DIY specialist and furniture maker Natasha Dickens from from Little Red Industries returns with a simple project made from Tasmanian oak dowel offcuts and sealed in Monocel Gold for protection against steam and moisture. I made this cute little soap holder to go with my DIY outdoor shower. But it could also be used in the bathroom, laundry or kitchen. TIP: These lovely soaps from Riverewe Sheep Dairy are handmade from sheep’s milk and are perfect for this because they don’t leave residue. This project doesn’t require many materials. I’ve used 30mm-wide half-round dowel offcuts for the sides and 6mm
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They say a tradesman is only as good as his (or her) tools, and when it comes to painting, there is no exception. Although more expensive in the initial outlay, good quality paint brushes and rollers can not only save money in the long run (even the cost of cheap paint brushes adds up when you need to buy new ones each and every time you start a new painting project) but they can also save time and frustration during the job. If you have ever had to carefully pick out stray paintbrush bristles from your freshly-painted wall, you will
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There is nothing like the satisfaction of tackling a DIY home project – and there is so much that you can do with timber pieces. Try some woodwork projects – and there is plenty you can do if you don’t want to get on the complicated tools.
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If you’ve ever been to IKEA, you know that innovative storage solutions can turn even the tiniest room into a brilliantly organised space without compromising on aesthetics.  As a passionate DIY-er, you’re probably always on the lookout for new ideas to improve your home and nudge comfort up a little.  We’ve gathered some inspo for your future projects! Here are 7 amazing storage ideas you need to try! 
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DIY specialist and professional furniture maker Natasha Dickins from Little Red Industries shows you how to make a designer timber base to suit a rectangle-shaped planter box. 
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Let’s face it: renovating a bathroom isn’t the most exciting project, especially if your budget isn’t generous enough to allow for major changes. With a bit of creativity, however, you can revamp your bathroom and make it look magazine-worthy without having to change everything. Now that makes you feel a bit excited, doesn’t it?  The tiles you choose can make or break the design of your bathroom. Most of the time, we’re quite conservative when choosing them – maybe because we know we can’t change them easily if we don’t like the result. Time to get out of your comfort
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DIY specialist and professional furniture expert Natasha Dickens from Little Red Industries shows how to make a fun storage solution in easy-to-follow steps.
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