D.I.Y. Projects


01 Timber Decking

Few home improvements can match a wood deck for usefulness, beauty and enhanced value to a home.

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02 Dog House

Every dog needs a home. Show your best friend how much you care by building his or her home yourself.

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03 Timber Fence

A straightforward 5 step process that will help make constructing a fence a breeze.

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04 Garden Arch

This garden arch features a cross-hatch lattice design on the sides and a curved arch overhead.

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05 Garden Bench

This garden or deck bench is an easy project with simple
joints.

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06 Pergola

Need shade from the sun, more privacy, or protection from the wind? This pergola may be just what you need.
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07 Planter Box

This planter box is a breeze to make. A simple design that will add special something to your outdoor decor.

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08 Tap Washer

In this article will show you the causes of leaking and dripping taps and explain the methods of effectively rectifying them.
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09 Wine Rack

A great looking wine rack that, because of its modular design, can easily be expanded to accommodate a growing wine collection.

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10 Timber Window Repair

The ABC’s of fixing a timber window and helping to make it work like new.

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11 Fly Screen

Making your own screens is a relatively easy one that you can do yourself and you’ll save money and get the job done when you need it.
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12 Outdoor Table

This outdoor table with attached seats features uncomplicated cutting and assembly techniques and you can build it in a day.

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13 Timber Gate

Timber gates aren’t difficult to build and you can build them to the size and style that compliments your property.

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14 Shelving

The purpose of this project sheet is to discuss some of the most common wall mounted shelving systems and construction methods that can be accomplished by the average home handyman.
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15 Plasterboard Cutting & Fixing

Plasterboard is the most widely used wall and ceiling lining material in Australia. This sheet gives a step by step guide to using it.
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16 Plasterboard Joining

Once all your plasterboard sheets are in place and the adhesive has had time to dry, the seams and corners of the plasterboard need to be finished off with joint tape and premixed jointing compound.

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17 Exterior Painting

There are few more rewarding projects than giving your home a new look with a fresh coat of paint.
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18 Rope Tying

It is useful to learn just a few knots which are easy to tie and easy to remember, yet are strong and secure and safe for a wide variety of purposes.
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19 Ceramic Wall Tiles

You can easily brighten up your bathroom or kitchen by using wall tiles.

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20 Replacing Door Furniture

Door furniture refers to any of the items that are attached to a door or a drawer to enhance its functionality or appearance. These items include latches, locks, knobs, handles, flush pulls and push plates
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21 Cubby House

Children love cubby houses. Here’s how they can have one easily and at a reasonable price.
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22 Composting

A simple compost heap at the bottom of the garden can work well but most gardeners opt for a purpose built structure.
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23 Refinishing Timber Furniture

Furniture eventually reaches a point where it needs more than dusting and polishing, however, stripping and refinishing old furniture is no longer the norm.

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24 Interior Painting

No other project you do around your home so completely changes the appearance and mood of a room for less time, effort or money than painting.
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