Lamp made using string and wood This wood and string lamp is fun to make, and you can arrange the string into so many different variations for a lamp that is truly unique. …
Bosch sanders for all surfaces Sanding is an essential part of the preparation required for virtually every type of surface treatment. Find out which is the right Bosch sander for your application, in combination with…
elegant, modern coffee table This elegant coffee table would look good in any living room. It has plenty of storage space for books and accessories, and the design is very simple to assemble. Distress the…
Using pallet wood is a great way to practice your skills without spending a fortune on timber. Ask around, or browse the Internet, for local suppliers of pallets. This wooden toy box is…
Make these glass table lamps These glass lamp bases are definitely something new and are quite inexpensive to make yourself if you visit a local discount store. Top them off with nice lampshades and you…
Using entry-level upholstery skills, minimal tools, and no sewing, we created these splashy little ottomans topped with graphic embroidered textiles. Fabric and muslin: Cut into a circle 30 – 40cm wider all around…
A spade bit looks a bit like it’s name sake… It is shaped like a spade and is used for drilling [digging] a hole in timber and board. Used as an attachment in…
No DIYer or Home Handyman should ever be without a spirit level – small or large. A spirit level is used for determining horizontal and vertical levels and can be used on a…
When too much glue is applied to joints or joined boards you end up with a mess. If not cleaned up immediately, the glue hardens and becomes difficult to remove. A small amount of glue…
Using wood filler might be a convenient way to fill screw and nail holes, but it isn’t the best way. Wood constantly shrinks and expands with temperature and moisture levels and this constant movement can…
When you’re tackling a DIY project on your own you want to make things as easy as possible. If you don’t have a magnetised holder for your screwdriver bit it’s easy to make your own…
If you own a Kreg Pockethole Jig but haven’t yet put it to use, we offer a few tips and tricks for using this amazing tool to best advantage and for professional…
