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Complete House Transformation - What we are starting with!

This is my blank canvas—my new project that I’ll be working on over the next couple of months.

I’m going to be transforming this entire house, room by room, and breaking it down into separate videos for you, showcasing what I’m doing in each room and teaching you how to do it too.

Each of these projects is going to be done DIY style and on a budget. Hopefully, this will show you what’s possible when it comes to transforming your home yourself w...

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Creating a DIY Apothecary Cabinet

I've always loved apothecary cabinets; however, I haven't loved the price on them. I always find them so exorbitantly expensive.

So today, we are going to DIY our own apothecary cabinet. I'm going to be using the Ryobi router so that we can etch out the design on the drawer fronts. This is a little bit deceptive, making it look like there are a whole lot of little drawers, even though there will still be only the original six drawers.

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Revamping an Outdoor Setting - Including Painting The Fabric

This outdoor lounge setting was in serious need of a makeover. It was tired and damaged and crying out for some help. I decided to re-stain all of the timber and then paint the fabric. Yes, you heard that right—I painted fabric! Did you know you can actually do that? The end result is such a dramatic transformation. Below is the step by step guide to how I did it. You can do the same as what I did or you can add your own creative spin.

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Buffalo Plaid Check Pattern On Furniture

Transforming old furniture into something unique and eye-catching can be incredibly rewarding.

In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the process of creating a buffalo plaid check design on furniture using timber stains.

This project is perfect for anyone looking to add a rustic touch to their home decor. Let's get started!

Materials Needed:

Side table (purchased for $35 from an op shop) 

Sandpaper 120 & 240 grit  

Krud Kutter Cleaner

Ma...

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