Kitchen Design Inspiration

Small or large, we've got plenty of ideas to inspire your Kitchen makeover.

Kitchen DIY & Craft Projects

From crafty projects to making your own furniture. Find it here.

 

Kitchen Improvements

There are so many affordable ways to give a update a Kitchen.

Kitchen Repairs

Understand how your Kitchen works and tackle your own repairs.

 

 

Kitchen Repairs

Fix loose or broken cabinet hinges
Euro or concealed hinges are standard fittings for most kitchen cabinet or closet doors. Over time, a hinge plate will become lose due to wear and tear. If this happens, you can re-fix the cabinet hinge above or below its existing position.
Affordable ways to fix up a kitchen
There are so many ways to renovate a kitchen and this article is specifically for those on a very limited budget who are looking to renovate a kitchen without spending too much. If you are planning to renovate a kitchen on a tight budget, you don't have to do everything in one go... do each project as and when you have the money available.
Paint kitchen appliances
You can paint a fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer or any appliance in the home if you use Rust-Oleum Appliance Epoxy spray. You will find Rust-Oleum Appliance Epoxy spray on the shelf at your local Builders Warehouse and it's available in a variety of colours.
Adjust concealed or Euro cabinet hinges
When installing concealed hinges, also known as Euro hinges, it's great to know that these hinges have various adjustment points. You can adjust the top/bottom alignment, as well as side-to-side aligment.
Countertops beyond repair?
Bet you didn't know that a new Formica Lifeseal countertop will only cost you around R850 for a 3,6 metre length. Not bad when you think that this is long enough for most small kitchens. And the best part of all... you can replace your kitchen countertops easily in a day!
How to clean stainless steel
Stainless steel appliances look stunning in a modern or contemporary kitchen. Their sleek lines add style and elegance to even the smallest kitchen. The only downside of stainless steel is that it tends to show every little bit of grime and grease.
Easy DIY cabinet or cupboard repairs
While most modern fitted kitchens are designed to withstand constant use and abuse, an older kitchen may be taking strain. We have put together some quick and easy do-it-yourself repairs you can tackle in a day.
Restore and renew damaged kitchen countertops
It's fairly easy to restore a damaged Formica or melamine countertop if you don't want to go to the trouble of replacing. A couple of cans of Rust-Oleum spray polyurethane varnish and some elbow grease are required!
How to remove and replace a broken tile
Broken, cracked or chipped tiles can occur at any time. While broken tiles can be caused by accidents, they can also occur as a result of poor preparation before laying, insufficient tile adhesive underneath or behind the tile, or ground movement.
How to remove and replace tile grout
Broken, cracked or chipped tiles can occur at any time. While broken tiles can be caused by accidents, they can also occur as a result of poor preparation before laying, insufficient tile adhesive underneath or behind the tile, or ground movement.
Restore wood kitchen cabinets
We have done several articles that deal with painted cabinets, but not everyone wants to paint their wood kitchen. A wood kitchen is not only beautiful to look at it also adds a value and unique character to a home.
Care for butchers block
Butcher blocks should be finished regularly with a mineral oil and a beeswax coating to maintain their beauty and keep the wood from warping and cracking.
Understand your home plumbing
Unless you can afford to fork out every time something goes wrong in your home, it pays to know a few plumbing basics just in case ...
Quick fixes for a home
There are certain jobs in and around the home that can be tackled easily and quickly. Here's a quick round up of DIY products that are helpful to have at home in case of an emergency DIY fix up - and you'll find everything you need at your local Builders Warehouse!
Why do drains block?
Imagine standing in the shower with water up to your ankles, or spending essential 'reading' time on the toilet and then it won't flush! Most blockages are due to poor maintenance and bad habits, and while a twice yearly inspection may not stop blockages entirely, it will prevent a big build up that could cause flooding.
How to fix a chipped floor tile
I am sure that there are many homeowners out there who have at least one tile in their home that has been chipped. How do you repair a chipped tile? Here's how...

 
 

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