With spring in full swing, it’s time to get back to outdoor living. Here are a few ways that you can update your deck to create a perfect place to entertain, relax, and enjoy…
Forget my last feature for DIY outdoor furniture, this is definitely one garden suite that I want to build. The outdoor patio suite probably costs a small fortune but is a simple DIY project that…
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,…
Here’s a gift you can make for the ‘Man who has everything!’ Make a DIY beer caddy and then fill it up with his favourite beer! The beer caddy features a vintage bottle opening on…
Medium Density Fibre also known as MDF or Supawood was the choice of wood for this TV cabinet. MDF is made from fine wood fibres coated in synthetic resin and then consolidated under high heat…
At the recent Grand Designs Live show I was blown away by some of the designs on display by American Shutters. For me personally, they just add that extra special touch to a room, a…
This project was super easy and fast – cut two pallets down to size, stack them on top of one another and then mix up a batch of milk paint to paint the pallets. Lastly,…
In the process of constructing the entertainment deck we were left with quite a few decking plank offcuts. It’s a shame to let good wood go to waste, so I decided to put together a…
Butcher blocks have traditionally been made from pieces of maple or a similar hardwood bonded together to form a solid slab and have have become popular in modern kitchen designs. Historically butcher blocks were used…
Dowel joints add strength to edge-to-edge joints. For this trestle shelving, the rails are attached to the legs using butt joints secured with dowels and wood glue. DIFFICULTY: Moderate ESTIMATED TIME:…
If you’re keen to attract owls to your property, one way that is sure to encourage them is to build an adequate refuge nearby. There are numerous books on the topic and various plans available…
A simple, sturdy workbench is easy to make and you can design it to fit into the amount of space available. DIFFICULTY: Easy ESTIMATED TIME: A Weekend MATERIALS: 50 x 100mm…
