Create a leather holder for a large house plant and it will double as a decorative element and provide an easy way to move a big pot around. This pot is 290mm in diameter and 260mm high, ...
This cane table was in a sorry state when it was salvaged from a heap of sodden furniture on a nature strip. The paint had peeled off and it was covered with cracks and divots. The wicker ...
Make rope-wrapped vases for cut flowers from the garden. Remove the lids and labels from different-sized tins of fruit, then wash thoroughly with hot, soapy water. Attach the end of a ...
Round mirrors are a great addition to a hallway but can be very expensive and too heavy to wall-mount. To save the plasterboard and your wallet, give a lightweight mirror a rope frame and ...
White plastic chairs are a backyard staple, as they’re budget-friendly and stackable. To transform plain chairs into party-ready seating, all you need is a couple of cans of spray paint. ...
Free up floorspace with a vertical garden. Wall-mounted planters are good for small areas and are also easier on the back than garden beds. Make one from a plastic storage container, ...
There is some contention as to when and where the practice of making Jack-o’-lanterns originated, but there is evidence that humans have been carving vegetables for thousands of years. And ...
Turn a wicker clothes hamper, about $20 from bargain shops, into a storage basket for outdoor cushions. Paint the basket, then make a bag liner from laminated cotton. Add castors to the ...
A plain sisal rug can be painted to make a colourful striped ground covering. One of the toughest natural fibres, sisal is ideal for outdoor living. Use it on hard surfaces like a deck or ...
Revamp a beach or camping chair that’s gone past its use-by date into a comfortable and colourful seat for relaxing in the back garden. A chair with an aluminium frame and plastic armrests ...
Garden furniture has to be tough and durable, as it is exposed to the elements all year round, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. Plastic flowerpots or fibreglass planters can be ...
A small folding table can be painted to make it suitable for use outdoors. Give it a garden theme with a floral top, using a stencil and spray paint in bright blue and white. Use it as a ...
Bring a charity shop bargain bang up to date with simple techniques for DIY reupholstery. To give an old chair a new look, all you need is a couple of metres of fabric, a staple gun, ...
On moving into their dream home, Katie Vagg and her partner Ben Spry found that they needed an extra bedroom. With three kids under 10, they hoped each child could grow up with their own ...
Transform any room in the home instantly and easily with architectural trim. The word ‘cornice’ conjures up an elegant period property. And in the late 1800s, it could take sculptors and ...
Coats of paint on metal furniture will flake and peel after a few years of wear and tear and exposure to sun and rain. This furniture set had multiple layers of paint, which were peeling ...
Stained timber furniture makes a fantastic addition to a backyard, but without proper care its colour will start to fade. Left to the elements timber furniture will eventually rot, ...
Transform an outdoor room with a canvas artwork created using screen printing techniques. If you already have a screen printing kit, you simply need to buy a blank canvas to create ...
Screen printing is an affordable way to personalise cushions and furniture, or create an original wall canvas. The process involves using specialised ink, stencils and a mesh screen to ...
Follow these tips for a perfectly painted surface every time. COVER ALL NEARBY surfaces and never use a paint sprayer to do exterior work on a windy day. WEAR A DISPOSABLE spray suit and a ...
Most mirrors around the home are functional pieces on bathroom cabinets or wardrobe doors. Create a decorative feature DIY by giving a plain mirror a timber frame and mosaic border. Cut a ...
Sponsored article Sponsored article Sponsored article A designer framed mirror could cost hundreds of dollars, but you can create a similar item at home for under $50. All you need is a ...
Introduce junior DIYers to the joys of woodworking with a colourful robot they can build themselves. Gun Arvidssen bought his handy son Atreiiu a Colorifc Wood Worx Robot kit from ...
Handyman stylist Gema Beneitez made a gilded ornament using a mirror, a round frame from an art supply shop, timber moulding and metallic paint. ‘I had a glazier cut a round mirror to fit the ...
Cubes are versatile pieces of furniture that can do double duty as a side table while providing storage. To make a plain timber cube table more eye-catching, cover every surface with ...
A lot of kitchen and dining stools are made from timber and finished with a clear stain or painted in white. To make them unique and inject colour into a neutral space, wallpaper the stool ...
Forget tinsel and plastic, make a stunning living door wreath this Christmas. At this time of year, succulents can be put to work as living festive decorations, as they have a wonderful ...
A headboard anchors a bed in a space, adding dimension and providing a backdrop for a pillow arrangement. To give an ensemble or low-framed bed the visual impact of a bedhead, create one ...
Timber drawers and a piano bench are sanded, painted then updated with fabric for use in a home office. Dark stained timber furniture with good bones can easily be lightened up DIY to suit ...
Turn a traditional piece into a contemporary work of art by splashing out and breaking the rules of painting. Look for a three-door sideboard for this two-tone paint effect so it can be ...
