How to build a gas tank room heater
Having a hard time working on projects during winter? The freezing cold weather can really slow down your progress, especially when your workshop doesn’t have heating. Well, here’s a DIY project that could warm you up – why not turn an old gas tank into a heater! :) This owner of this DIY project wanted to […]
Upcycled Backyard Kitchen
Anybody who has this kind of kitchen in their backyard will want to host backyard barbecues every weekend! This DIY kitchen is sure to make gatherings a lot more fun for everyone! And it’s made entirely from upcycled materials including the ubiquitous (yet very humble) pallet! You know the scene… you’re the host, everyone’s having fun […]
Build a pallet planter box perfect for cascading flowers!
Here’s another easy project that will bring more colour and life to your home! All you have to do is build it in one day, wait around five months and you’ll have an eye-catching feature in your yard! This DIY project is a simple pallet planter box with 2-inch holes drilled on the panels for flowers to cascade from. […]
Build a movie theater sofa from pallets
Who says building a movie theater at home requires a fortune? You can create your own cosy home theater for a song – by just sourcing a few pallets and matching cushions! What’s even better is that this project is very easy. No disassembly of pallets needed. You only need to restore each pallet by sanding it and giving it […]
How to build a Lego themed dresser
Got an old dresser that needs a makeover? Why not make it a cool Lego themed dresser? You can even try turning it into a Lego table! Giving an old dresser that Lego look is a very easy project. All you have to do is remove all drawer handles and then strip old paint by sanding to prepare […]
Turn an Old Nightstand into a Play Kitchen
Here’s another upcycling project for those of you who want to give the little kids an awesome kitchen set to play with… Build one with an old nightstand! Don’t have an old nightstand? You can easily find one from secondhand stores, the flea market or perhaps a garage sale market in your area. And while you’re at it, look […]
How to build a greenhouse from old windows
Every day of the week, someone is busy replacing their ‘old’ timber framed windows with ‘whiz-bang, no maintenance’ windows. And every day, thousands of glasshouse kits are sold. DIYer Cheft, made the connection and built a greenhouse from other people’s trash. This greenhouse project is one of the most inexpensive builds we’ve come across. Although building a […]
DIY Pallet Headboard
Here’s another great creation made from recycled pallets. Also another proof that one doesn’t have to be a professional to create something impressive for the home! This headboard was made by an amateur DIYer who is just beginning to learn wood work. His strategy – to go for beautiful yet inexpensive reclaimed wood. Clever! Click on any image to […]
The Transatron Project by Patrick Buckle
Having purchased a small vacant block of land I was keen to find an affordable and comfortable solution to make use of the beautiful mountain location and escape the city for weekends and holidays. After a career of building things to be delivered quickly and efficiently in theatre, I began a search for compact and […]
Oak Wine Barrel Coffee Table
This is not your ordinary wine barrel coffee table! Click on any image to start lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox. Materials: Used Wine Barrel Wood Glue Acetone/MEK Based Wood Patch Shellac Urethane Varnish Tools: Table Saw Planer Palm/Random Orbital Sander Belt Sander File Wood Clamps Circular Saw Welder Wire […]
