"Launched in 2005, Home-Dzine was created to realise a dream; to express my love of home DIY and decor and share with other South Africans. As a non-commercial website I am free to express my own opinions and pass on valuable information to readers.
I feel that more people can benefit by being able to DIY home improvement and home repairs. And we're not talking about major DIY home repairs, but those that anyone with a bit of DIY savvy can do themselves."
before & after makeovers on a budget
May 25 2013 | Living Spaces
Not all home makeovers are about having to spend a fortune on new furniture to achieve that perfect dream home look. Some home makeovers are more concerned with using what you already have and making a few changes here and there.
set up a space for fine dining
May 24 2013 | Dining Rooms
Whether it's a separate space or part of an open-plan design, the dining room has once again emerged as a feature in the home. Add value to your property by dressing up the dining room to coordinate with other rooms and start entertaining.
add warmth & comfort to your bedroom
May 24 2013 | Bedroom Design
We have previously featured how colours can warm up any room in a home, but sometimes colour alone is not enough to infuse warmth into a bedroom, especially one that lacks a few essential design elements and a touch of layering here and there.
paint tips that save you time & money
May 23 2013 | Painting Tips
We could all use a few tips, tricks and techniques now and again, especially when it comes to painting. Homeowners spend more time painting a home than any other home improvement project, so being able to save time - and money - makes sense.
need advice on painting floors?
May 23 2013 | Painting Tips
Need to give your home a makeover? Paint is still one of the easiest and most affordable ways to instantly update a room - no matter what surface you paint. And paint is not just for walls. With proper preparation and the right paint you can paint just about any surface in and around the home.
mobile trolley for storing offcuts
May 21 2013 | Workshop Projects
Buying most timber and board in small sections is not an option. Suppliers and stores normally sell board products by the sheet - a sheet being 1,8 x 2,7 metres in size. While you can have all your timber and board cut to size at Builders Warehouse, you will need a space to store any offcuts. Here's a mobile trolley that allows you to pack large offcuts of timber & board and move it out of the way when it's not needed.
on stage at grand designs live
May 20 2013
Live at the Builders Warehouse stage - I will be presenting workshops on using Bosch Power Tools and Dremel Tools for more than cutting and drilling. I have a few projects that show how creative you can be using nothing more than a piece of timber or board offcut and a Dremel VersaTip and VersaFlame, plus a few more tips, tricks and techniques.
spacesaving garage storage system
May 20 2013 | Advanced DIY Projects
When the garage is the only place in a house that has space for storage - or to use as a workshop - finding enough space to move around and work can be a problem. I found this project on Family Handyman that shows how to make narrow roll-out shelves and while you may not find the exact same mechanism to install there are alternatives.
dremel multitool for carving on furniture
May 19 2013 | Dremel Craft Projects
An upcycled cabinet gets a big makeover using a Dremel MultiTool and engraving to transform a rather boring cabinet into an interesting and eye-catching piece.
remove mould & stains from ceilings
May 19 2013 | Bathroom Repairs
While mould can be prevented by ensuring proper ventilation, if your bathroom ceiling suffers from recurring outbreaks of mould, or if there are mould stains on the ceiling then here's a way to kill off mould spores and have a beautiful and white ceiling.
decorate a porch with paint
May 19 2013 | Decorating Projects
You can use today's paints to transform any feature in a home and today we look at how to paint a porch, whether it's concrete or wood. We show you how to use Plascon Floor Paint and Plascon Velvaglo to transform a drab and boring porch floor.
hanging or suspended beds
May 17 2013 | Advanced DIY
If you're looking for bed options for a shared bedroom rather than settle for bunk beds, hanging or suspended beds - or loft beds - offer a solution where you can install beds and still have plenty of floor space for play and study. With the added advantage of being able to buy everything you need at your local Builders Warehouse, these beds are definitely a more affordable option.
make your own wine crates
May 16 2013 | Beginners DIY
I have featured projects on upcycling wine crates and there are so many other projects on the internet. But what if you can't find wine crates, or if you do but they are overpriced or expensive. As an alternative, you can always grab some offcuts of timber and board and make your own wine crates. Here's how...
party favour or gift box
May 16 2013 | Paper Crafts
Hosting a party or celebration can cost a fortune. Simply by making your own party favour or gift boxes you will save a substantial amount. Plus, these party favour boxes are also ideal as gift boxes. Add embellishments and decorate to complement a theme or special celebration.
zig-zag garden path
May 15 2013 | Garden Paving Projects
Make this eye-catching zig-zag garden path in a weekend and dress up a walkway or side garden. You can get these small concrete pavers at your local Builders Warehouse, as well as all the supplies you need for this projecty. Or pop into your local garden centre and see what they have in stock while you buy some mondo grass for planting up.
modular bathroom cabinet
May 15 2013 | Bathroom Craft & DIY Projects
This modular bathroom cabinet is made up of separate cubes that can be added to create the ultimate bathroom storage. Mounted on a sturdy base, you can add cubes with drawers, cubes for shelves, or cubes with doors for cupboard to hideaway bathroom clutter.
