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Kids cubby house with sandpit and slide
Workshop member weekenddiyer turned a flatpack cubby into an impressive playhouse by adding a slide, bell, chalkboard, sandpit and fence pickets.
Three cubby house transformations
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Update the kids’ cubby with extra details that look fabulous and fire their imagination.
Kids’ cubby style makeover
We’ve given our three cubbies a makeover with a grown-up colour scheme you could happily use on your full-size home, but transforming a cubby into a place your child will love is about more than just paint. Add a selection of embellishments to turn it into an inviting play zone to lure the kids outside. Just remember that if you’re adding hard-wired fixtures such as lights, ensure they are suitable for outdoor use and are fitted by a qualified electrician.
Junior gardeners
Including window boxes, pots and planters lets kids experiment with their own growing space. Encourage them to plant edibles (cherry tomatoes are an easy win) or flowers. Task them with keeping their living treasures fed and watered – maybe even make a competition out of who can grow and harvest the most veg!
Style: coastal.
Colour scheme: Dulux Vivid White, Aerobus, Chanson.
Nature babies
To hold kids’ focus in the great outdoors, draw their attention to bugs and birds. Including habitats for insects, bird feeders and birdbaths – attached to the cubby or set up nearby – will help little ones engage with nature as they watch the fascinating antics of local wildlife and creepy crawlies.
All-white flowering plants are a classic gardening scheme, and help foster an appreciation of the different shapes in blooms and foliage. Look for non-toxic, child-friendly plants, avoiding spiky leaves and thorny shrubs.
Style: traditional.
Colour scheme: Dulux White Dune Half, Green Spruce, Moorland.
Backyard imaginarium
Kit out the cubby with equipment to inspire imaginative games and flights of fancy. A chalkboard can be used for drawing or to turn the cubby into a cafe or market stall; a letterbox is perfect for playing postie; while a ship bell and a telescope are all you need for a game of pirates! Soft lawn is perfect for play – try a hard-wearing variety that can cope with lots of foot traffic, and keep things cooler in summer by placing the cubby near a shade tree or adding a shade sail.
Style: modern.
Colour scheme: Dulux Domino, Raku.
Fill the cubby with games!
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make outdoor dominoes.
Photo credit: James Moffatt
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Health & Safety
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.