"Launched in 2005, Home-Dzine was created to realise a dream; to express my love of home DIY and decor and share with other South Africans. As a non-commercial website I am free to express my own opinions and pass on valuable information to readers.
I feel that more people can benefit by being able to DIY home improvement and home repairs. And we're not talking about major DIY home repairs, but those that anyone with a bit of DIY savvy can do themselves."
Recent Features
Just in case you missed a recent feature, you can view an entire list of feature that have recently been on the Home-Dzine home page:
MAY 2013
- - ◊ living with a small bathroom
- - ◊ hand paint a rug
- - ◊ door mats make a great headboard
- - ◊ skylights let in more natural light
- - ◊ pros and cons of thatched roof
- - ◊ care for lounge suite or sofa
- - ◊ living spaces by candice olsen
- - ◊ patio design for small garden
- - ◊ dandelion 3 panel wall art
- - ◊ decorative paving with rubber mats
- - ◊ faux pewter picture frame
- - ◊ design the perfect patio
- - ◊ clever ideas to save time and money
- - ◊ ping pong coffee table
- - ◊ how to antique a mirror
- - ◊ diy kitchen installation
- - ◊ decorate a home with red
- - ◊ where to buy or find washi tape
- - ◊ cd's as closet organisers
- - ◊ make coffee table with railway sleepers
- - ◊ decorate with mirrors
- - ◊ build an outdoor fireplace
- - ◊ decorate with pink and lime green
- - ◊ how to make your own dry shampoo
- - ◊ health benefits of apple cider vinegar
- - ◊ when is thread count too high?
- - ◊ creative effects with a paint roller
- - ◊ make paper table lamps
- - ◊ what are cam or locking screws
- - ◊ how to mount curtain track, pole or rod
- - ◊ ideas and uses for fairy or string lights
- - ◊ diy storage headboard
- - ◊ keep the heat in and the cold out
- - ◊ how to upholster a bed
- - ◊ how to layer a bed
- - ◊ use roofing washers on furniture feet & legs
- - ◊ design & decorate a boutique hotel style bedroom
- - ◊ how often should I clean my tools?
- - ◊ lazy susan turntables for storage
- - ◊ lazy susan for indoor & outdoor tables
- - ◊ prevent mould and mildew
- - ◊ make a home warm for winter
- - ◊ garden shed becomes garden room
- - ◊ diy storage coffee table
- - ◊ how to make a box pelmet
- - ◊ stencil with houndstooth design
- - ◊ how to mount framed art
- - ◊ glitter up those old ankle boots
- - ◊ make a suede bag
- - ◊ sew up a tassled top
- - ◊ metallic painted zebra rug
- - ◊ make a modular bathroom cabinet
- - ◊ crafts using nespresso foil cups
- - ◊ desk made using bar stools
- - ◊ use a stencil to paint a rug
- - ◊ paint designs onto furniture
- - ◊ make a holder for business cards
- - ◊ children's fabric wig-wam
- - ◊ zig-zag garden path or walkway
- - ◊ party favour or gift boxes
- - ◊ make your own wine crates
- - ◊ hanging or suspended bed on chains
- - ◊ paint a porch
- - ◊ remove mould and stains from ceiling
- - ◊ dremel multitool for wood carving
- - ◊ sliding garage storage system
- - ◊ mobile trolley for storing offcuts
- - ◊ how to paint floors
- - ◊ paint tips that save you money
- - ◊ arched window mirror frame
APRIL 2013
- - ◊ upcycled garden decor
- - ◊ how to screed a floor
- - ◊ make handy craft storage
