Kitchen design test
Answer these five fun questions about the way your household uses the kitchen and see the analysis...
Kitchen floorplan basics
Four layouts commonly used in new kitchen installations and renos. Choose the floorplan to suit the...
Best care and maintenance of timber flooring
For natural beauty and durability, you can’t beat a timber floor. With a little regular care,...
How to lighten up an entry
Replacing coloured glass panels in the sidelights of an old-style front door allows for...

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Reader project - the Langford's kitchen makeover1
 My wife helped me with our kitchen renovation when she was four months pregnant so we had to get it finished quickly.
Install a timber benchtop1
Take a weekend to customise a prepared workbench from a kitchen range and add a new sink with tapware
When to use professionals for kitchen renovations1
 Call the professionals for these jobs but save money by buying the equipment or appliances and having them ready to install.
Designing a wall photo display1
 To hang a collection of pictures measure up and mark their positions before securing fasteners to the wall.
Using D-rings to hang heavy pictures1
 An alternative way to hang heavy pictures and mirrors, particularly if the weight is greater than what a wire can safely support, is to use D-rings or triangle hooks. Secure D-rings on either side of the frame, about a third of the way down.
Painting TipsPainting is high on the list of DIY home improvements but it can be daunting as it costs time and money. But done correctly, a freshly painted room is a cost-effective and big-impact way to makeover an interior.  The four essential steps to a professional-finish paint job include buying the right paint, preparing the surfaces, choosing the best tools and using the correct techniques. 
Tools You'll Need to WallpaperIf you're going to hang wallpaper yourself, well here are the essential tools that you'll need 
Tips & Tricks for Hanging WallpaperHere is a tip for you to hang wallpaper, so it makes it less stressful 
Tips for Wallpaper CutoutsTry these timesaving tips on how to cut out wallpaper 
How to Create a PlumblineLearn how to hang your wallpaper perfectly straight 
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