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Pratley Kraftex
What better way to show your appreciation this month of love than by making a hand-made gift.
Good Buy
Having recently bought a couple of mitre box and backsaw sets, I wanted to share this bargain buy with you.
Enforcing Regulations
ITC-SA has developed an inspectorate process to assist in the enforcement of National Building Regulations (NBR)
Career In DIY
Judging by the emails I have received so far, there is an increasing demand for skills training in the DIY sector.
Balance Board
Here's an easy way to make a home made balance board using plywood for home workouts.
Ship Ahoy!
If you are looking for ideas to decorate a nursery or bedroom, this sailor-inspired theme might be just the thing.
We Love You!
Wishing all our faithful readers a Happy Valentine's Day. May you share the love with someone special.
I Love DIY!
February is the month of love and what better way to express your love of DIY than with a Dremel Multitool!
ITC-SA In KZN
ITC-SA has partnered with KZN Construction Expo to highlight timber construction expertise to the province.
Shades Of Autumn
Plascon’s Colour Forecast 2019 provides the ideal palette to achieve this look and feel for welcoming the Autumn months.
2019 Trend Alert
2019 has plenty of trends to up your mood, give a home a healthy vibe and update your home.
DTI Workshop
The Department of Trade and Industry invites you to a workshop on the promo-tion of the use of timber in construction.
Month Of Love
Specially for Valentine's Day, we have selection of ideas to inspire you for decorating your home.
Value For Money
This Saturday at DIY Divas we did a mini test to find the best clamp for our project from a varied selection.
Quick Project
This colourful baby playhouse is great for keeping little ones occupied while you catch up on housework or office work.
Coviva Retrofit
Retrofitting older building stock with ‘smart’ automation solutions is now possible with the latest Hager system.
Dust-Free Job Sites
Festool explains why clean air on the construction sites is important - for health reasons, longer tool life and work quality.
Elegant Bath Ideas
It's easy to give any bathroom a new look without ripping out tiles and sanitary ware - simply refresh accessories.
Soft-Close Hardware
If you want to give your kitchen a modern update, installing soft-close hinges and drawer sliders is an inexpensive solution.
Statement Feature
Add a statement to your living spaces with a beautiful barn door finished with Rust-Oleum Coral spray paint.
Bed For Fred!
Upcycle an old cabinet or cupboard into a bedside cabinet that's also a comfortable bed for your pet.
Flawless Finish
If you use the correct method, good paint and quality paintbrushes you can easily achieve a flawless finish for doors.
Today Only!
It's Woodworking Wednesday and your time to take advantage of some great special offers.
On Special
Add to your tool collection with these Bosch 'Blue' Power Tools on special at Builders.
Time To Love
Spraymate has just launched Rose Gold as part of its colour range, and I used this to finish off my Valentine Heart Clock.
New From Tork Craft
The Tork Craft 12V cordless oscillating tool is on par with some of the best when it comes to features and technology.
Plaster Flowers
Dress up containers with your own beautiful plaster-dipped flowers for an everlasting display.
Decorex Durban
Friday 22 to Sunday 24 March 2019, Decorex Durban is where you can expect to see the finest concepts and products.
Cupboard Lights
Gelmar EcoLED Cupboard Lights are perfect for lighting up a pantry or cupboard.
Summer Interiors
This year trends are pointing towards glamorous, bold & stimulating interiors that relieve stress & enable better focus.
Which Is Better?
When making items for your home you have the option to choose between laminated board or painting SupaWood.
Easy Gift Boxes
We have previously used coloured card to make gift boxes and here's another gift box ideas for small gifts and treats.
Design Indaba 2019
Design Indaba - 27 Feb to 1 Mar 2019 - showcases the hottest talents across a range of creative sectors.
Beauty Product Holder
I'm all for recycling and using cardboard boxes, like this box turned into a handy beauty product holder.
New Products
Two RhinoBoard products within Saint-Gobain’s Gyproc stable have received international accreditation.
Valentine Treats
These Valentine's Day treats not only look good - they taste good too! Plus they are easy to bake.
5-In-1 Paint
Fired Earth Breakthrough is a fibre reinforced sealer, primer, waterproofer, undercoat and top coat.
Go Nude!
Forget red this Valentine’s Day! This February we’re loving dreamy, optimistic Nutmeg Dust.
How To Age Wood
We offer some helpful tips on giving new wood, particularly if you are using pine, an aged or distressed look.
Home Extensions
A home extension or addition is a useful way to add floor space and value to your home.
Router Tables
This Woodworking Wednesday you can buy either the Benchtop Router Table or Kreg Precision Router Table System.
A Snuggle Cushion
Use wool to cover a cushion to create a shaggy snuggle cushion for your loved for Valentine's Day.
Easy Upholstered Bench
You can make this easy Upholstered Bench with hairpin legs and wrap it in your own hand painted fabric.
Bas Relief Technique
Marta loves to experiment with a variety of materials, including this gorgeous bas relief rose panel using plaster of Paris.
Indoors To Outdoors
This beautiful townhouse combines the best of indoor and outdoor living to take advantage of our glorious weather.
Carcinogens In A Home
Believe it or not, there are quite a few things in and around your home that can cause cancer.
Pullout Storage
This pullout pantry is a great addition to a kitchen - the pullout drawers make it easy to find and access what you need.
Dual-Purpose Table
If you live in a compact home you dual-purpose furniture. This coffee table can be converted into a workout bench.
Gift Box Idea
Make your own inexpensive Valentine gift boxes using coloured card and give to your loved one this Valentine's Day.
Get Your Groove On!
February is the month of love and what better way to love DIY than with these products on special offer at Gelmar!
Heart Shaped Placemats
Treat your loved one to a special evening with these heart shaped leather, pleather or vinyl placemats.