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Topics with Label: Recycling and Upcycling

shary
Growing in Experience
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        I rescued a dining Table with Four chairs from curb side and want to revive them either with oil or some colours maybe white. Need some ...

terrig582
Just Starting Out
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  I'm looking for a stain close to the second picture to finish my table and chairs in the first picture. Also would like suggestions about the best ...

jacqjacq
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I've bought 2 x Rimu Drawers that I want to do up. The below photo is the same design / wood / size etc, just not MY drawers as they are in storag ...

Samiyo
Finding My Feet
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Hi there in our new place we have tall ceilings (3.15m). To convert one of the rooms into a library- I wanted to hack An existing bookshelf (tallest ...

ronad
Just Starting Out
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  made this table for my record player out of specrite acacia brown timber, I used glue + wood clippings from the saw to fill in the holes from the ...

Abhijeet_rookie
Getting Established
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Hi all, I have picked up a second hand hutch and buffet (picture attached). It has an old antique look (feels varnished). The plan is the repaint i ...

DIYNoob1
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I am in desperate need for advice. I built a wooden coffee table years ago during a woodworking class and my family has been using it ever since. ...

Patsy60
Growing in Experience
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Grabbed a pegboard from Bunnings. Attached it to the wall. Painted it & decorated it to make it the hero piece in our guest bedroom. Added the ubeaut ...

MariaBK
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I'm looking for what kind of wood glue would help us rejoin loose parts on this seat. Over time it has become loose and no longer safe to sit on ...

roryb
Just Starting Out
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  Hi there folks, I have an existing Kallax unit from IKEA that I am looking to repurpose as a room divider in a granny flat. I would love to pop ...

lauravdh
Finding My Feet
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I have sanded these bedside tables down to raw wood (I think pine). I need to apply a stain or wax to finish them off/ protect them. I know that pine ...

Ash_
Getting Established
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Hi! I bought this white Como tall boy with plans to put it inside my built in wardrobe, because it only has a hanging rail. The tallboy ended up bei ...

elizaw
Just Starting Out
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Hello, a few months ago I painted my dining table white and finished with water-based enamel paint (2 coats). I now want to make the tabletop a ligh ...

Catchiqui
Just Starting Out
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hi I’ve recently remodeled my dining chairs to make the backs shorter.   I haven’t stretched/ re-attached the leather yet as l need to finish off ...

joejoeinc
Growing in Experience
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I wanted to upgrade my office space to something more functional with extra space and a better flow. I like the look of a wood desk with modern attac ...

inspiredbycoast
Building a Reputation
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These bedsides were dark and worn and needed a refresh.  MaterialsCabots stain and varnish and had it tinted in colour Brazilian roast (waterbase) ...

tamaraml
Finding My Feet
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Hi, I have this piece of furniture and I would like to paint it of white without sanding. Is there a sealer I can use before painting so I can paint i ...

sleedonchi22
Just Starting Out
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I am wishing to repaint our double bed, to match the colours of our new house we have built. Our double bed now is a golden oaky brown timber/ wood be ...

ChrisA
Building a Reputation
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             Hi everyone, would love some advice on how to restore this vintage sideboard…I’m afraid to start in case I stuff it up!!

DawnWillis
Finding My Feet
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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 ...

isabellaharris
Just Starting Out
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I am wondering if it’s possible to take this natural coloured desk to the black finish in the photo below. If so, what would I have to do to achieve t ...

MsMazz
Finding My Feet
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I have a left corner IKEA desk which I want to make into a right corner desk. The right corner desktop is not available to buy so I thought I’d adjust ...

LolaC
Just Starting Out
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    Hi there! I am restoring a mid century vanity and I would love some suggestions on how to bring back the shine and a cleaner metallic look t ...