Category: DIY Projects

When it comes to your home DIY and maintenance projects, you can save heaps by doing it yourself, but what about those expensive tools that you need to carry out the DIY? That’s what can really cost the big bucks, but is there another way? The simple answer is yes! These days you don’t need…

With the ‘smoker’ craze sweeping the nation, creating the ultimate traditional BBQ is something of an art form – and a competition – whenever friends come over. So rather than outlaying huge sums of cash for a steep smoker, you can create your own, safe, secure and massive smoker in your back yard. These units…

Living in Australia, we have a few things that are almost guaranteed in our wonderful country. One guarantee is that if you leave any capital city within a few kilometres, you’ll see sprawling bushland and after the summer storm season there will be a ton of fallen trees left to go to waste. If you…

There is nothing better than on a sunny afternoon to put yourself into a hammock with a good book – or iPad for you new gen folk – kick back and enjoy the day. A hammock is the ultimate indulgence and one that says ‘chilling’ in anyone’s language. With the hustle and bustle of life…

At Toolmates, we’re always looking for clever ways repurpose leftover materials and pallets are a gift from heaven when it comes to creating awesome things in and around the garden. Pallets are a DIY fan’s best friend, and if you have a little bit of time to hunt around, pallets can be found at the…

Looking for a quick diy build that won’t cost you much and you can use almost every day? Why not try this diy wooden cutting board? This neat little accessory can be made from any spare wood you have lying around. If you need to buy some wood, it won’t cost much. The wood we are…

Sick of shoes being left around your house? No, perhaps you’re sick of having dirt from the day walked through your clean house. Why not build yourself a diy shoe rack? This is a painfully simple project. It will take half a day maximum, and yes – it does involve pallets! We love pallets here…

Do you love diy, but not love the look of dirty clothes and linen covering the bathroom floor? Say hello to this swanky pallet bathroom storage vessel! This lidded wooded container is perfect for your bathroom. Not only does it not take up much space, but it fits in with any wetroom, both modern and the…

Love diy and looking for a new project to add to the aura of your house? Have a go at making this brilliant looking diy wooden doormat! This project takes no more than a couple of hours. It’s as easy as they come, and can work great for any house. Maybe you can give it…

Last week we showed you one take on a diy pallet coffee table. This week, we’ll show you another! Last weeks’ take on the concept was a complete transformation, very closely resembling what might be available in stores. This weeks’ version is more true to the idea of pallet design – taking the idea of…