metallic zebra print rug
May 14 2013 | Painting Projects
I have been longing for a zebra print rug for ages and finally bought myself a large piece of canvas dropcloth and some Rust-Oleum Universal metallic in pure gold so that I can make my own zebra print rug. Once you've got the design done, painting and finishing your own zebra print rug is quite easy.
how to mount your framed art
May 13 2013 | Art and Framing
It's all fine and well being able to make your own picture frames but you also need to know how to mount your pictures to best advantage and display them for best effect. Here are some tips on mounting photos or images to make any framed art look good. Digital photo albums are great, but nothing says personal that a collection of beautifully framed photos or images.
dress up a chest of drawers with geometric designs
May 11 2013 | Painting Projects
This project shows how easily you can transform a chest of drawers, or any piece of furniture, into a wonderful show piece for a home. This plain chest of drawers is finished with a geometric design in aqua hues.
diy window pelmet for curtains or blinds
May 11 2013 | Window Treatments
Pelmets are not only ideal for finishing off at the top of curtained windows, they also look great as a finishing touch for windows fitted with blinds - hiding the hardware out of sight. Here's how to make a box pelmet with supplies you will find at your local Builders Warehouse.
top 5 stencilled rug designs
May 10 2013 | Living Spaces
A trend that is becoming increasingly popular with homeowners, especially with today's flexible paints, is to paint a design onto a rug or mat. Thick cotton, sisal and coir mats are reasonably priced and these can so easily be transformed into coordinating flooring using your own colours and patterns. Plascon Polvin is one of the best paints to use, but you can also use Plascon Sure Coat.
CREATE THE PERFECT sanctuary
May 10 2013 | Garden Patios and Rooms
I have a garden shed, but it doesn't look anything like this one. My garden shed is packed to the brim with stuff that has nowhere else to go. But I love the idea of buying a ready-made garden shed and transforming it into a sanctuary for the garden. Buying a garden shed that's already assembled means you have more time to spend tweaking it here and there to make it perfect for your garden.
cosy up your home for winter
May 09 2013 | Decor & Design
Looks like we're in for a cold winter, especially if Eskom plans to come through with the hinted-at power outages. Here are some tips on how to keep your home warm and cosy when it's cold outside.
download free plascon inspire me app
May 09 2013 | Decorating Products
Available across all the leading mobile download platforms, the Plascon InspireMe App is your one stop place to find your ideal colour from your everyday environment, choose the perfect Plascon shades and get advice on how to apply it to any surface. All this information at your fingertips. And did we mention that it's free?
stop mildew and mould in any room
May 09 2013 | New Products
Rubson Stop Humidity unit uses refill tabs that absorb all the moisture from a room and it's amazing how fast this little device gets to work at doing just that. Rubson have now re-launched the product with a modern design that you can use in any room in a home.
lazy susan for indoor & outdoor dining
May 08 2013 | Dining Room Ideas
Having just finished an article on using a lazy susan bearing in the kitchen or bedroom (for shoe storage), it also occured to me that a lazy susan is just as useful for indoor or outdoor dining tables.
lazy susan rotating turntables for kitchen & bedroom
May 07 2013 | Kitchen Design Tips
You might only have a large cupboard or hoekie as a pantry, but if there is one essential component that every pantry should have it's a lazy susan or turntable storage system. But not only for a pantry... what about using a lazy susan for storage in a bedroom closet?
roofing washers for bathroom & outdoor furniture
May 07 2013 | DIY Tips
Being able to use SupaWood for bathroom furniture projects allows you much more scope when designing affordable cabinets and cupboards for a bathroom. However, we know that SupaWood is super-absorbent and should not be placed on a bathroom floor, or else it will swell. To overcome this problem I add roofing washers to the bottom of my bathroom furniture.
how often should i clean my tools ?
May 07 2013 | DIY Tips
At our DIY Divas workshops we often get asked how power tools and hand tools should be cleaned. Not only does regularly cleaning your tools extend their life, it also allows you the opportunity to ensure they remain free from rust (if they have metal parts) and apply lubricant.
transform any bedroom into a hotel style sancturary
May 05 2013 | Bedroom Design Ideas
I find it strange that we now take inspiration for our bedroom from hotel bedrooms, but that's only because boutique hotels and other leading hotels now place emphasis on designing the perfect bedroom. Here are some tips and tricks for transforming any bedroom into a hotel style sancturary.
how to LAYER YOUR BED
May 05 2013 | Bedroom Design Ideas
If you are looking to transform an ordinary bedroom into a boutique or hotel style bedroom you will need to know how to style or 'make' a layered bed. Here are some professional styling tips on 'making' a hotel style bed for a luxurious night's sleep.
how to upholster a bed
May 05 2013 | Bedroom Projects
You can make your own upholstered bed. What's great about this upholstered bed is that the frame is made from affordable plywood, but who would know that when it's covered in fabric! For all you DIY Divas out there... upholstering a bed is just the same as upholstering an ottoman.
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