Make Your Own Biltong Box
October 27, 2023 9:30 amRead in Afrikaans South Africa’s favourite snack can be easily made at home with the right tools, the right recipe,…
Braai Pot
February 28, 2023 10:14 amWith summer in full swing, many hours are spent around the fire. Add flavour to any braai with these three…
Herb bundle fire starters
December 13, 2022 3:28 pmUse these fragrant bundles as part of your kindling when starting up your fire, and lose the firelighters. This is…
DIY: Game On!
October 31, 2022 2:11 pmThis is a great game for the kids to play outside on a warm spring evening while the fire burns…
Outdoor Kitchens
October 31, 2022 11:15 am2021 was the year of renovations. Be it a small weekend DIY project or a major overhaul, it seems that…
Make The Ultimate Mobile Braai
December 1, 2021 12:27 pmIf you love braaing but don’t have the space to have a built-in braai, why not try your hand at…
Quick and easy built-in braai
January 13, 2021 3:55 pmTake your braaiing to the next level with this DIY built-in braai. What you will need: 190 Top Gold solid…
Raising the Bar for Gin-o’-clock
December 9, 2020 9:34 pmRead in Afrikaans This DIY bar project is just what you need when it’s gin-o’-clock. What you need for your…
Going Traditional
December 4, 2020 3:54 pmYou can always find a spot near your patio for a built-in braai. This small braai is great for small…
Build your own pizza oven
October 29, 2020 11:37 amThe function of a masonry oven is to trap and radiate heat from a fire, built inside the oven. The…
Keep it cool
August 21, 2020 2:09 pmMake a braai feature from your cooler and a pallet or two. What you need: 1 x cooler box (preferably…
Hibachi Grill
November 25, 2019 8:54 amRead in Afrikaans In Japan a hibachi is a traditional ‘fire bowl’ used for cooking meat, fish and vegetables over…
Firewood Holder
November 14, 2018 9:02 amRead in Afrikaans Neaten up your firewood pile by making your own simple firewood holder using wooden planks, some concrete…
Jazz up your patio!
September 26, 2018 8:12 amBuild a unique three-piece patio set for your braai area, and be prepared for summer braai-ing. Two-Seater Bench What you…
Tandoori time
March 16, 2018 2:33 pmTandoori time Making your own tandoori oven is really simple. Why not make one yourself, and cook up some great…
Green up your braai area
March 9, 2018 11:42 amShop-bought marinades, cooking sauces, braai flavourings and dips are convenient, but nothing beats the fresh flavours of the ‘green factor’.…
And the kitchen sink
March 9, 2018 9:45 amComplete with the kitchen sink! What you need Cutting list: Pine cut to the following dimensions: 4 x 44mm x…
Tin braai can
March 9, 2018 8:47 amTin braai can Repurpose a paint tin to make a neat little braai! What you need Empty metal paint can…
Braai Cabinet
February 27, 2018 2:31 pmA braai cabinet with a difference A handy surface next to your braai is always so useful, for meat, tongs,…
Campfire Stories
November 23, 2017 4:25 pmFire Pit DIY Picture being gathered around a glowing fire, out in the open, sharing tales and good cheer with…
Fired up
June 11, 2015 8:05 amA portable fire pit is the perfect addition to your deck or patio, especially on chilly nights. Our Top Team…
Fabulous Fire Pit
November 26, 2014 8:26 amMaterials 1 bag PPC Cement 2 bags building sand 2 bags river sand 2 m reinforcing wire (Brickforce) 64 fire…