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I have always thought of making a bedhead, so now it was the time to make it happen.MaterialsPlywood sheets 1220 × 880 x 4mm Pine timber uprights Upho ...

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Hi there! Just wondering if there is a type of paint that can be used in a shower/ bath set up that can make the bath look new again? It’s a white pla ...

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the website has labeled this as what the screws could be 2 steel ropes, each rope 1.2mm thick & 2m longScrews M5*14 Id like to get this from a hardw ...

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Hello, I have a home that was built in the early 1900's. Rendered brick. The side walls are only single brick & the home gets very cold in winter & ve ...

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Hi bought a fold down fence from Bunnings but it has only masonry screws which is probably because it’s where is recommended to install. However the b ...

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When a timber finish is uneven, you are unlikely to get a great result when re-oiling unless you sand the timber back first. While sanding can be a r ...

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Hi, Moved into a house with cubby house that didn't have a roof ridge and rotted flooring that needs to be completely replaced (photos attached). Wh ...

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I am using a feast watson spirit based coloured liming white with a oak proof tint to have an oak looking finish on a pine table I sanded it back to ...

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Our windows are leaking after cyclone Alfred. It looks like the water is getting in through the gaps between the window frame and the architrave. From ...

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When a timber finish is uneven, you are unlikely to get a great result when re-oiling unless you sand the timber back first. While sanding can be a r ...

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When mounting a TV on steel studs, Buildex 12-14 x 50mm Climaseal Hex Head Tek Screws are a great choice for strong and secure mounting. If you hav ...

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Meet Pete, who will tackle anything

The multi-talented ProjectPete learned most of his D.I.Y. skills from his father, and loves the challenge and satisfaction of turning his house into a home. "I'm a fairly handy kind of guy," Pete says. "I will try to tackle basically any job."
Meet Adam, veteran gardening and D.I.Y. broadcaster

Adam has been helping people with their house and garden projects on television, radio and magazines for decades. He's now happily sharing his expertise with Workshop members. "I believe experience and knowledge should be shared."
Meet Tara, passionate about encouraging women to D.I.Y.

"The only way to learn is to give it a go," says busy mum Tara, who has tackled projects including a new deck, cubby house, garage storage and garden makeover. "Don't worry about making mistakes. Mistakes are the best way to learn."