- - ◊ how to re-upholster a chair
- - ◊ install built in cupboards
- - ◊ clay flower serviette rings
- - ◊ glamorous bathroom makeover
- - ◊ Convert closet shelves to drawers
- - ◊ make the most of your garden
- - ◊ lace eggs with Dremel rotary tool
- - ◊ benoni kitchen goes modern
- - ◊ paint gutters and downspouts
- - ◊ create a feature with tiles
- - ◊ arrange your TV for ultimate viewing
- - ◊ how to do biscuit joints
- - ◊ recycling tips
- - ◊ colourful crayon wreath wall decor
- - ◊ ice cream cone flowers
- - ◊ decorate with teal and lemon yellow
- - ◊ decorating small home or flat
- - ◊ do it yourself home renovations
- - ◊ beautiful home interiors
- - ◊ revamp a dining table with rust-oleum
- - ◊ make a modern headboard
- - ◊ plywood kitchen designs
- - ◊ plan a dream garden
- - ◊ diy shaker tv stand or media console
- - ◊ make plywood kitchen cabinets
- - ◊ painted mat for deck or patio
- - ◊ advice on arranging furniture in a home
- - ◊ add interest to a boring wall
- - ◊ prepare walls before you paint
- - ◊ clean a dirty grimy microwave
- - ◊ place cards with protea flowers
- - ◊ built in cupboard with timber & drywall
- - ◊ diy children's table or desk
- - ◊ recycled tyre becomes a water feature
- - ◊ hang pot lids on cabinet doors
- - ◊ how to make more space in a kitchen
- - ◊ design & build a closet or built in cupboard
- - ◊ restore an older home
- - ◊ modern shaker style cupboard
- - ◊ gorgeous designer homes
- - ◊ beautiful bedrooms - boys & girls
- - ◊ magnetise screwdriver bit
- - ◊ bedside cabinet for child's bedroom
- - ◊ how to get spray paint off your hands
- - ◊ pullout rack for pants and jeans
- - ◊ reupholster typists office chair
- - ◊ go green at the office
- - ◊ diy contemporary console cabinet
- - ◊ decorate in modern rustic style
- - ◊ pedicure with Dremel tools
- - ◊ trampoline becomes a daybed
- - ◊ shutters add value to a home
- - ◊ dated bathroom to modern wetroom
- - ◊ unique ways to use tin and aluminium can lids
- - ◊ frame bathroom mirror with cut branches
- - ◊ eco-friendly home insulation
- - ◊ furniture from reclaimed wood
- - ◊ clever DIY hints and tips
- - ◊ Add architectural moulding or trim
- - ◊ what does your fave colour say about you?
MARCH 2013
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- ◊ why bother to DIY ?
- - ◊ decorate bedroom for little boy
- - ◊ repurpose cigarette boxes
- - ◊ make a moroccan side table
- - ◊ diy shaker sideboard or server
- - ◊ upcycle furniture with self-adhesive vinyl paper
- - ◊ upcycle furniture with Rust-Oleum spray paint
- - ◊ make a fringed t-shirt or top
- - ◊ fun memory game for children
- - ◊ modern macrame decor & furniture
- - ◊ from shack to guest house
- - ◊ sofa or sectional suite
- - ◊ make a dining server with kitchen cabinets
- - ◊ use potatoes as stencils and stamps
- - ◊ why use a quality paintbrush or roller?
- - ◊ how to apply solar window film
- - ◊ make your own picture frames
- - ◊ decorate bedsit or small flat
- - ◊ crochet giant doily rug
- - ◊ make paper flowers
- - ◊ Now donkey meat is on the menu!
- - ◊ care for and clean e-gadgets
- - ◊ where to buy upholstery supplies
- - ◊ self-adhesive chalkboard vinyl
- - ◊ cosmetic changes in bathroom
- - ◊ black or white kitchen ?
