My Resene Upcycling Award entry
My daughter bought this old bench to do up and then went flatting leaving it in our garage. Two years later I removed the old wire base, replaced it with recycled wooden slats. Re-used the foam cushions from a long-gone couch. Years earlier I'd bought an IKEA white couch cover (what was I thinking?!) and it didn't fit and I never returned it. Been a fab source of good strength fabric. Made all the cushions. Daughter is sporty so instead of florals I sewed together strips of primary colours for the back cushions but had to make two of the colours. Using masking tape I painted Resene orange (Adrenalin) and green (Half Limerick) panels – mixed with some acrylic artist paint medium - perfect for fabric! Finally rubbed in a Resene Wood Oil, leftover from a deck project. Still have one thing to add – Dad's favourite saying to her: 'Keep your eye on the ball!' engraved on a brass plaque.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.4% Yes
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8.1% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Good Warm Home Loan ANZBank
Just advising that anyone who is renovating should apply first this loan - even if they don’t need it. With the escalating costs AND hidden problems that you may come across you can go well over your budget and find this 1% interest loan useful. It is for 3 years and specifically targets items like double glazing
You don’t see this Ioan on the front page of there website and have to read carefully terms ad conditions.
If anyone has had success in getting their loan halfway through their renovation I would love to hear from you
GARAGE SALE!!
Hi! We are having a garage sale tomorrow (Saturday 27th April) at 79 James Cook Drive, Welcome Bay from 8.30am until 12.30pm. Come along and grab a bargain. Cash only. Thanks!!
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