Gyprock Sensitive Renovators Giveaway

The warmer months are the perfect time to get those DIY projects out of the ‘gonna do’ box and put them into action. Whether this is extending a room in your home, building the kids a cubby house or getting stuck into those gardens; now is the time!

Unfortunately for some, asthma and allergies can make not only renovating a struggle but the products used in the home can also have long lasting effects. This is made evidently clear when Australians spend 90% of their time indoors.

As a result of popular reality renovation shows like House Rules and The Block, DIY has become an extremely popular activity for Australians, including first timers.

Why use Gyprock Sensitive?

Not everyone can afford to upgrade to a larger home when their family extends, which is why they often opt to invest in renovations to expand their living quarters. It is more affordable and achieves exactly what they want!

Not many people realise the link between building products to their allergies and asthma playing up; but it is a huge environmental factor that can now be easily minimised. With the release of Gyprock Sensitive, a hypoallergenic plasterboard that is mould resistant (thanks to its powerful anti-fungal agent throughout its core) families now have a smarter, safer choice.

For house-proud Australians that want only the best for their family; Gyprock Sensitive is the perfect fit. It is the first (and only!) residential plasterboard to be approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice program as a better choice for asthma and allergy suffers.

Today on the blog I will be giving away a renovators dream prize. More than enough stock to refurbish an average sized bedroom so you can kick start your reno!

Prize Includes: 12 sheets of Gyprock Sensitive plasterboard 1200mm x 3600mm, 5.5kg tub of Gyprock Acrylic Stud Adhesive, 1 Roll Gyprock Paper Tape 75m, 1 Bucket of Gyprock Ultra-AP compound 15kg. Total value RRP $600!!

**As the winners are chosen based on skill and not chance; you will be sharing for 0 extra entries however I’d love you to share the giveaway with friends and family. Sharing is caring and karma loves kind people. **

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Terms & Conditions: 
1. Australian residents only.
2. Judges decisions is final.
3. Winners must make contact within 72 hours.
4. This is a game of skill. Chance plays no part!
Therefore no extra points are given for sharing however it is good karma!!
5. All Mum Said is not responsible for delivery of prize – fulfilment of prize:  all the various bits & pieces will be delivered to the winner’s nearest Gyprock stockist where they can collect (most probably Bunnings).
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Renovating your family home can be a great summer project, and it also adds value to your property. Here are some do it yourself projects that any dedicated household can manage.

Replace Your Tired Entrance with a Feature Door

The front doorway is the first thing you see when you enter any building. If your old door is scuffed or splintering, replace it with a new feature door. This is possibly the easiest home renovation project there is – choosing the door will probably take more effort than installing it. Make sure you measure your old door, to ensure your new selection will fit. Remove your old door, but make sure the sill is still intact. Attach the new door, and use some caulk to seal the door in the opening. Insulate around the door with caulk, and if nothing goes wrong, it should be operational just as soon as the caulk is dry.

Retile the Bathroom

If your bathroom is not renovated and still houses its original tiles, then it is definitely time for an upgrade. Before you start, make sure you cover anything you don’t want to get damaged in plastic sheeting, including the bathtub, the toilet, or the mirror. Use a utility knife, and a chisel and hammer to pop off the old tiles, then scrape the floor to remove any old thinset. If there are any uneven areas, you may need to smooth them out with drywall compound. Spread thinset on your tiles, until it is the same thickness as your tiles, and then place them evenly along the floor with spacer in between each one. Don’t forget to grout your tiles to avoid future water damage.

Repaint the House

Painting the house is another easy DIY renovation option, and it’s one you can even do with the kids. Make sure the room is dust free before you start – if dust gets into your wet paint, it can make a nasty bump. Clean the surfaces before you paint them to avoid roughness or grease. Apply masking tape to the edges of areas that won’t be painted to avoid the whole room ending up with a Jackson Pollockesque appearance. Then prime, and paint, and remove the masking tape when you’re done.

Make a Skylight

With the current craze for natural light, skylights are a valuable addition to any house. Make sure you find a spot in the roof free of electric wires or pipes, where the sun will actually shine in. Try drilling a locating nail into the roof to keep you oriented. You’ll need to cut two holes, one in the roof and one in the ceiling – and preferably they should match up! Install a room dome through the roof hole, and down into the ceiling hole to channel the light into your house. Fasten the dome at the other end, sand and seal.

Build a Deck

If none of the options above sounded impressive enough to you, you might want to build your own deck. Mark out the deck site with posts so you have an overview of what you are going to build.

Next, you will need to excavate the deck area to make sure it is level –mini excavators make this work quick and easy. Build the frame on a flat surface nearby, then position the frame and secure it to the posts. Concrete the posts, then level the frame. Next secure the decking boards with screws, making sure you position them correctly by using a ruler. Once all the boards are in place, your deck is done. Easy right?

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