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 ...

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 ...

Use recycled cans to make a cutlery holder that can be used for indoor and outdoor entertaining. You can use six cans for cutlery or seven cans if you want to add a serviette holder at one end. Pieces ...

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, ...

Use gabion baskets - or make your own using steel mesh - fill with pebbles or stone and add reclaimed wood or railway sleeper tops and you have a modern outdoor dining set that is easy to make, won't ...

Writing the article the other day about creating a study area for a child's bedroom, and the many enquiries I receive about desks, got me to thinking about making a desk for a young child, or a ...

Looking for Valentine's gift ideas. These chicken wire heart-shaped baskets can be used for storing a wide range of accessories. Make them in different sizes and fill with bathtime treats, freshly ...

Aluminium window frames in homes are one area where aluminium corrosion often occurs for various reasons. While many are under the impression that aluminium rusts, since it does not contain any iron - ...

Steel is a local commodity that is an affordable material for furniture that is tough an long lasting. With the trend for steel frame beds and headboards popping up in designer homes around the world, ...

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 ...