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HOW TO | Install Firth Pavers

Ever since I first laid pavers, I have been a big fan of this DIY task. Not only is it extremely rewarding, but you end up with a space you can use and enjoy. Firth has a wide range of finishes and sizes to choose from, allowing you to customise your paved space to tie in with your existing colour scheme or add your own design flavour. 

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HOW TO | Install Bamboo X-treme® Decking

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world. So when you use bamboo X-Treme decking, you know you will have a sustainable product under your feet. I’ve really enjoyed working with this material on our deck and been impressed with how simple it was to install once the deck structure was built. 

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HOW TO | Wallpaper a Room

We love wallpaper – and there are so many reasons why. Wallpaper creates a look that can’t be achieved with paint, it covers your walls with patterns, colour and texture. Wallpaper is a one coat process, offering an instant transformation that doesn’t create a whole lot of mess and strong fumes - allowing you to occupy your space right away. Wall preparation is straight forward and once wallpaper is hung it’s a durable option. Best of all, with the right wall preparation and tools, you can hang the wallpaper yourself.

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HOW TO | Install a Subway Tile Splashback

Splashbacks are a practical option for your kitchen, offering protection for walls from cooking and cleaning splashes. A tiled splashback also adds to the design of your kitchen, gloss tiles reflect light making the space appear brighter, the pattern of the tile adds dynamics and energy visually and it gives the kitchen an expensive looks - without the price tag.

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HOW TO | Sand and Seal Wooden Floors

Sanding and sealing wooden floorboards is a daunting DIY task for first timers. But with a bit of prep before hand and the right equipment, you definitely tackle this project yourself. With a weekend of sanding equipment hired for $306 from Kennards Hire - this is an affordable DIY option to bring new life to your floors - saving yourself some money at the same time.

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HOW TO | Makeover your Front Door

Your front door is the first thing that greets your visitors, it can be memorable OR just bearable depending on it’s look! Here is how we our took our tired red front door and transformed it to be a design feature and also added security to our house, all in a weekend!

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HOW TO | Build a Workbench on a Budget

A workbench is an essential addition to any workshop. And building a DIY workbench does not come much easier than this, or cheaper. With a goal to build an affordable workbench, here’s a great way to give your workshop a boost.

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