- - ◊ Asian style sesame chicken
- - ◊ Ginger & garlic stir fry
- - ◊ chicken satay with peanut sauce
- - ◊ luxury bathroom tile ideas
- - ◊ bright ideas for lighting
- - ◊ solve poor drainage with French drain
- - ◊ a lush eco-friendly lawn
- - ◊ diy dressing table or desk
- - ◊ how to build a beautiful deck
- - ◊ diy giant or large clock
- - ◊ add a splash of colour to a kitchen
- - ◊ fresh green table centrepiece
FEBRUARY 2013
- - ◊ clean stainless steel
- - ◊ mobile kitchen island
- - ◊ how to use a caulking gun
- - ◊ stop banging or noisy pipes
- - ◊ recycled can tab bracelet
- - ◊ how to make concrete countertops
- - ◊ make piped or corded cushions
- - ◊ lego design storage box for kids
- - ◊ decorate studio apartment of flat
- - ◊ knit giant blanket or throw
- - ◊ make napkin or serviette rings
- - ◊ diy home office ideas
- - ◊ necklace with hex nuts
- - ◊ diy solar oven
- - ◊ make a rug or dhurrie pouf
- - ◊ how to use a plug cutter
- - ◊ make circular ottoman
- - ◊ easy screen printing
- - ◊ how to make a french cleat
- - ◊ potted air plants
- - ◊ branches make a coat hanger
- - ◊ make garden orbs or spheres
- - ◊ how to fix a green pool
- - ◊ where to buy hardwood or exotic timber
- - ◊ modern bedroom makeover
- - ◊ doily candle holder
- - ◊ diy dining room makeover
- - ◊ mirror with cut branches surround
- - ◊ plascon removall
JANUARY 2013
- - ◊ bathroom makeover in a weekend
- - ◊ emerald - 2013 colour of the year
- - ◊ how to frame a bathroom mirror
- - ◊ modern paint techniques
- - ◊ paint facebrick exterior
- - ◊ green cleaning products
- - ◊ install RO water purifier
- - ◊ make a console table
- - ◊ decorate affordably
- - ◊ diy diamond tufted headboard
- - ◊ refresh dirty grout
- - ◊ diy cottage style bed
- - ◊ uses for rust-oleum spray paint
- - ◊ using waterbased enamel
- - ◊ repair leather suite
- - ◊ restore leather suite
- - ◊ diy upholstered storage ottoman
- - ◊ make a plush bath mat
- - ◊ retread a bicycle tyre
- - ◊ recover vinyl furniture
- - ◊ add a shower spray to toilet
- - ◊ make horizontal striped curtains
- - ◊ how to etch glass
- - ◊ make legs or feet for furniture
- - ◊ diy ottoman coffee table
- - ◊ online flooring planner
- - ◊ decorate glass jars
- - ◊ weekend paint projects
- - ◊ diy wooden dinosaur
- - ◊ wooden toys for children
- - ◊ ping pong gun
DECEMBER 2012
- - ◊ dremel moto saw
- - ◊ plascon nuroof cool
- - ◊ festive coastal decor
- - ◊ cupcakes too good to eat
- - ◊ guide to building a brick wall
- - ◊ how to chalk your hair
- - ◊ fix a toilet that won't flush
- - ◊ repurpose an old headboard
- - ◊ Snake jigsaw puzzle
- - ◊ mini table for garden or patio
- - ◊ scarf from t-shirts
- - ◊ simple affordable table settings
- - ◊ DIY heart bed for little girl
- - ◊ indoor treehouse designs
- - ◊ which hinge should I use?
- - ◊ how to quickly defrost a fridge
- - ◊ how to care for vintage linens
- - ◊ make hypertufa pots
- - ◊ decorating with white
- - ◊ DIY drinks cabinet
- - ◊ how to make a quilt
- - ◊ how to paint wicker furniture
- - ◊ do I have to tile bathroom walls?
