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Safety with electricity at home

Paramedics often have to deal with the consequences of our failure to manage electricity with the care and safety that it deserves. Electricity is not something to play around with - neglect and thoughtlessness lead to both electrocution and fire at our homes.

SWEET DREAMS

Learn how to make a foldable and compact co-sleeper

What Will It Cost?

How to assess the potential cost of a renovation project

Create a Beautiful Bathroom

The top tips and trends for a beautiful bathroom

How to Marble With Nail Polish

Recently we had an epic craft/play date with cousins which was a ton of fun!

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.