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Quick DIY Laundry Shelf for Easy Storage Solution

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How to Install Faux Brick Panels: Creating a Faux Brick Accent Wall

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Navigating Cabinet Challenges and Dealing with a Load-Bearing Wall

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Top Amazon Prime Day Deals for Home Improvement Projects

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Revamping Our Laundry Pantry: Plans and Progress Update

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How Being Homeless From a Hurricane Wasn’t the Most Annoying Part of Our Moving Experience

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New House Tour

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Hi, we're Emma & Alex!

DIYErs | parents | chronic project starters

We started DIYing when we bought our first house in 2019 and now we've renovated three houses because we had the audacity to start then had to figure out how to get it done.

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All those sweaty mornings leveling tuffblocks and All those sweaty mornings leveling tuffblocks and hauling joists were worth it for this beauty 🥲
I can’t get over how big of a difference this deck makes to our backyard, and somehow it makes the whole space look bigger? Don’t mind me just scrolling between the before (the very last slide) and afters for the next few business days.
Every house has that one sad little spot you avoid Every house has that one sad little spot you avoid eye contact with. Ours was this one: a patch of bark, old concrete, and so much potential if you could see beyond the spider webs. 
 
We measured the space, opened the Bunnings Decking Planner, and played around until it looked like the cozy sitting area we’d been imagining. We chose the Ekodeck Designer Series because they’re beautiful of course, but also they’re composite so won’t warp or need much upkeep and they’re BAL19-rated for bushfire season. We could also add furniture straight into the planner and generate a shopping list of everything we’d need (even little things like screws and clips) and have it all delivered right to our door. 
 
The build wasn’t glamorous (is it ever?), but the moment we laid the last board, it felt like this corner finally matched the life happening around it. 
 
10/10 recommend fixing the spots of your house you’re tired of ignoring. 
 
@bunnings #backyardmakeover #patiomakeover #diyhome #FriendsofBunnings #Bunningsinspo
I can’t stop adding built-ins and colour to my h I can’t stop adding built-ins and colour to my house it’s my favourite addiction 🥲
Just reminiscing on some finished spaces while my house is once again torn up and I’m trying to battle the never-ending smaller house problem of no storage.
We’ve been through kitchen renovations where we We’ve been through kitchen renovations where we spent way too much on take-away or were so overwhelmed trying to even make toast so this time (as a self proclaimed DIY kitchen reno expert now) I have a plan. Save this one for next time your house is torn up and also if I missed anything give me all the tips!
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