The Home Handyman - March/April 2021

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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.

The Four Easiest Diy Flooring Solutions

It appears that in the middle of this difficult coronavirus outbreak, many people are finding some extra time to tackle projects at home. Here are the top 4 DIY flooring options for 2021.

4 mins

Concrete Vs. Floor Screeds: What Is The Difference?

For those not working in the construction industry and to the untrained eye, it may be difficult to both understand and/or recognise the difference between concrete and floor screeds.

5 mins

How To Choose Flooring: 5 Vital Questions

Thinking through the location and the activities that will take place in your space will help you decide on the right flooring

3 mins

LIGHTING FOR SMALL SPACES

Apartment and townhouse living is becoming increasingly popular with more people moving into urban areas for work and school.

2 mins

SIMPLE INDUSTRIAL PENCIL HOLDER

While I was away at university I didn’t have many opportunities to use my tools. As a result, my skills got rusty. I designed this project to be a refresher of sorts, to allow me to become re-accustomed to my workshop. It’s nice and simple to make and doesn’t take much time at all.

2 mins

The Benefits Of Artificial Grass

Overall, artificial grass remains a top contender in terms of home improvements due to its low maintenance and high-quality finishes. Making it the best choice product when considering how to improve your home.

3 mins

WEEKEND HOME RENOVATION PROJECTS

Upgrading your home doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult and it doesn’t have to involve contractors. There are a variety of projects for all price ranges and all levels of skill and enthusiasm that can improve your home’s look and feel, and ultimately its value. Putting a few of these home-improvement ideas into action will help you get the most out of your home.

4 mins

A Project In Melamine Board

My friend Steve recently moved into a retirement village in Pretoria. Inside the home there is a small room indicated on the plan as a storeroom. The size is only 1,3m wide by 1,77m long. He asked the developers not to have a door fitted, having in mind to turn it into a mini-study. I offered to help him with this project. The before and after pictures give an impression of what it entailed.

9 mins

Start Your Own Hydroponic Garden

Not only is hydroponic farming the healthier option, but it also uses fewer resources and produces higher yields. But what is hydroponic gardening? It is a way of growing plants without soil where the crops grow directly in nutrient-rich water. It allows producers to provide food anyplace in the world, at any season of the year, and to net higher output with fewer resources, and it requires less space than conventional farming.

5 mins

WHAT CAN AN ENTRANCE HALL DO FOR YOU?

To combine the modern style with classical elements, use a classic pattern in the tiles, modern expressionist artwork, and a mirrored wall

3 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.