Quick Fixes over the Holidays
There are a handful of jobs you can tackle around the house with basic DIY skills and tools. The holidays at home will give you time to get cracking at home to create a better home for your family. Nothing beats a job well-done and these easy jobs are just perfect for quick fixes over the holidays! Replace Leaking Taps From replacing a washer to replacing a whole new tap – a...Read More
Wood Finishing Advice
Wood finishing is a pretty basic and straightforward job to attempt. Usually, you do not require any fancy tools and all the products you use can easily be found at your local hardware store. Most wood finishing jobs require prep work and some time. Wood finishing affects your wood’s appearance and how it will be protected. Look and Feel Wood is a porous material, capable of...Read More
Kids DIY Gingerbread House
Let’s start putting that “fun-things-to-do-with-the-kids-during-holidays” plan together and why not start with a fun gingerbread house that can sit comfortably next to the Christmas tree? Make this easy kids DIY Gingerbread House For your very own gingerbread house, you need a dough recipe that has structural qualities. In other words, you need a recipe that will not puff up and...Read More
DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
This DIY Christmas tree advent calendar is a simple, minimalistic approach to the traditional advent calendar. There are 25 holes drilled in this tree, leaving a place to hang an ornament a day in December. You can also use this instead of a traditional Christmas Tree, and still have a place to hang your favourite ornaments. Materials (1) 1/2″ Thick, Quarter Sheet, Plywood (1)...Read More
Golden Corn Fritters
A recipe by First Choice As First Choice says, “Meet the side–dish hero”. You can’t go wrong with these little corn fritters. Irresistible for anyone who loves a little snack! Serves 4 Ingredients For the corn fritters: 250 g whole corn kernels 60 ml spring onions, chopped 100 g First Choice Feta, crumbled 120 g First Choice Edam Cheese, grated 2 eggs, beaten 300 ml...Read More
Cindy Alfino Talks “Van Life” and DIY
We came across Cindy Alfino and her husband on Instagram and were immediately interested in the DIY duo. From living in a van for a year to recently finishing up their deck in a “real home” we could not wait to have a chat with Cindy about van life, keeping kids schooled, entertaining the dogs and of course DIY. Why DIY? Well, we have 3 kids and now 3 dogs that need to be fed and...Read More
How to Make an Outdoor Plant Wall
Brought to you by Build Something. This DIY outdoor plant wall is perfect for spring and summer! This easy build incorporates pocket hole joinery and is mounted on the exterior of your house to spruce up your backyard or add more curb appeal in your front yard. Mount terracotta plants and add succulents or even start a herb garden! Materials Required: Wood Products: (4) 2×4,...Read More
Spring Cleaning
Spring is almost here and the time has come for the long-awaited spring clean bonanza at home. If you are pretty organized this won’t be a big job, but for those of us who struggle to keep a strict cleaning schedule, it is time to do some cleaning and basic maintenance around the house to fully enjoy the warm months ahead. Here is our spring cleaning check-list. Outside Checks First Take the...Read More
Moving Essentials
For some people, moving home is emotional and for others it is exciting! Whatever your emotions and whatever the size of your home or the contents of your home, the hard work remains. You want to be prepared for this task and make it the most pleasant experience possible. With a little bit of planning, this task can turn into an easy-peasy one! Here are your moving essentials....Read More