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PUT YOUR FEET UP

In this article I will show you how I went about making a double seat garden bench with a footrest

MODERN INDUSTRIAL CHANDELIER

Create a spectacular chandelier with your metalworking skills.

DIY Bedroom Bliss

From Law Graduate to inspiring DIY handy mom and designer, Aamirah from Mumzluv, also known as Aamz, is no stranger to home DIY renovations and hacks. Mom of two, Aamz has a serious passion for interior design. Witness her handy mom journey from painting to kids’ décor, as a DIY mom.

Art & Science For Kids: Slime Suncatchers

Kids love slime, and this is a great way to use all those leftovers to make something beautiful.

The Best Podcasts For DIY'ers

We have found the top podcasts for the handyman or DIY’er.

Easy Ideas To Embrace Sustainable Energy In Your Home

The 27 th of February this year was World Sustainable Energy Day, and as we know, a move towards using more sustainable sources of energy is vital to protect our planet from global warming. It also benefits the end user through lower electricity bills and in South Africa this in turn means less pressure on the national grid.

WOODWORKER'S CORNER

Sharing techniques, ideas and a love of wood

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.

Understanding Electricity

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

Lounge Around In Style

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

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.

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…

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.

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

FAQs About Buying New Windows

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

LIGHTING FOR SMALL SPACES

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

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.

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

Tips For A Rewarding Kitchen Redo

Interior design creative and human behavioural specialist, Kim Williams, shares some crucial tips and secrets to get you that perfect kitchen redo you are dreaming about.

How To Create The Ideal Home Office

With working from home becoming the new norm, many South Africans are refreshing their interiors and creating a designated office to accommodate their new working conditions.

How To Build A Kitchen Cart

Made from durable, lightweight wood, this rolling cart adds valuable extra prep space to the kitchen. Follow these steps to build your own kitchen cart.