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
Your Growing Chart Cheat Sheet
Growing your own vegetable and herb garden is not only a fantastic sustainable way to live but also surprisingly rewarding – even for those without green fingers. You can start off with easy growing vegetables like tomatoes, carrots and herbs such as basil, parsley and mint. As you gain confidence you can try others that may take more skill to grow successfully. (more…) Read More
DIY with Elle: Mother’s Day 3-D DIY Flower Artwork
Nothing beats a homemade gift on Mother’s day! It used to be a tradition to make your gift from scratch and now that the shops may be off-limits, this great DIY flower artwork is just perfect! Elle Franco from DIY with Elle shows us how to make a fun Mother’s Day gift. (more…) Read More