renovations
Design

Customise Your Apartment Without Pissing Off Your Landlord

One of the main disadvantages of renting an apartment is the number of restrictions put upon you. Many landlords don’t want you to paint or change much of anything, even if you promise to return it to its former glory when you move out. That doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of ways to make the place your own. If you want to customise your apartment without pissing off your landlord, here are a few great ways to do it.

May 6, 2011
Fix

Common American Names For Tools Translated

Lifehacker AU

Going online is a great way to research DIY projects before you start, but the use of different terminology between the US and Australia can make the results confusing. Here’s a list of common tool names you might encounter and their local equivalents.

April 21, 2011
Fix

Basic Safety Rules To Remember During Renovations

Lifehacker AU

A five-day weekend is the perfect opportunity to tackle a large-scale renovation project, but it’s also the perfect time to remember not to cause an accident. Here are the key principles you should always bear in mind before embarking on a little DIY.

April 15, 2011
Fix

Our Most Popular DIY Hacks Ever

Lifehacker AU

We’ve been delving into renovation all week, but covering DIY is not a new experience here at Lifehacker HQ. Here’s the most popular DIY-related posts we’ve ever run, based on post views since the beginning of 2008. It’s a diverse mix of cool ideas; enjoy!

April 14, 2011
Fix

Top Tricks For Hassle-Free Painting

Lifehacker AU

We’re using Renovation Week to kick off our new Reno 101 column, a weekly look at tips and tricks for better DIY practice. And we’re kicking off Reno 101 with a look at one of the most common tasks: painting.

April 13, 2011
Fix

Essential Supplies For DIY And Renovation

Lifehacker AU

Individual renovation projects will demand specific supplies, but there’s some stuff that’s always worth having around before emergencies arise. Here’s our favourite items which we figure no handyperson’s cupboard should be without.

April 12, 2011
Money

Can You Renovate If You’re Renting?

Lifehacker AU

So you’re busting to make some renovations to your property, but you’re renting rather than paying off your own home. What are your options in Australia? The short answer is “not much”.

April 11, 2011
Fix

Tools Ahoy! It’s Renovation Week On Lifehacker

Lifehacker AU

Home renovation and DIY are two of our favourite topics here at Lifehacker, and this week we’re hammering away with a series of extra post examining how you can renovate more efficiently (and for less money). Welcome to Renovation Week.

October 19, 2010
Fix

Use A Top Cloth To Stop Paint Splattering When You Close The Can

Lifehacker AU

You finished a major painting project and done most of the clean-up — then you hammer the lid back on the can and drops of paint go everywhere. Lifestyle magazine Notebook offers a why-didn’t-I-think-of-that? solution which eliminates that hassle.

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