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A blue pegboard wall with a shelf, bike, hat, keys and bag hanging up on it.

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Mopping tiles with a mop and a bucket.

Cleaning

A decorated Christmas tree, presents and trees and a ladder decorated with Christmas decorations.

Decorating

Measuring with a ruler and a pencil.

Measuring

An organised pantry in a kitchen.

Organising

A painted green wall behind a dining table.

Painting

A Bunnings team member repairing a plank of wood on a deck.

Repairing

Sanding a piece of wood with a cordless sander.

Sanding

A bathroom with white tiles, a wooden vanity and a wooden stool.

Tiling

Tools and equipment hanging on a pegboard.

Tools & Equipment

A bedroom with a bed and green wallpaper with leaves.

Wallpapering

How to paint a feature wall

Add a point of difference to any room with a painted feature wall. The simple D.I.Y. project can transform your living spaces in a matter of hours, creating a look and feel that's uniquely yours.

An angled in situ picture of a feature wall behind a study nook

Transform your hallway

Hallway with timber panelling feature wall, wooden shelf, mirror and pot plants.

Plain hallway with white walls and grey carpet.

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Give your home a D.I.Y. update

A woman in a white t-shirt painting a blue front door.

Painting

How to choose the right Monarch paint brush for your project

Grey house with white trim and dark corrugated iron roof, front porch with wooden deck, and garden.

Painting

How to prepare for house exterior painting

Modern room with neatly painted walls and windows

Painting

How to colour match paint for the perfect touch-up

Dining setting with chairs, drapery, checked floors and opened doors leading outside.

Design Inspiration

How to bring the latest colour trends home: Spirited

In a neatly decorated room, there are five basketballs hanging on the wall. A guitar is placed in the corner, alongside a study desk and chair. Additionally, there is a small bed with a brown beanbag

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Painting

How to paint a wall or room: step-by-step guide

Small cabinet with vertical burgundy and white stripes, photographed front-on against a plain wall.

Painting

How to upcycle drawers and give them a painted pinstripe finish

Living room painted in Dulux white paint with a light sofa, round coffee table, floor lamp, framed art, and a shaggy dog on a beige rug.

Painting

How to choose a white wall paint colour with Dulux

Playful kid-core window trims brighten a children’s space

Painting

A guide to creating kid-core trims

More D.I.Y. ideas for you

Beginner D.I.Y. tool kit with essential power tools for home projects.

Tools & Equipment

Tools made easy: D.I.Y. tool must-haves for beginners

An outdoor patio with a bistro table, a planter of flowers, and a white door with a large paper flower decoration.

Decorating

How to style house plants and flowers for a party

Dining table set and decorated for Christmas

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Decorating

How to set up a Christmas table

Clean surface after mould prevention and regular maintenance

Cleaning

How to control mould around the home and prevent it returning

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