theDIYedit

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Making a Splash

Undertaking a whole renovation on a small budget. Half of a pretty handy couple willing to turn their hand to most projects. Socials: @the.diy.edit - come say hi!

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Making a Splash

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I am mid-kitchen renovation and I have hit a bit of a snag - such is the life of a DIY-er! I am installing 2 ovens side by side under the benchtop - p ...

Making a Splash

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Thank you @MitchellMc! It turned out much better than I expected, so I am happy that I took a punt on using the wallpaper over timber. 

Making a Splash

Hey @Sugar ! Thank you for your kind words. for anything electrical or plumbing, regulations state that you have to have the professionals do the work ...

Making a Splash

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We wanted to create a feature wall in a plain corner and loved the wood panelling detail, but did not have the budget or the space to add timber due t ...

Making a Splash

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Making a Splash

@MitchellMc thanks so much! This is perfect. 

Making a Splash

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Hello everyone, I am creating a timber waterfall desk for my office, which I will make using 2 x Specrite pine panels The desk will be the full 2 ...

Making a Splash

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Hi everyone, I am making my own custom-built entertainment unit for my family room because I have a non-standard size for it to fit into, and can't ...

Kind of a Big Deal

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So, I bought this house that had the front entrance on a 2nd level on the back of the house. Obviously not ideal, especially when it came to deliverie ...

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 ...

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Hi Lauren (@theDIYedit), You'll need to use at least a couple of brackets on either side or something to stop diagonal movement. These can be set at ...

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Hi @MikeTNZ, Front-loading washing machines are typically gentler on clothes and are undoubtedly more water efficient than top loaders. They tumble th ...

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Hello @dinaandjake It's great that you've received excellent advice from @theDIYedit. Your intention of using linseed oil to protect your benchtop ...

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Hi @dinaandjake, Sorry to read that the oil and clear coat have not worked. Our resident DIY expert @EricL will be online later this afternoon to as ...

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Awesome, thank you!! That’s exactly what I’m thinking of using rather than the renovation range. I’ll be updating our current kitchen cabinetry so wil ...

Making a Splash

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We wanted to create a feature wall in a plain corner and loved the wood panelling detail, but did not have the budget or the space to add timber due t ...

Making a Splash

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Making a Splash

@MitchellMc thanks so much! This is perfect. 

Making a Splash

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Hi @MikeTNZ, I have a front loader washing machine, but I confess that I have never owned a top loader. I am of European origin, so buying a front loa ...

Making a Splash

Hi @dinaandjake, sorry to hear that you're having problems with your benchtop. Merbau can be quite tricky as it is well known for extensive leaching. ...

Making a Splash

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Thank you @Here4thehacks ! Because the cabinet doors were raw, I just used a normal paint, rather than a specialist one. I used Dulux semi-gloss aquan ...

Making a Splash

@EricL thanks for the tag! 

Making a Splash

Thank you @Wy ! For the Kaboodle cabinetry, benchtop and fittings, it was $3000. I'm more than happy to share other costs with you, but we also renova ...

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