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Easter Crafts
We've compiled a selection of easy, affordable Easter crafts that the whole family can get involved with.
Update A Home
Create a feature wall or change the look of any room with Modo Matt or Low Sheen colour options.
Hassle-Free Painting
If you haven't yet got round to trying chalk paint, here's how easy it is to transform a piece of furniture.
Quick Project
When a bathroom looks grubby - despite regular cleaning - perhaps you need to refresh the grout for an instant update.
Wall Repairs
After having roof repairs recently done, the wall underneath the IBR sheet required filling in.
Disguise Sad Sofa
If you don't have budget to replace a sad sofa, you can try these tips to disguise and get more use out of your sofa.
Goodbye Eskom!
Good food, hot water, warm home – with the AGA Rayburn. Cook when you want to, with AGA off-the-grid cookers.
Mistakes To Avoid
Bathrooms and kitchens are where any monies on improvements will be best spent but avoid these tiling mistakes
Healthy Easter Treat
Easter can be a trying time for parents. Try these healthy yoghurt snacks for an Easter treat.
Easter Bunnies
Here's a fun craft that the kids can do over the holidays - these pom pom bunnies are cute and easy to make.
Keep The Lights On
You don't have to put up with load-shedding when you can install rechargeable LED lamps from Gelmar!
Rental Home
Most landlords won't let you do projects in a rental home but these ideas are perfect!
Quick Project
When you have scraps of hardwood left over it seems a waste not to use it. Make some modern hex shelves for display.
Decluttering 101
Here are 8 fantastic ways to ace your spring cleaning, making decluttering a breeze.
Faux Panelling
Adding faux panelling to boring walls is an excellent way to introduce a timeless architectural element to any room.
Floating Frames
A versatile and trendy material, acrylic is a reasonably affordable material that you can use to frame your own wall art.
Increase Value
If you are looking to sell your home, or just want to increase the value, you will find the following tips helpful.
Bakers Breakfast
Appreciate freshly baked farm loaves and delicate, flaky croissants with farm butter and home-made jams.
Unique Clothes Rail
Make a stylish clothing rail using a tree branch to hang all your clothes and add a unique touch to your bedroom.
Quick Project
A duckboard in the bathroom is ideal for drying off after a hot shower or relaxing soak in the tub.
Quick Tip
If you have an older model drill / driver, you can rebuild this by buying your own replacement batteries.
Smaller Homes
Research shows that South African homes are getting smaller as buyers opt for compact design.
Beat The Winter Blues
Plascon's Urban colour story’s wintry grey neutrals peppered with perky primaries is the ideal palette to beat the winter blues.
Dark Weekend
South Africans should prepare for a dark weekend as Eskom announces stage 2 load-shedding until Sunday.
7 Mitre Saw Tips
When you invest in a mitre saw you want to be able to get the most out of this tool, so we compiled a list of handy tips.
DIY Divas Workshop
We have had so many requests for this project that you can now sign up for a workshop to make your own shelf unit.
Weekend Project
Got some spare scraps of wood? Here are some ideas for making a wooden toilet roll holder for your bathroom.
Quick Project
Here's a quick and easy project that lets you keep your desktop neat and organised with a nifty desktop organiser.
World-Class Interiors
Product innovation and heritage combine to create world-class interior construction at the onyx hotel and apartments.
Best Buy!
I'm always on the lookout for bargains, and this Bosch GSB 120-LI Drill/Driver is definitely a Best Buy!
Clamping Solutions
Tork Craft offer an extensive and affordable range of clamping solutions, covering all popular clamp types.
Stackable Toy Boxes
These stackable toy boxes are great for a kid's bedroom or playroom and when not in use they can be stacked away.
Get Organised
In this feature we offer 3 great tips for recycling materials to organise your home DIY workshop.
Laundry Tips
With rainy days ahead and cold days just around the corner, we have some quick tips for drying laundry.
Deter Fruit Flies
Lately, I have been inundated with fruit flies. I did some research on how to deal with these nuisance pests.
DIY Bedside Cabinet
This pine bedside cabinet is the perfect project for any beginner DIY enthusiast looking to practice their skills.
Salt Dough Garland
Start crafting for Easter with this adorable and affordable salt dough Easter garland made using salt and flour.
Yummy Treats
Making your own sweets and treats is a labour of love and much appreciated if you give as a gift.
Shelf Unit
Make this pine shelf unit to add elegant storage to any bathroom. The shelf fits neatly above your toilet.
Avoid Serious Cracks
I received an enquiry from a reader concerned about a crack from floor to ceiling between and old and new wall.
Uses For Fabric Scraps
Love sewing? Chances are you have scraps of fabric leftover. We look at how you can put fabric scraps to good use.
Walk-In Closet
A guide to finding the space and creating a walk-in dressing room for an uncluttered bedroom.
Add New Hardware
When giving furniture a makeover it makes sense to add new hardware to finish off the project.
Pure Gold In A Can!
One can of Rust-Oleum Metallic gold or Spraymate Metallic gold and you can add a touch of gold to your home.
Add A Pot of Green
Treat your home to some potted air freshener and bring houseplants into your living spaces.
Bathroom Shelf Ideas
Every bathroom should have a shelf or two and we offer some easy DIY bathroom shelf ideas.
Get One Free!
This Woodworking Wednesday you can take advantage of a special offer on Bessey clamps - Buy 3 and get 1 free!
Don't Eat The Box!
Who wouldn't appreciate a gift when it's presented in a beautiful paper maché gift box that looks good enough to eat!
DIY Wall Clocks
It's so easy to make your own wall clocks using a variety of materials; whether it's wood, concrete or steel.
Quick Fix
Having just experienced this fault, I'm sharing a tip for a quick fix to repair a Tork Craft Adjustable Corner Clamp.
Sensual Curves
On trend for 2019, sensual curves mean that you don't have to sacrifice comfort for style!
Feature Fireplace
I have seen many homes where the fireplace is overlooked, yet it's easy to turn a fireplace into a stunning feature.
Plaster Relief
Unfired tiles are great for using for projects but you can also apply a plaster relief to matt ceramic tiles.
Pattern Rollers
Roll-on pattern paint rollers are great if you want to add pattern to walls without using stencils or wallpaper.
Upcycling Furniture
Upcycling is a great way to turn secondhand bargains into feature pieces for a home.
Last Of Summer
As summer comes to an end, we start looking for ways to add warmth to our homes - without turning on heaters!
Clean Grout
The Internet is filled with suggestions for cleaning grout but how many of these ideas actually work?
Summer Indulgence
Enjoy the last days of summer with an indulgent treat that's perfect for after-dinner events on the patio.
Ideas For Hallways
Most homes have some kind of hallway, and we offer advice on dressing up a hallway.
Paint Like A Pro!
When decorating a home for the first time, there are a few techniques you will need to master - like using a paint roller.
Easter Feast
This Easter enjoy a superb roast, with potatoes and Yorkshire Pudding, courtesy of AGA.
Good Buy
The Bosch PFS 2000 spray system gives all your painted projects a professional finish.
Herbs For A Home
We look at six of the most popular herbs that you can use to make your home a happier, healthier place to live.
Painting Tips
With proper preparation and the right paint products, you can paint almost any surface in and around the home.
Decorex Durban
Friday 22 to Sunday 24 March 2019, Decorex Durban is where you can expect to see the finest concepts and products.