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    How to create a cool chair

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    Old chair Sandpaper Handsaw Damp cloth Painter's tape Paintbrush & paint - 2 colours Drill & drill bit slightly larger than the knob screw Silicone or super glue 2 decorative knobs     Get creative with fabricCheck out these great ways to use remnants of fabric you may have at home. Duck Egg Blue: inspiring Kiwi renovatorsWe've been following the DIY exploits of Auckland mother-turned-renovator Jolene, who has been blogging about her experience of modernising her Ellerslie house. Jolene, along with her husband Andre, bought their two bedroom 1950s stucco and are turning it from house into home and keeping a record of their progress along the way. Cute canisters

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    Variety of metal or timber canisters Drill & drill bits Selection of decorative knobs Washers & bolts Sharp pliers or angle grinder Silicone     Love art

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    MDF panel Pencil & ruler Handsaw Sandpaper Paint & paintbrush Tracing paper Drill & drill bits Selection of decorative knobs Washers & bolts Sharp pliers or angle grinder Picture-hanging wire Gaffer tape
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