DIY Outdoor Board Games
Make spending quality time outdoors more fun with this simple DIY 2-in-1 Outdoor Pebble Chess and Tic Tac Toe Board from DIY with Elle. What you will need: Bag of medium pebbles 2 x pieces of pinewood 440mm long x 22mm wide x 20mm thick (pre–cut) Small hinges 8 x short wood screws Paint tray or a rag and thin fine paintbrush Drop sheet Pencil and measuring tape White PVA paint Black...Read More
The Story of Tjhoko Paint
HOMEMAKERS and Tjhoko Paint have walked quite a mile together. From seeing them on our magazine covers to enjoying their workshops at our Expos, we can’t help but think it is a blossoming friendship, indeed. We have come to know them as a passionate and caring team that gives their all in every project that they tackle in their hardworking, honest way. We had a chat with owners Jaco and...Read More
Regular Home Maintenance
A regular schedule of preventative home maintenance can help you save money in the long run and even increase the value of your home. There is truth in the saying that “prevention is better than cure” when it comes to taking care of your home. Touch Exterior Paint Up Now is a good time to have a scout around the house for any exterior paint that may be peeling or chipping off. Look out for...Read More
Choosing a Colour Palette for your Home
Choosing a paint colour is never an easy job. The physical exhaustion of a DIY painting job is a thing all on its own, but choosing your home’s colours can be quite a nightmare too. The colours you choose should complement your home for years and it is wise to take your time when choosing the right colour palette for your home. According to Gabrielle Chariton, there’s little doubt that...Read More
Going Back to Normal after Lockdown
In late March 2020, South Africa declared a state of disaster as the COVID-19 virus hit our shores. We were immediately forced into a new way of living, with strict new rules to help slow the spread. Infograms popped up everywhere from work emails and malls to websites and TV. How to wash your hands for 20 seconds became a popular search on YouTube and sanitizer was a must in your car, your...Read More
Building a Beehive
Having grown up with a beehive in the garden, aspiring beekeeper, Nico Pretorius, has continued the tradition by building a transparent beehive in his home office. We chatted to him to find out more about building a beehive and his advice for other aspiring beekeepers. Keeping the Tradition Alive Nico lives in Rustenburg with his wife, Karen, and thirteen-year-old son, Gerhard. From a young...Read More
Ever heard of SPLUMA?
If you are planning on developing or subdividing some land you need to take note of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA). The act requires that when developing land, the registration of said land may not be performed unless the municipality certifies that all requirements and conditions for the approval have been complied with. The SPLUMA act came into effect on 1 July...Read More
Wanderlust: Historical Joburg
by Samantha van der Merwe With the development of Newtown and Braamfontein in the west and Maboneng in the East, Johannesburg CBD has seen an incredible renaissance in the last decade. What many visitors to the city may miss as they bustle along the gentrified streets are the old buildings that still stand as sentinels to the City of Gold’s 134-year history. Experience the old and new with a...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