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Timber, glues, fillers, screws, paint and sandpaper, explained in plain English. So you buy the right thing the first time, and stop wasting money on the wrong one.

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You're Standing In Aisle 12, Completely Lost.

"I have no idea what I'm looking at."
"Which one of these 20 glues do I need?"
"I bought the wrong thing. Again."

A wall of timber. Twenty types of glue. A dozen paint finishes that all sound the same. So you grab something, hope for the best, and end up back there on Saturday returning it.

It isn't you. Nobody ever explained it. This guide does, in about the time it takes to drink a coffee.

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Real Pages. Real Answers. All 88 Of Them.

A page from the guide explaining pine: what it is, pros, cons, price range and Jade's tip
Timber, Type By Type
A page from the guide explaining PVA wood glue and how to use it
Which Glue, Which Job
A page from the guide explaining roller nap lengths
Brushes And Rollers
Jade's Surface Prep Checklist page from the guide
My Surface Prep Checklist
Timber, decoded. Pine, hardwood, MDF, plywood and chipboard. What each one is for, and which to use indoors and out.
Glues and fillers. Four adhesives and four fillers, and exactly which job each one is for.
Screws, nails and wall plugs. What to use in timber, plasterboard and brick, so it actually holds.
Paint without the confusion. Sheen levels, primers and topcoats, and the right paint for walls, trims, furniture and wet areas.
Brushes, rollers and sandpaper. Which brush, which roller nap and which grit to grab for a smooth finish.
Real price ranges and my own tips. What's worth paying for, and what is better left on the shelf.
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Hi, I'm Jade. I Wrote This For You.

I was handed my first paintbrush at seven, bought my first fixer-upper at 18, and I've been renovating ever since. My dad's an electrician who taught me the how. My mum taught me the wow.

Today I teach thousands of women to DIY with confidence. I've worked with brands like Bosch and Ryobi, and with Bunnings, Australia's biggest hardware store. In July 2026 my home was on the cover of their magazine.

I remember exactly how overwhelming it felt to stand in a hardware store with no idea what I was looking at. This is the guide I wished I'd had. It's free, because every woman deserves to feel confident in her own home.

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