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How to set up a nursery – checklist for a new parent

  • Liana 
  • 9 min read

Are you expecting a baby or know someone who is and are confused by all the ‘must-haves’ needed to set up a nursery? This post is a list of my top items needed for a nursery I wish I had had 3 babies ago. 

Photo of aluminium window frame painted satin black

DIY Home Decor Project: How to spray paint aluminium window frames

  • Liana 
  • 7 min read

If you are looking to improve your façade or interior, a relatively quick and affordable way to do this is to paint your window frames. If you have aluminium window frames, the best way to do this is to use spray paint. Read on to find out how.

Mark's studio shed exterior view of shed and landscaping against painted black fence

Top 5 Backyard Studios in Australia

  • Liana 
  • 12 min read

To set the scene: you and your family are all working from home. There are no more available spaces to comfortably work from other than your dining table which means you have to clear everything away before dinner. Not very practical to say the least. This is where the backyard studio comes in. Adding a valuable studio space in your garden can be a great way to create a useable, multi-functional space to work, create or relax in. What’s more is that it can actually add value to your home.

Vintage sideboard makeover. Bone inlay effect using stencils and paint.

DIY Home Decor Project: DIY Bone Inlay Furniture

  • Liana 
  • 3 min read

When Nicole Herrick (@nicoleherrickdiy) decided to upcycle this vintage sideboard she got for free (yes,free!) on Facebook Marketplace, I wonder if she thought the end result would be so fabulous. She chose a bone inlay style makeover and painted the wood using a stencil she created using her new Cricut maker.

A photo of a wood heater fire burning

Hidden Hazards around your home

  • Liana 
  • 10 min read

We all love our homes and want them to be a safe haven from the world. However, there are a few things inside that could actually be harming us. If you are thinking of doing home renovations, be careful of unseen hazards which could be hiding in your home. You may be at risk of harming yourself or those around you if you disturb a hidden hazard.

After kitchen reno - extractor hood

Budget Kitchen Renovation: Late 1970s to 2021

  • Liana 
  • 5 min read

I transformed our dated late 1970s kitchen on a small budget of around $300. Eventually we would like to take the wall down between the living room and kitchen/diner to create an open plan space but for now, we wanted a kitchen we could live with for a couple of years whilst we saved up for a more costly renovation.

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