The Home Handyman Magazine - May/June 2023

In this issue

The Home Handyman magazine is a specialized DIY publication since November 1993. Editorial includes expert advice, new products for DIY’ers, along with projects, home improvement ideas and expert advice.

FLOORING FIXES

Your floors are one of the first things people notice when they enter your home, so if you have a crack, burn or some damage, Y it is hard to hide. In this issue we'll tell you how to get your flooring back to its best, whether it is laminate flooring, tiles, or carpet

6 mins

HOW TO GET STARTED IN UPCYCLING

Upcycling discarded furniture and giving it a new life is now much more fashionable than purchasing a brand-new characterless flat-pack furniture set.

5 mins

ALL BAR NONE

Create a rustic, solid bar table.

2 mins

WAYS TO WINTER - PROOF YOUR HOME AND MAINTAIN ITS VALUE

After months of harsh sunshine, heat and dry summer conditions, many homes around South Africa will soon be exposed to cold, damp and wet winter weather

5 mins

Make an entryway STORAGE BENCH

In this article I'll show you how I made this small shoe storage bench. It's a great way to capture all the shoes in our entryway and has been a welcome addition to the house

1 min

10 Expert Tips for the Perfect Space for Entertaining

Our expert guide on how to design a dining room covers everything you need to consider, from colour schemes to furniture choice in just 10 easy steps

7 mins

MUST-HAVE SAWS FOR THE WORKSHOP AND GARDEN

There is a huge range of saws for the workshop and garden and some really unique power saws that have recently been introduced for DIY'ers in the workshop and garden.

10 mins

WORKING ON THE ROOF? HERE'S HOW TO DO IT SAFELY

Because it's better to be safe than sorry. While it's not necessarily wise to get up on your roof, there may be times when you need to make the climb to fix a slipped or broken tile or install a skylight, for instance

4 mins

LED MASON JAR LANTERN

I made this mason jar lantern to go with my wife's farmhouse décor. I made it from a mason jar, red oak, and 9 gauge steel wire

2 mins

THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF FIREPLACE SAFETY

With winter right around the corner, getting your fireplace ready to tackle the cold temperatures is a project to put at the top of your list. Whether you're experienced at fireplace maintenance or this is your first time using a fireplace, there are important safety issues to consider

4 mins

DESIGN A WOOD LOG SHELF

Want to store your wood logs close to your fireplace, but you want something fancy?

3 mins

SMARTER CORDLESS, INNOVATIVE AND USER FRIENDLY

Tool trends and changes in South Africa.

4 mins

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The Home Handyman Magazine Description:

The Home Handyman magazine is a specialized D.I.Y. publication and caters for a well-defined niche market since November 1993. Editorial includes new products for D.I.Y.’ers, along with projects, home improvement ideas and expert advice. Expert advice from various fields (such as adhesives, abrasives, power tools, welding, plumbing, paint, lighting, waterproofing, wood and metalworking), provides readers with simple, cost effective solutions and methods in a series of practical, step-by-step features that are comprehensively illustrated. All projects feature local products and metric measurements, making the ideas easy to implement.