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Make it
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Home makeovers
Behind the magic
Inspired by the Make it Happen makeovers? Here’s how to tackle some of the clever DIY tasks…
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he Bunnings Make It Happen team delivered some super stylish updates to a backyard, living room and front garden (see page 38), and everything they did could be taken on by a confident DIYer. Read on for step-bystep instructions to some of the projects tackled.
STEPPING STONE PA T H W AY
TOOLS & MATERIALS
Safety equipment (gloves, mask, ear and eye protection) Metal rake Tape measure Circular saw Claw hammer
Here’s a fab solution for high-traffic areas where grass struggles to thrive. Before starting, ensure the area around your pathway is level and clear, with no obstructing weeds or debris. Tip: Check the weather forecast, as rain may cause issues when waiting for the mortar mix to dry.
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Photography Paul Johnstone. Project editing Natasha Dickins.
A path to the deck means dirt is less likely to reach it – or the house
Level Sub base Garden edging Garden edging pegs Mortar mix Pavers Decorative pebbles
Compactor Bricklayer’s line and stakes Wheelbarrow Bucket hovel S Rubber mallet
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Pour sub base over the area to form a 50mm-thick layer, spreading it evenly with a metal rake. Cut garden edging to run around the area, joining the ends and positioning it vertically. Tap in garden edging pegs to hold it.
Wearing safety equipment, use a compactor to compact the sub base, providing a solid base to keep the pebbles and pavers from moving.
Tap stakes into the sub base to run bricklayer’s line for indicating the position of the pavers, ensuring there’s at least a 100mm gap between the pavers and the edging.
2 3 1 WestStone 6mm-16mm NZ stone pebbles in White, $16.02/15kg, I/N: 0319813. 2 WestStone 600mm x 300mm x 37mm paver in Slate Grey, $18.57, I/N: 0237522. 3 For hire: Mikasa 74kg plate compactor, $60/24hr, I/N: 0998735. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
Wearing a mask, pour mortar into a wheelbarrow and add water gradually, mixing into a thick paste-like consistency with a shovel.
Shovel mortar onto the paver area, position a paver on top and tap in place with a mallet, checking with a level. Repeat shovelling mortar onto each paver area, add the pavers and leave to dry for 24 hours.
Use a bucket to pour a layer of pebbles carefully between and around the pavers, raking them evenly for a neat finish. }
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