really happy with how it turned out! A full video of the process is also avail ...

TheSparrowHome
Having an Impact
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A rough $40 marketplace find turned into a beautiful piece of furniture! I purchased this dining table because the leg design was perfect, but the top ...

Simply_Bea
Growing in Experience
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A matching tv unit to go with our 2 x 2 cube shelf unit for our Living room upgrade. Stylish and functional on a budget! ☺️ We now have a proper place ...

Nailbag
Kind of a Big Deal
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We bought a very dated 70's home with great potential but needing a LOT of work, because the challenge was to completely transform each closed in spac ...

H3nna
Having an Impact
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Rope bench.Materialswhite cotton rope, thickness 7mm. Four legs from old chair. Two 7*72cm timber pieces for each end. Two 7*34cm timber pieces for ...

chaau
Cultivating a Following
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Custom Built Desk using Flexi Storage Clever Cube 1 x 2 storage units and Specrite timber panelsMaterials2 x Specrite 2200 x 600 x 26mm Hevea Multi Us ...

Ebd267
Growing in Experience
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This was a pretty dated timber shelving unit with mirrors when we purchased the home 4 mths ago. I have transformed it now and cannot stop staring at ...

Dundie21
Growing in Experience
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Our living room needed a makeover as it was plain and boring. I had an idea in my head of what I wanted to achieve so I got to work. This required rem ...

Codey
Building a Reputation
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A supersized Nintendo switch/TV cabinet made from scrap wood.MaterialsPlywood Hinges Paint MDF PineToolsRyobe JigsawRyobe DrillStepsStep 11a. First I ...

Belindaplumley
Building a Reputation
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Just need a bit of love MaterialsChalk paint, sand paper, material, sponge, varnish ToolsRyobi Sander and staple gunStepsStep 1 Remove old seat. Gi ...

Belindaplumley
Building a Reputation
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Very sad and outdated bedside table  MaterialsSandpaper, chalk paint, new handles, shelf paper, wood glue, varnish ToolsRyobi SanderStepsStep 1 Gave ...

Belindaplumley
Building a Reputation
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Easy and cheap to update old fashioned bedside tables MaterialsSand paper, chalk paint, varnish, whitening stain& varnish , stain blocker, drawer hand ...

renowithrosie
Building a Reputation
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I was sick to death of shoes being scattered around the house, and thought I'd make use of the empty space behind our bedroom door for simple shoe sto ...

Belindaplumley
Building a Reputation
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Don’t throw away your old outdated photo frames, spice them up!MaterialsDecorating moulds, chalk paint, wood glue, sandpaper and varnishToolsStepsS ...

Belindaplumley
Building a Reputation
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Transformed an old stained toy box to something beautiful MaterialsChalk paint whitening stain and varnish, sandpaper ToolsRyobi sanderStepsStep 1 S ...

Karen700103
Just Starting Out
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Bought a vase from opshop. Bought sample pot paint (acrylic paint) from Bunnings. Mixed this paint with baking soda and paint my vase. Gave it three c ...

Belindaplumley
Building a Reputation
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Always surprising to find what is hiding under layers of paint and dark varnish MaterialsPaint stripper, paint, varnish, sanding paper, drawer handles ...

Belindaplumley
Building a Reputation
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Old horrible looking furniture turned colourful and fun!MaterialsChalk paint, stencils, varnish, sandpaper, paintbrush, drawer handles ToolsRyobi sand ...

Belindaplumley
Building a Reputation
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Old chewed up coffee table back to its beauty MaterialsBondo, varnish, chalk paint, dark wax sandpaper ToolsRyobi sanderStepsStep 1  stripped the top ...

millyreno
Finding My Feet
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I had been wanting to wallpaper my bedroom for ages but thought it would be too hard. I eventually found the wallpaper at Bunnings that I thought woul ...

Ros19
Just Starting Out
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Our dining table and wall unit has sentimental value and as my husband would not replace it, i decided to update it whilst he went away on a motorbike ...

Belindaplumley
Building a Reputation
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Stripping paint off always a surprise waiting what to find underneath MaterialsChalk paint, varnish, wood glue, paint brush, decorative moulding, sand ...