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Easy DIY way to deal with peeling paint

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Home DIY can be daunting for even the most experienced or well-practiced handyman. This makes having the necessary arsenal to…

Stains on ceiling a sure indication of a leak

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So you recently noticed stains on the ceiling. Thank goodness it is only a stain and not the drip-drip of…

Easy DIY Bookcase Tower

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Why not put your DIY skills to the test buy making this easy book tower over the weekend.

How to label a home distribution board

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By labelling a home distribution you are taking a step towards understanding how your home electrical supply works. In this…

Create an Energy Efficient Home

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With winter rapidly approaching and Eskom seemingly no closer to resolving its power supply issues, it’s time to think about…

How to fix a door that has swollen

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Here follows some advice on what you can do to treat swollen doors.

Toolbox for home maintenance and repair

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When you decide that it’s time to start doing your own home maintenance repair projects in and around the home,…

Make a medicine cabinet

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Make a simple medicine cabinet for a bathroom using 20mm bamboo or laminated pine shelving. The medicine cabinet shown here…

How to treat rising damp

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Many homeowners simply paint over damp to try and hide the problem rather than try to find the source of…

How to remove and replace skirting boards

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When renovating an older home or wanting to incorporate modern style to a dated home, installing new skirting boards is…

Make a kiddies book caddy or storage shelf

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This book caddy retail at around R1200 if you had to buy them ready made. Make your own and it…

Replace silicone seal in bathroom

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To prevent damage by moisture and possible mould, applying silicone sealer to sanitary fittings in a bathroom should be done…