TIPS TO REJUVENATE -YOUR HOME FOR SPRING

With Spring upon us, many South Africans will be considering how to refresh their homes - perhaps to place it on the market (it is a time of the year when many people sell) or to have it looking its best for the braai's and entertaining of friends and family.

Award winning grinding technology

PFERD’s high-performance grinding solution, CC-GRIND ROBUST, wins top award at K.I.T.E.

10 Expert Tips for the Perfect Space for Entertaining

Our expert guide on how to design a dining room covers everything you need to consider, from colour schemes to furniture choice in just 10 easy steps

WORKING ON THE ROOF? HERE'S HOW TO DO IT SAFELY

Because it's better to be safe than sorry. While it's not necessarily wise to get up on your roof, there may be times when you need to make the climb to fix a slipped or broken tile or install a skylight, for instance

Make an entryway STORAGE BENCH

In this article I'll show you how I made this small shoe storage bench. It's a great way to capture all the shoes in our entryway and has been a welcome addition to the house

ALL BAR NONE

Create a rustic, solid bar table.

HOW TO GET STARTED IN UPCYCLING

Upcycling discarded furniture and giving it a new life is now much more fashionable than purchasing a brand-new characterless flat-pack furniture set.

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

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.

HANGING AROUND

Discover how to make modern interlocking shelves.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Turn your garage into the perfect WORKSHOP

A garage can be a perfect workshop that can cater all your hobbies in style. It is not just concerned with stashing supplies and tools but is a place where you can perform work that you love the most and stay relaxed all the time.

BATHROOM DIY: What can-fand should you tackle yourself?

When it comes to bathroom DIY, it's important to know your limits to avoid a do-it yourself disaster. Here's our advice on what to take on and what not to.

Quick easy glow jars

Greet your ghostly and goblin guests with these cute little glowing jack-O-lanterns

EDGING MAN-MADE BOARDS

Denis Lock continues his discussion on the use of man-made boards.