Instructions said two man job, nah, one undersized woman can do it, right?1yr ⋅ Sharpinthefang ⋅ r/diynz
Made this Christmas tree to replace our ageing fake tree this year. The frame is pine but the rest is rimu salvaged from our house during renovations. Still needs some painting and staining but I'm pretty stoked at how it turned out ☺️3yr ⋅ 6twenty ⋅ r/diynz
Thank you reddit! I replaced all rotten joist, new deckboards, added railings. Gain confidence through this page that I can do it! I have zero experience in construction prior to this1yr ⋅ AsianKiwiStruggle ⋅ r/diynz
Something something about low voltage excemption (or, my DIY off-grid powerwall)2yr ⋅ InertiaCreeping ⋅ r/diynz
Got quoted $1800 to fix this area that the dogs killed, did it for a third of the price (and a sore back)2yr ⋅ minax128 ⋅ r/diynz
PSA for those in Christchurch. picked up this Makita 3 piece kit today, Bunnings Airport have it for $375, RRP $8992yr ⋅ Gussy165 ⋅ r/diynz
Thanks to everyone who recommended Sika for bathroom silicone - this stuff is so much better than Selleys!1yr ⋅ 1whitebread ⋅ r/diynz
Pretty happy with how this turned out. Took about 4 months but it's finally done.4yr ⋅ SheepShaggerNZ ⋅ r/diynz
This is why I should always have adult supervision. DIY drying tent in the garage with dehumidifier in it.1yr ⋅ ScorchedJD ⋅ r/diynz
Just incase any of you guys and gals wanted to see this. Finally had gas bottles delivered and the heat pump has been moved and disconnected. It will be wired back first week January. Thank you for the advice!3yr ⋅ drinkvapegame ⋅ r/diynz
Why spend $30 for a stool when you can spend all day making one instead?1yr ⋅ strange_fungus ⋅ r/diynz
Update: The tiles that wouldn’t stick are now stuck! Thanks for your help DIYNZ 🤙🏽2yr ⋅ kiwiinLA ⋅ r/diynz
Got this massive planter completed right before the new years. Took a full day and a half (most of the work done by my partner) but well worth the effort 🤙🏼3yr ⋅ ambersamp ⋅ r/diynz
Anyone else having a little chuckle (or cry!) everytime the North Americans complain about the current 'lumber' prices?3yr ⋅ bigdaddyborg ⋅ r/diynz
It’s been a hot day, however the beers are going to nice and cold.3yr ⋅ ginger_dingle_barry ⋅ r/diynz
Recall and Prohibition - Serene Classic Bathroom Heaters (S2068 & S2068W)1mo ⋅ Chrispy101010 ⋅ r/diynz
After the success of the magic mirror, I thought what’s next? - so I made a thing3yr ⋅ kynseeker ⋅ r/diynz
Just got a 37 year old sports car with rare parts in poor condition that hasn't run in at least 15 years to restore as my first project car nbd3yr ⋅ tomfella ⋅ r/diynz
Todays Update - All seeded, lined off, moist and somewhat bird deterred. Please pray with me for some grass to grow!4yr ⋅ elonsmodel3 ⋅ r/diynz
Turn it in the Undo direction till it CLICKS, then do it up. Prevents crossed threads. Who still learns this technique. Most important for screws into plastic cases.2yr ⋅ planespotterhvn ⋅ r/diynz
The fence builders installed the hinge’s and locking mechanism on the outside of the gate. 🤦♂️4mo ⋅ _Maui_ ⋅ r/diynz
Todays Update - 7/8 Days ago I seeded my new berm in front of the house, we've had mostly sunny days, 1 minor frost but I HAVE SOME GRASS poking through the soil, some longer growth still underneath and coming! Rejoice!3yr ⋅ elonsmodel3 ⋅ r/diynz
DIY wheelchair ramp. Just trying to help out the family. (I'm not a carpenter) - Still need to add the non-slip paint.1yr ⋅ UrbanSuburbaKnight ⋅ r/diynz
I built this seat out of my old skateboards and want to protect the feet from water, any idea on what can be used?3yr ⋅ Frontsaladfrontblunt ⋅ r/diynz
Had some black walnut, made some stuff - be gentle, didn’t have the tools to make it end grain, and first time making a handle - and yeah, I know I need to sweep up2yr ⋅ kynseeker ⋅ r/diynz
I made a table of GIB noise control systems and their relative cost/performance4yr ⋅ fraseyboy ⋅ r/diynz
My husband made a crate for our dogs out of plywood. The top is a bench top that we had ordered and made to size.2yr ⋅ magnificentpotayto ⋅ r/diynz
Don’t buy this it’s crap and doesn’t work. The blade just slides back, get the normal one.3yr ⋅ strickk1958 ⋅ r/diynz
I'm building a bus. Experimenting this weekend to see whether I can get a good enough finish with plywood on my drawer fronts. I have no trade skills so each step is a maybe.3yr ⋅ TheCombe ⋅ r/diynz
Secular house but our youngest requested a nativity scene. I like Mary best.1yr ⋅ SLAPUSlLLY ⋅ r/diynz
Putting in fence post and I cracked a sewer pipe 🤦♂️ suggestions to repair?1yr ⋅ HeinigerNZ ⋅ r/diynz
Spent the lockdown drinking a coffee table into existence, ideas for finishing it?2yr ⋅ ATJGrumbos ⋅ r/diynz
Finally built a functional router table...now to sort out the drawers. Rimu & birch ply3yr ⋅ basscrazy ⋅ r/diynz
An update from my previous post a couple weeks ago as I was preparing for Spring - I dug out 5cm and got in some fresh topsoil - seeding tomorrow.4yr ⋅ elonsmodel3 ⋅ r/diynz
Anyone won the Mitre10 review $100 gift card? I'm not Andy, but he isn't impressed.4yr ⋅ omamari ⋅ r/diynz
The finish, I owe my boy a beer. 11hrs. Not quite finished but another time. New slab seat and temporary steps added.2yr ⋅ SLAPUSlLLY ⋅ r/diynz
Was a couple of days late with the finishing touches, but the playhouse is complete! Turned out a little bigger than I was imagining3yr ⋅ sensor_todd ⋅ r/diynz
Any good ideas for some ways to turn this old chairlift into some outdoor furniture?3yr ⋅ nja5996 ⋅ r/diynz
How do I stop my heat pump stinking? I’ve tried vacuuming it and it was serviced last year.... It started smelling again recently1yr ⋅ scaredofthedark666 ⋅ r/diynz
Today's mission: replace shitty old tub and plumbing and replace appliances ✔️3yr ⋅ Gussy165 ⋅ r/diynz
This was a super fun project. Only $40 into it total, including the piece itself.2yr ⋅ xjenna208x ⋅ r/diynz
Wife really likes and wants this to cover our deck. Is it practical, legal, possible? How would I even go about doing the curved arches?2yr ⋅ frogsbollocks ⋅ r/diynz
8 years of home ownership/DIY/renos and I still can't patch a hole in gib without it looking rubbish when painted. Any tips?1yr ⋅ Auto45-65 ⋅ r/diynz
Is this a Watercare issue? Connection between water meter to pvc going to house.1yr ⋅ AsianKiwiStruggle ⋅ r/diynz
I put some pictures in my bedroom so I could think stare when I wake up. Feels finally like a room.3yr ⋅ TheCombe ⋅ r/diynz
