Inspiration

Open the door to a home upgrade

You know the saying: first impressions count. Well, why not add a bit of flair to your home’s entrance by creating a stylish mud room (on a budget). It’s a project that, with a little bit of planning, can often only take a weekend to complete. Not only will it give visitors a chance to say ‘wow’, but a mud room will also serve as a practical and classy storage solution for coats, boots and umbrellas in winter months.

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You can transform your home’s entrance with a visit to your local hardware store, a handful of tools and a lick of paint. Before you know it, you’ll open your front door to a brand new vibe. Here’s a tool guide and some useful information to help you get started.

DIY Project Idea

Mud Room Transformation

Tools for the job

18V ONE+ 18Ga C1 Brad Nailer

When you’re fitting trims, skirting boards or wall panelling, this 18V ONE+ 18Ga C1 Brad Nailer makes the job feel much more manageable. Instead of using a hammer and risking bent nails or marked timber, you can fasten lightweight materials neatly and with better control. It’s a handy choice for beginner renovators tackling mouldings, decorative timber and small repairs around the home. The compact build helps when working in tighter spots like corners, wardrobes and door frames. For novice DIYers, it’s a practical way to get a cleaner, more polished finish with less fuss.

Cordless ONE+ platform – compatible with any ONE+ battery and charger.
18-gauge brad fastening – ideal for trims and finishing work where you want a neat, less noticeable result (no chunky nail heads to cover).
Compact design – easier to handle in tight spaces and more approachable for newer DIYers.

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18V ONE+ 184mm Mitre Saw

For home renovators seeking cleaner, more accurate cuts, the 18V ONE+ 184mm Mitre Saw is a solid starting point. It’s well suited to trim, architraves, pine and other timber used in common renovation jobs. When you need angled cuts to be precise, you can’t beat a mitre saw. Whether you’re replacing skirting, building a simple frame or making repeat cuts for a weekend project, it helps keep cuts straighter and angles more consistent. For beginners, that means less guesswork, easier setup and a pleasing results.

184mm blade capacity – suitable for a wide range of common renovation cuts in timber and trim.
Cordless ONE+ convenience – easy to set up where you need it, without relying on mains power nearby.
Designed for accurate angle cuts – helps beginners get neater joins for skirting, framing and mouldings.

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18V ONE+ HP Brushless 165mm Track Saw

When cutting large sheets of V-groove panelling, plywood, MDF or melamine feels a bit daunting, the 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 165mm Track Saw makes the job easier to manage. Instead of guiding a cut by eye, the saw runs along a track to produce straighter, cleaner results. That’s a big help for novice DIYers building cabinets, shelving, benchtops or custom storage during a reno. It’s especially useful when you want workshop-style accuracy without needing space for a table saw.

Track-guided cutting – helps deliver straighter, cleaner cuts with less guesswork.
Great for sheet materials – ideal for cabinetry, shelving and other renovation projects using large panels.
ONE+ cordless system – gives you more flexibility to work where space and power access are limited.

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25m 360° Green Line Laser

When marking out a room, lining up shelves, setting tiles or hanging cabinets, this 25m 360° Green Line Laser helps take the stress out of getting things level. Instead of checking and rechecking with a manual spirit level every metre (or less!), you get a bright green reference line that’s easier to see across the space. The 360o coverage is especially useful when you’re working across multiple walls and trying to keep heights consistent right around a room. For DIYers, that means less measuring frustration and a better chance of getting a neat, professional-looking finish on jobs from simple shelving to more involved renovation work.

Green laser visibility – easier to see than standard red lines, especially in brighter work areas.
25m working range – useful for marking out rooms, walls and larger indoor projects.
360° line projection – helps keep shelves, cabinetry and layout lines consistent across a space.

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Stud Finder with AC Detection

Before you drill into a wall, it helps to know what’s behind it. This Stud Finder with AC Detection is a simple but seriously useful tool for locating studs (the vertical timbers behind a plasterboard wall) before mounting shelves, TVs, mirrors, hooks or cabinetry. Instead of guessing and risking a weak fixing point, you can find a more secure spot and plan the job with greater confidence. It’s the sort of tool that helps prevent small mistakes from turning into frustrating repairs.

Stud detection – helps you find stronger fixing points (like timber studs) for shelves, brackets and wall-mounted items.
Reduces guesswork – lowers the chance of unnecessary holes and mounting mistakes.
Easy to use – Intuitive design for one-handed operation.

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18V ONE+ HP^TM Brushless Compact Drill Driver

Every home renovator needs a reliable drill driver, and this 18V ONE+ HP^TM Brushless Compact Drill Driver is a great all-rounder for beginners right through to seasoned DIYers. It’s the tool you’ll reach for most often for your creative projects, maintenance and repairs around the home. The compact size makes it easier to handle in tighter spaces, while the brushless motor is designed to deliver strong performance with efficient battery use. That makes it a smart option for DIYers who want something approachable but still capable enough for serious weekend projects. It’s a practical core tool for jobs across the home and a handy addition to any growing ONE+ setup.

Compact design – easier to manoeuvre in cupboards, corners and other tight renovation spaces.
HP^TM brushless motor – delivers strong performance with improved efficiency and runtime.
Versatile drilling and driving – ideal for everyday renovation jobs, from pilot holes to fastening hardware.

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