With the festive season around the corner, we thought it might be nice to start off with a project or three to decorate your home for the holidays. Avid knitters will no doubt have more than a few ...

I am big on fresh herbs at the moment, but not only herbs, I am busy transforming my garden so that I can grow a lot of my own fruit and vegetables. Spinach, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, granadilla, ...

Instead of buying rugs or mats, here's a way to make your own rugs or mats using natural, affordable materials that you will find at your local Builders Warehouse. These gorgeous mats are made of jute ...

Every homeowner knows that plumbing issues can be a daunting problem but understanding some timeless wisdom can simplify these tasks. When a pipe bursts or a pipe fitting corrodes, you need to know ...

Grab a can of Rust-Oleum 2X or Universal in your favourite colour and transform plain plastic pots into a corner arrangement plant hanger. Some sisal rope and a scrap piece of timber and you can make ...

Plastic is our worst enemy. It might be great for packaging, but with a life in excess of 450 years, it's definitely not good for planet Earth. I do my best to recycle plastic in as many ways as I can ...

And the fun just keeps on comin'... When I came up with the idea of using plastic cold drink bottles for tea, coffee and sugar canisters, so many other ideas popped into my head that I just had to ...

Have your plywood cut to size at your local Builders Warehouse. Assemble the frame by attaching the sides to the top and bottom - leave a 10mm gap at the top and bottom edge of each side. Drill pilot ...

Whilst tiling a floor with slate tiles follows the basic tiling procedure, due to their characteristics there are a few 'should know' techniques. Slate tiles work well in any style of home - it all ...

Whitewashing brings out details. Although you can whitewash almost any wood item, whitewashing really shines on projects that feature carved details, turned legs, and interesting grains. Whitewashing ...

I hope there is an enterprising DIYer out there - one who sees the benefit of manufacturing these square bar steel trestle legs that can be used for projects. I hope there is an enterprising DIYer out ...