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Kitchen Ideas That Will Shake Things up for Summer

February 10, 2020

Your outdoor entertaining area and barbeque isn’t the only area getting busy in the summer. Where are all the crockery and utensils stored? The cold drinks and delicious sides being prepared? The kitchen, that’s where! If you think your kitchen isn’t quite prepared for the upcoming silly season, here’s some fresh and funky, yet simple kitchen ideas to shake it up this Summer.

Bathroom Makeover Challenge Part 3: Repurpose a Mirror

January 30, 2020

DIY specialist and professional furniture expert Natasha Dickens from Little Red Industries is back with part 3 of her Bathroom Makeover Challenge. Today she shares how to revamp your existing bathroom mirror with a touch of timber. The one element in a bathroom that doesn’t wear out or become dated is the mirror so there’s no reason it shouldn’t be reused. Adding a custom timber vanity table and changing the original aluminium frame of the mirror to timber adds a handcrafted element. It also helps the large mirror feel warmer and helps tie it into the rest of the refurb. Choose an adhesive that handles moisture, such as Bondall’s Bondcrete, which is also easy to work with and dries quickly and clear, and always seal new timber.

Your Ultimate Guide to Timber Stains, Oils and Finishes

January 24, 2020

Timber is an architectural and aesthetic feature, popular in both home interior and exterior designs. Simply installing timber is not enough, though, as you’ll need to maintain its brilliance with the right timber care products. Read on for Bondall’s ultimate guide to timber stains, oils and finishes for your timber care.

Bathroom Makeover Challenge Part 2: Building a Vanity

December 27, 2019

Natasha Dickens from Little Red Industries returns with her next DIY challenge, this time tackling a tired and outdated bathroom. Read on for part two of our bathroom makeover series, showing how Natasha gave this bathroom a full timber refresh, with a little help from Bondall’s products.

Bathroom Makeover Challenge Part 1: Getting Started

December 13, 2019

Natasha Dickens from Little Red Industries returns with her next DIY challenge, this time tackling a tired and outdated bathroom. Read on to find out how Natasha gave this bathroom a full timber refresh, with a little help from Bondall’s products.

The Biggest DIY Tiling Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

November 29, 2019

Some people like baking, others enjoy gardening – while you’ve decided that DIY home projects might be your thing. Perhaps there’s a home bathroom or laundry renovation you want to launch yourself into. The look and feel of tiles can really transform the blandest of rooms in a house into something special. Before you try your hand at DIY tiling though, you should know about the most common tiling mistakes and how to avoid them.

How to Build a Trestle Table

November 19, 2019

DIY specialist and professional furniture maker Natasha Dickins from Little Red Industries is here to walk you through the simple steps to build your own trestle table. ‘A trestle table is a practical piece of furniture. It’s useful in providing an extra workbench, serving area or dining table, and it stores neatly away,’ says DIY specialist Natasha Dickins at Little Red Industries, who puts a modern twist on this classic design.

How to Build Your Own Laptop Desk

November 15, 2019

The talented DIY specialist Natasha Dickens from Little Red Industries is back with another DIY project, featuring Bondall products. Watch the how to video or read on to find out how you can recreate this very handy laptop desk – perfect for kids rooms, apartments or small homes without a full study.

The beachy coastal home design trend and how to get it

November 12, 2019

Have you dreamed of living by the beach, but that coastal dream house has always been beyond your budget? How about the next best thing? In this article, we’ll explore how you can bring the coast into your home.