The Home Handyman Magazine - May/June 2021

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.
Please see our contents page for more detail about features in this issue.

Lounge Around In Style

Lounges are the focal point of every home – find out how to make yours even better.

8 mins

Choosing The Right Wood Finish

The experts from Woodoc discuss how to choose the right finish to get the best out of your woodworking projects

7 mins

Making A Steel Bench Vice

Before getting started on a steel table build which I had been planning, I had to look for a bench vice. In the end I made my own…

2 mins

Maintaining Your Garden In Winter

Many homeowners tend to neglect their gardens in autumn and winter, which is a pity as that is really the time when you can do the landscaping and reorganising that you don’t have time for in spring and summer.

5 mins

Must-Haves For The Intermediate DIY'er

Whether it’s restoring an old piece of furniture to its former glory or installing new flooring, the right tool makes any project go that much smoother.

6 mins

A Shoe-In Project

We got tired of seeing my shoes piled in a heap at the entrance door. So, some tidying-up was needed.

9 mins

A Beginner's Guide To Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting and storing rain for reuse, rather than letting the water run off and be absorbed into the ground or channelled into drains, streams, or rivers. It is one of the easiest ways to conserve water at home while also lowering your bills.

7 mins

All About Solar Geysers

Looking for a way to cut costs at home on your electricity bill? Solar geysers are the ideal way to heat your water, and protect the environment.

7 mins

Understanding Electricity

Electricity is dangerous – there are no two ways about it – but if you insist on working with electricity, here are our tips.

6 mins

FAQs About Buying New Windows

Learn how to evaluate your old windows and buy replacement windows.

8 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.