This table’s a picnic! This is the twelfth DIY in our Working with Wood series presented by David van den Bergh. Throughout the series we will introduce you to some amazing new tools on the market that take the ‘work’ out of woodwork. For full instructions download these PDFs: DIY: This table’s a picnic! (English) […]
DIY Projects
A wide collection of easy, step by step DIY projects to brighten up your garden or home. Whether you're looking to build a pergola or merely decorate a flower pot, here are a range of do it yourself articles to add a unique and personal touch to your house or garden!
And the kitchen sink
Complete with the kitchen sink! What you need Cutting list: Pine cut to the following dimensions: 4 x 44mm x 44mm x 880mm (legs) 4 x 20mm x 70mm x 430mm (shelf supports) 2 x 20mm x 70mm x 1620mm (shelf side supports) 2 x 20mm x 70mm x 1800mm (top side supports) 2 x […]
Tin braai can
Tin braai can Repurpose a paint tin to make a neat little braai! What you need Empty metal paint can Sandpaper Spray paint (optional) Tools needed: angle grinder with a cutting disc for steel, pencil for marking, gloves What you do: Spray paint and allow to dry. Mark and cut the openings for the fire […]
For the pet of the house
For the pet of the house This is the eleventh DIY in our Working with Wood series presented by David van den Bergh. Throughout the series we will introduce you to some amazing new tools on the market that take the ‘work’ out of woodwork. For full instructions download these PDFs: DIY: Pet Bed (English) […]
Braai Cabinet
A braai cabinet with a difference A handy surface next to your braai is always so useful, for meat, tongs, your beer… Our DIY Dave designed this unique braai cabinet that is on wheels for easy positioning on your patio, and has a heat-proof, spill-proof metal table top that you can pop your hot pots […]
Indoor Tower Planter
Indoor Tower Planter Keep your herbs close to the kitchen with this tiered planter, complete with growing lights What you need SA pine cut to: 6 x (390mm x 140mm x 20mm) (box front and back) 6 x (250mm x 140mm x 20mm) (box sides) 3 x (345mm x 140mm x 20mm) (box base) 4 […]
Step-up Veggies
Step-up Veggies Growing vertically is a great way to make the most of limited space. This handy DIY ladder allows for easy access to your veggies as they grow upwards What you will need 2 x 1900mm x 235mm x 40mm pine roofing timber 2 x 350mm x 110mm x 40mm pine roofing timber 4 […]
Hanging with the Flock
Hanging with the flock This is the tenth in our Working with Wood series presented by David van den Bergh. Throughout the series we will introduce you to some amazing new tools on the market that take the ‘work’ out of woodwork. For full instructions download these PDFs: DIY: Bird Feeder (English) DIY: Bird Feeder […]
Tomato Planter
Upside-down Tomato Planter Home-grown tomatoes always taste better, and to make the most of available space they can even be grown upside down! What you need 200mm x 110mm PVC pipe 110mm PVC connector 110mm PVC end-stop PVC Weld Spray paint String Tomato seedling Potting soil Tools Drill, 18mm drill bit, 3mm drill bit What […]
Stairway to Heaven
Stairway to Heaven Delicious runner beans are easy to grow, especially once you’ve made this simple tepee to help them upwards What you need Runner bean seedlings (‘Lazy Housewife’ is a good choice) Compost Bonemeal or superphosphate 3 bamboo sticks Rope or twine How to do it 1. Prepare by adding a bucket of compost […]