If you’re planning a major home renovation that involves cutting mitred corners and angles, then the Bosch Compound Mitre Saw is an investment well worth the expense. As a DIY enthusiast,…
Kill two birds with one stone with this attractive bench seat-cum-screen. You will need: Tanalised timber cut to: (100mm x 100mm fence posts) [2] x 1800mm (rear legs) [2] x 450mm…
Planning to do some home improvements? Here are a selection of hand tools you may need for the job: Basic DIY hand tools Safety glasses. First and most important on the list… No…
Buying your first set of power tools can be intimidating. If you don’t know exactly what you want, you could end up with something you don’t need. In our how to shop for a drill/driver…
If you need a place to stash books and media in the living room, towels in the bathroom or toys in the kids’ room, this storage system is suited to the job. It’s composed of…
Crafting and DIY projects can be really satisfying if you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else while getting the job done. One of the best ways to protect yourself from injuries is to reduce the…
Quite a few readers have asked me to make a drop-down craft table similar to the one shown below. I decided to modify the design slightly to make a simple drop-down table that can be…
Take just a few hours on the weekend or in the evening to put together this multi-purpose shelf that will help organise your hallway, bath or bedroom. [2] Cut boards…
A simple guide to using adhesives and glues. Laying down a uniform film of glue that’s just the right thickness can be tough. The bigger the surface, the harder it is to get the…
Making a 4-poster bed is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. If you consider that a 4-poster bed is simply a timber frame assembled with basic woodworking techniques and a few power…
In many smaller homes, bathrooms are squeezed into the tiniest space possible. . Installing a shelf above a door in the bathroom to hold towels and toiletries – or in the kitchen for cookbooks or…
This project is designed for those living in a rented home, where bathroom storage is always limited and the Landlord has a fit if you drill into the walls. Our over-toilet storage cabinet will fit…