- - ◊ how to lime on wood
- - ◊ techniques for finishing wood
- - ◊ Paint tiled fireplace surround
- - ◊ Make a pine bookcase
- - ◊ Upcycle and repurpose
- - ◊ How to circular patio ring
NOVEMBER 2012
- - ◊ repurpose an old t-shirt
- - ◊ how to make rolled paper beads
- - ◊ make jewellery with buttons
- - ◊ make your own gifts
- - ◊ how to have a sparkling pool
- - ◊ ways to refresh a bathroom
- - ◊ repurpose plastic milk containers
- - ◊ gorgeous white kitchens
- - ◊ makeover mid-century furniture
- - ◊ is your style modern vintage
- - ◊ learn how to knit
- - ◊ remove toilet stains
- - ◊ calm working space
- - ◊ hide or disguise pedestal sink
- - ◊ gilding galvanized or steel flower boxes
- - ◊ table ideas for summer entertaining
- - ◊ diy mobile storage unit
- - ◊ make paper mache deer head
- - ◊ dress up a pair of sandals
- - ◊ Benefits of adding rugs
- - ◊ make continuous t-shirt yarn
- - ◊ make golf club covers
- - ◊ make freestanding sandpit
- - ◊ recycle greeting cards
- - ◊ make a framed chalkboard
- - ◊ paint headboard on wall
- - ◊ make bath bombs or bath fizzies
- - ◊ diy wooden xmas tree
- - ◊ diy kids craft table
- - ◊ how to lay foundations
- - ◊ bent wood coat rack
- - ◊ how to propogate rosemary
- - ◊ clever crib or cot for a newborn
- - ◊ dress up an old pair of takkies
- - ◊ roses from egg cartons
OCTOBER 2012
- - ◊ sew up a designer beach bag
- - ◊ how to paint on ceramic
- - ◊ how to make string art
- - ◊ make a roman blind
- - ◊ make a patchwork headboard
- - ◊ paint steel, metal & wrought iron
- - ◊ design a courtyard garden
- - ◊ spray paint metal or wood blinds
- - ◊ how to replace a pool pump
- - ◊ romantic 4-post beds
- - ◊ where to buy vintage furniture
- - ◊ bali style decor
- - ◊ repurpose plastic spoons
- - ◊ how to make a 4-post bed
- - ◊ lay informal garden path
- - ◊ easy art with rust-oleum
- - ◊ jungle-theme cupcakes
- - ◊ eco-friendly soy candles
- - ◊ make a modular coffee table
- - ◊ restore parquet floor
- - ◊ want a pink kitchen?
- - ◊ candy stand with plastic bottles
- - ◊ make a custom shower curtain
- - ◊ modern room divider ideas
- - ◊ rope room divider
- - ◊ make & upholster chaise lounge
- - ◊ easy tent for kids
- - ◊ party favours
- - ◊ tips for a lap pool
- - ◊ restore vintage furniture
- - ◊ how to clean a lounge suite
- - ◊ choose the right hand basin
- - ◊ moon crib or moon bed<
- - ◊ remove paint from carpet
- - ◊ repair sofa or couch
- - ◊ decorate with denim
- - ◊ DIY dining table
- - ◊ DIY console or server
- - ◊ Design a safe bathroom
- - ◊ How to make kitchen cabinets
- - ◊ Laid back living
- - ◊ Repurposed cardboard tubes
- - ◊ diy vintage furniture
- - ◊ how to make clay buttons
SEPTEMBER 2012
- - ◊ reupholster old sofa or couch
- - ◊ walls with 'wow' factor
- - ◊ uses for plastic bottles
- - ◊ uses for shoe organizer
- - ◊ iconic 20th century designers
- - ◊ pool conversion to aquaculture
- - ◊ floor lamp with plastic bottles
- - ◊ an apple a day...
