The Home Handyman - January/February 2023

In this issue

The Home Handyman magazine is a specialized D.I.Y. publication since November 1993. Editorial includes expert advice, new products for D.I.Y.’ers, along with projects, home improvement ideas and expert advice. In this issue we focus on sustainability.

GET OFF THE GRID

With news that load shedding will be with us to stay for at least another year, The Home Handyman explores your options to save money on electricity and get off the grid.

9 mins

COASTING IT

Make your own modern coasters and coaster holder.

2 mins

Fixing mouldy silicone IN THE BATHROOM

Close your eyes, try to visualise what the corners in your shower and around your bath look like. Are they pristine and spotless? If so, then then this article probably isn't for you. However, if they're anything like mine you might want to keep reading.

6 mins

10 Tips for Using Adhesives

Adhesives are indispensable. We use them to bond items, fix holes, and even decorate objects. However, using glues comes with several risks. But you can avoid harming yourself while working with adhesives by handling the bonds carefully and following safety procedures.

4 mins

Divide and conquer

Discover how to build a room divider for your home.

10 mins

KNOW YOUR HEAT GUN

Electric heat guns have now largely replaced the 'old fashion' paraffin and bottled gas blowlamps for stripping paint on timber.

7 mins

10 things to consider when choosing new lighting for your house

Having the proper lights is very important in promoting productivity and comfortability as well as keeping a room brightly lit.

6 mins

Experimental WINGED BOWL

Read on to find out how to turn a winged bowl.

7 mins

WORKSHOP HAZARDS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

Workshop safety is important. Most of us knows the basic safety requirements in a workshop, but very little of us always enforce it. We are always in a hurry and don't see the need to take proper precautions before operating a machine. Workshop safety is actually more important than setting up your workshop.

4 mins

WORKING WITH CONCRETE

Mixing concrete and getting the right concrete mix ratio is vital for a durable and long-lasting job.

10 mins

DESK BUDDY: WORK FROM HOME ACCESSORY

The Desk Buddy was a request from a friend for a work-from-home 'helper' for her laptop and monitor.

6 mins

HOW TO CHOOSE A FRONT DOOR

Your front door serves as a focal point to your home's exterior, and is an important factor in maintaining your home's security and energy efficiency.

4 mins

LIGHT THE NIGHT

Make a metalwork tea light candle holder.

5 mins

HELLO MR. SPROUT!

This is a really great and educational little project to do with kids. It's very easy and safe to do and they can see the results of their 'hard work' day by day. And it takes only 4 to 5 days before they can eat their homegrown sprouts.

1 min

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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.