DIY Archives - Renew /renew-magazine/diy/ Leading in Sustainability Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:43:33 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 Bring on the electric ute https://renew.org.au/renew-magazine/diy/bring-on-the-electric-ute/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:43:33 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_renew_magazine&p=18467 Bryce Gaton asks, will 2023 be the Australian ‘Year of the electric light commercial vehicle’?

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]]> Deleting the genset https://renew.org.au/renew-magazine/diy/deleting-the-genset/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:53:20 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_renew_magazine&p=18191 If you have the need for the occasional use of a generator, then why not replace it with a much cleaner battery backup system instead? Lance Turner explains how.

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]]> Aussie women: the solar power pioneers https://renew.org.au/renew-magazine/diy/aussie-women-the-solar-power-pioneers/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:11:41 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_renew_magazine&p=17604 Sun Source was Australia’s first solar panel retailer, started by a hippy woman nearly 50 years ago. Kassia Klinger uncovers the story.

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]]> Swings and roundabouts https://renew.org.au/renew-magazine/diy/swings-and-roundabouts/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:11:27 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_renew_magazine&p=17594 Rachel Goldlust explores the “potted” history of gas stoves—with an environmental twist.

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]]> Electric aviation: flight of fancy, or landing soon? https://renew.org.au/renew-magazine/diy/electric-aviation-flight-of-fancy-or-landing-soon/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:11:12 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_renew_magazine&p=17587 Bryce Gaton gives us the latest on flying electric.

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]]> Bruce the better motorhome https://renew.org.au/renew-magazine/diy/bruce-the-better-motorhome/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 01:58:33 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_renew_magazine&p=17220 Dick Clarke tells the story of building his self-sufficient, leave-no-trace motorhome, drawing on renewable materials and energy.

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]]> The bike doctors https://renew.org.au/renew-magazine/transport-travel/the-bike-doctors/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:13:05 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_renew_magazine&p=13368 After starting small at a local school, Dr Cranky’s is spreading its bike-fixing, community-building initiative around Australia. Peter Foot finds out what’s needed to get kids riding.

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]]> Making space for DIY https://renew.org.au/renew-magazine/diy/making-space-for-diy/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:28:54 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_renew_magazine&p=13063 DIY projects are often a solitary pursuit, but that’s where a makerspace can come in, providing a place to share tools, ideas and expertise. Ralph Johnstone visits one in Melbourne.

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]]> DIY: Insulating raked ceilings https://renew.org.au/renew-magazine/diy/diy-insulating-raked-ceilings/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 03:09:33 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_renew_magazine&p=12203 Raked ceilings with exposed beams may look nice, but they are near-impossible to insulate. James Stapledon explains how he insulated the ceilings in his home to greatly improve thermal performance.

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]]> DIY: Insulating aluminium windows https://renew.org.au/renew-magazine/diy/diy-insulating-aluminium-windows/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 02:40:57 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_renew_magazine&p=10990 Many Australian houses feature aluminium-framed windows, which perform poorly thermally. But performance can be greatly improved with a simple DIY project. Glenn Newman explains how his friend Lisa Rime came up with an easy system for DIY double glazing.

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