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

A guide to drilling

Important tips on screwdriving, drilling, percussion, and hammer drilling.

GAME ON!

Woodworking with children how to: make a Fox and Sheep playing board.

HOLDING STRONG

Use your metalworking skills to make a newspaper holder.

THE TOOLS YOU NEED IN YOUR AUTO REPAIR TOOL KIT

Having the right tools to perform basic DIY auto repairs and maintenance can save you time and money.

EASY-TO-MAKE PLANT STAND

I recently made a plant stand to hold one of my many plants! Yes I have a plant addiction...

Feature wall from SALVAGED FLOORING

Do you have some scrap or remnant hardwood flooring that it would be a crime to turn into firewood? Why not make a feature wall?

COMMON HOME WINDOW PROBLEMS AND HOW TO FIX THEM

When they're functioning correctly, windows are a wonderful asset to any home. They provide natural light and allow us to enjoy outdoor views. They even allow us to enjoy a breeze when the weather outside is nice. However, windows can experience problems that make them less functional. Most of these problems are usually windows being stuck or broken in some way.

HOW TO USE ANCHORS TO FASTEN OBJECTS TO A WALL

Anything you hang from a wall - whether it's a simple family picture or large wall shelf unit will require that the item is attached directly and firmly, with the weight safely distributed. The fastener you use will vary according to the weight of the object and the type of wall construction.

Get more from YOUR FLOOR

Installing a luxury vinyl tile floor-how to do-it-yourself.

Building A TIMBER DECK

Have you ever had a burning desire to build your own wooden deck? Follow this advice to get it done correctly.

HANGING AROUND

Discover how to make modern interlocking shelves.

DIY SOLUTION: RISING DAMP

You've noticed the unsightly bubbling, flaking and peeling of your house walls. You've painted, repainted and painted some more - but it just keeps on coming back! What could the problem be? You, happy DIYer, are a victim of rising damp.

NOT YOUR NORMAL SIDE TABLE

Learn how to make a hexagon side table with a drawer.

TRANSFORMING YOUR BATHROOM NEEDN'T COST THE EARTH

Upgrade your bathroom this weekend.

Divide and conquer

Discover how to build a room divider for your home.

8 tips for DIY newbies

Let's face it, none of us was born as a skilful tradesman with many years' experience and therefore DIY can look quite daunting at times.

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.

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.

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.

LIGHT THE NIGHT

Make a metalwork tea light candle holder.

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.

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.

WORKING WITH CONCRETE

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

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.

Experimental WINGED BOWL

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

KNOW YOUR HEAT GUN

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

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.

COASTING IT

Make your own modern coasters and coaster holder.

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.