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A DIY Padded Sofa
"Add comfy seating to your game room, kids' room, or dorm room."
3 min |
January / February 2022
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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.
10 min |
January / February 2022
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FIRE HAZARDS IN THE HOME
Find out which hidden danger may be lurking in your home.
8 min |
January / February 2022
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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
6 min |
January / February 2022
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MODERN INDUSTRIAL CHANDELIER
Create a spectacular chandelier with your metalworking skills.
5 min |
January / February 2022
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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.
6 min |
September/October 2021
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Art & Science For Kids: Slime Suncatchers
Kids love slime, and this is a great way to use all those leftovers to make something beautiful.
3 min |
September/October 2021
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The Best Podcasts For DIY'ers
We have found the top podcasts for the handyman or DIY’er.
2 min |
September/October 2021
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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.
4 min |
September/October 2021
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WOODWORKER'S CORNER
Sharing techniques, ideas and a love of wood
2 min |
September/October 2021
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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.
9 min |
May/June 2021
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Understanding Electricity
Electricity is dangerous – there are no two ways about it – but if you insist on working with electricity, here are our tips.
6 min |
May/June 2021
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Lounge Around In Style
Lounges are the focal point of every home – find out how to make yours even better.
8 min |
May/June 2021
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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.
7 min |
May/June 2021
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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…
2 min |
May/June 2021
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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.
6 min |
May/June 2021
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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
7 min |
May/June 2021
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FAQs About Buying New Windows
Learn how to evaluate your old windows and buy replacement windows.
8 min |
May/June 2021
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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.
5 min |
May/June 2021
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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.
7 min |
May/June 2021
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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.
4 min |
March/April 2021
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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.
3 min |
March/April 2021
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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.
9 min |
March/April 2021
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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.
5 min |
March/April 2021
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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
3 min |
March/April 2021
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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.
5 min |
March/April 2021
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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.
4 min |
March/April 2021
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LIGHTING FOR SMALL SPACES
Apartment and townhouse living is becoming increasingly popular with more people moving into urban areas for work and school.
2 min |
March/April 2021
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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.
2 min |
March/April 2021
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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
3 min |