New Year – New Home: 3 Weekend DIY Projects To Breathe New Life Into Your Space
It’s the start of a new year and with the burst of fresh optimism that 2022 brings, it might be easy to whip out a few new year’s resolutions. The problem is that they may seem like a tiny hill in the moment but could become a giant, looming mountain by the end of January. We all know how difficult it is to stick to that new exercise routine or to say no to an extra tjoppie (yum!). Let...Read More
What To Do With Christmas Gifts You Just Can’t Use
It’s better to give than to receive, especially if the gift misses the mark ever so slightly. Your well-meaning Gogo might remember you liking lizards in primary school and decide that giving you a set of four, neon-coloured lizard-shaped bowls was just the ticket as a Christmas gift. Or, maybe with this year’s Secret Santa exchange at the office your ‘Santa’ thought you would love two...Read More
Make a Bathroom Bench
A beautiful bathroom bench with hidden storage for bathtub toys. Storage is key for every bathroom, especially for those wet kid’s toys. This very beautiful and functional bathroom bench has hidden storage for all those items lying around the bathroom. Cutting List (4) “A” Side Rail, 7/8″ thick X 2 1/2″ wide X 7″ long (4) “B” Front...Read More
“Lovilee” Children’s Room Inspiration
From night-time nappy changes to starting school, children’s needs change almost as quickly as they do. Having a children’s room that meets their and your needs as they grow can seem like a never-ending project. We chatted to award-winning blogger and mom, Karen Kelly (The Lovilee Blog) to get her tips and insider info for beautifully designed, functional children’s room decor....Read More
Easy Kids Valentine DIY
Children adore arts and crafts day! Allowing children to get creative – especially unguided (not unsupervised) from parents to make the “perfect” DIY is wonderful for kid’s confidence and independent thinking. According to children development experts, activities such as drawing shapes, colouring within the lines, or cutting out patterns accelerate the development of fine motor...Read More
Bathroom Storage Shelves DIY
Add elegant storage to any bathroom with this simple, compact, but functional over-the-toilet ladder shelf. It’s a great place to store bathroom necessities in a room that’s always storage-challenged. Plus, it’s a perfect place to show off those beautiful guest towels nobody is ever allowed to use. Follow these steps to make bathroom storage shelves. Materials Required: Wood Products: (2)...Read More
Launched: 2021 Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Fair
What was, no longer is. How we live has changed. Home is not just where we live but where we celebrate, relax, rejuvenate, learn, teach, work, workout and so much more. What we treasure are the experiences and memories we make with those in it. Home evolved and we need to do the same. After 28 years, Homemakers Expo, SA’s premier home improvement and lifestyle show, makes way for HOMAKERS...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 a DIY Modern Dog Bed with Vermont Sales
In April we looked at the 5-in-1 Kids Art Station, but for May, our favourite project is the DIY Modern Dog Bed. (more…) Read More