- - ◊ wall mounted flower container
- - ◊ make a Dvd rack
- - ◊ how to make cake pops
- - ◊ outdoor daybed ideas
- - ◊ green roof design
- - ◊ how to make a bunk bed
- - ◊ frosted glass containers
- - ◊ plascon 2013 palette
- - ◊ storage ideas for kids
- - ◊ foolproof gardening
- - ◊ boundary walls - your rights
- - ◊ build a garden shed
- - ◊ creative storage ideas
- - ◊ make your own picture frames
- - ◊ tile a vanity top
- - ◊ repurpose old bricks
- - ◊ vertical gardens
- - ◊ ipad clutch case
- - ◊ add home appeal
- - ◊ quiche for any occasion
- - ◊ make a basic toybox
- - ◊ make a day bed
- - ◊ concrete 'wood' countertops
- - ◊ summer garden colour
- - ◊ greenhouse with cd covers
- - ◊ gingham paint effect for walls
- - ◊ air dry clay flower pots
- - ◊ Crafty tablecloth weights
- - ◊ maintain garage door
- - ◊ pallet garden chair
- - ◊ block print onto fabric
- - ◊ wall-mounted bedside table
- - ◊ make decorative wall sconces
AUGUST 2012
- ◊ Spray paint pine furniture
- ◊ Grow your own veggies
- ◊ Super-large crochet hook
- ◊ Uses for wine corks
- ◊ Build or buy a green home
- ◊ DIY Bedside table
- ◊ Art with spray paint
- ◊ Name tags for herbs
- ◊ Plastic bag skipping rope
- ◊ Make a clay candleholder
- ◊ DIY garden daybed
- ◊ Faux wood grain on supawood
- ◊ Uses for old tennis balls
- ◊ More on canned food BPA
- ◊ Make your own safety glasses
- ◊ Affordable flooring option
- ◊ How to paint furniture
- ◊ How to paint cement or concrete
- ◊ Repurpose wine crates
- ◊ Make a plastic shopping bag
- ◊ Which plastics can be recycled
- ◊ Install M-strip ceilings
- ◊ Wheat grass projects
- ◊ Stain and seal outdoor table
- ◊ Net bottles and jars
- ◊ Safe geyser installation
- ◊ Options for roofing
- ◊ DIY bathroom storage
- ◊ Plastic bottle chandelier
- ◊ DIY soapbox car
- ◊ Make a simple duvet cover
- ◊ Time for annual inspection
- ◊ Does a white roof work?
- ◊ Repurpose old furniture
- ◊ Make a lingerie bag
- ◊ Check before you buy
- ◊ Crafts with plastic bottles
- ◊ Make a basic wreath frame
- ◊ Brick veneer wall cladding
- ◊ Resurface swimming pool
- ◊ Frameless windows & doors
- ◊ Reclaimed timber furniture
- ◊ Cotton rope pendant lamp
- ◊ Which is the best vacuum cleaner
- ◊ how to make a sawhorse
- ◊ design with ostrich shells
- ◊ add greenery to a bathroom
- ◊ prepare the garden for spring
- ◊ how to install a flush ceiling
JULY 2012
- ◊ Adjust concealed or Euro hinges
- ◊ Faux wood on hollow core door
- ◊ Health benefits Apple cider vinegar
- ◊ Get creative with plywood
- ◊ Faux marble countertops
- ◊ Easy paint dipped pots
- ◊ Make a knitting fork
- ◊ Using reclaimed timber
- ◊ New top for garden table
- ◊ Make our Bali server
- ◊ Simple design by Roberto Gil
- ◊ Paint a timber door
- ◊ Practical laundry ideas
- ◊ 70s kitchen remodelled
- ◊ Pet food industry being responsible?
- ◊ How to use a planer
- ◊ More women doing DIY
- ◊ Using Rhinolite or Cretestone
- ◊ Faux sheepskin cushion
- ◊ Learn how to quilt
- ◊ Staircase designs
- ◊ Repurpose plastic spoons
- ◊ Affordable kitchen makeover
- ◊ Cheesy chicken strips
- ◊ Change to cloth nappies
- ◊ Storage for home office
- ◊ DIY sliding barn door
- ◊ Beautiful dressing tables
- ◊ Easy cottage shutters
- ◊ Latest on LED lighting
- ◊ Decorative coat hangers
- ◊ DIY rustic console table
- ◊ Kids study ideas
- ◊ Craft rooms that work
- ◊ Knit slipper socks or boots
- ◊ Make any house a home
- ◊ Sew a cotton tote bag
- ◊ Concrete flower pots
- ◊ Easy alcove shelves
- ◊ How to hang a picture
- ◊ Baby changing bag
- ◊ Use pegboard in creative ways
- ◊ Dremel Trio router bits