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Water Features for Small Gardens
Water features and garden fountains add charm and personality, so you can stylise your home outside as well as in.
Time to Upcycle
Upcycle an old clock with pallet blocks.
Budget Friendly Designer Headboard
When reader, Alan Garner-Savory, asked for an article on how to make a padded headboard with buttons, The Home Handyman duly obliged.
Sinks and Taps in the Bathroom: Getting the Bathroom You Want
Most people don't immediately think of the sink and tap when they remodel the bathroom, and when they do, it is often the last thing they consider.
Beginner Turning Project
Now let's go make some wood shot glasses!
Sand and Deliver
Electric sanders make the job of sanding large areas a lot easier than using 'elbow grease' and sandpaper on a sanding block. Various types of electric sanders are available and each suit particular jobs.
SHELVING - THE DIFFERENT TYPES
Shelving is your best option for utilising your space to maximum capacity.
RIDE IN STYLE
Make a front rack for your bicycle.
The 5 most common blunders DIY'ers make
Here are the most common blunders that new DIY'ers make. Of course, there are many more to consider but these are some of the most common ones that can leave you with a hefty bill in the end.
Kid Bed Makeover
"Learn how to make a treehouse bunkbed"
Bottoms Up!
"Is there anything better than a nice cold drink in the summer? This handy garden drinks cooler will help!"
Accessorise!
"We all like to spend a bit of money on our tools, but accessories are just as important, because if you don't get the right accessory then your tool won't fulfill its potential."
A DIY Padded Sofa
"Add comfy seating to your game room, kids' room, or dorm room."
7 Smart tips for tackling a kitchen remodel on a budget
Looking for a big upgrade to your kitchen on a little budget? Though the average kitchen remodel costs can be quite staggering, there are ways to achieve the Pinterest-worthy kitchen you're looking for, for a lot less.
FIRE HAZARDS IN THE HOME
Find out which hidden danger may be lurking in your home.
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.