Reader's Digest

How to Mend a Tiled Roof

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:30:39 +0000

DIY tips from Handyman

How To Grow Granadillas

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:07:30 +0000

The fruits of the granadilla (also known as passionfruit) are born on vines that climb via tendrils - this fruit will look spectacular when grown in your garden, and it tastes delicious too!

22 Ways to Use Tea for Beauty, Home and Garden

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:05:22 +0000

This antioxidant-rich item does more than brew up a good beverage. See what else tea is capable of!

How to clean a braai grill

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:14:42 +0000

A dirty braai not only cooks less efficiently but also attracts vermin, so make sure you clean it properly each time you cook.

Build a double-skin wall

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:04:50 +0000

There are three stages to building a solid double-skin wall.

How to grow leeks

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:27:02 +0000

Although similar in flavour to onion, leeks are distinguished by a cylindrical stem rather than a bulb. The white part of the stem grows beneath the soil and is blanched due to lack of sun.

Build a timber sunlounger

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:24:42 +0000

Recycle decking boards to build a durable recliner

Make a slate-topped-table

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:19:18 +0000

Prevent watermarks by using a tile surface for drinks

How to change your car oil

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:57:56 +0000

Even if you don’t use your car very often, you should change the oil at least every year or every 10,000–12,000 km. Here’s a step-by-step guide, including expert tips and what to do with the used oil, which is toxic, carcinogenic and a potential fire hazard.

6 steps for transforming your garden

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:50:24 +0000

These are the six major steps you should follow if planning to transform your garden. All these steps should be followed before selecting or buying plants.

How to plant water lilies

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:36:56 +0000

Water lilies make a beautiful addition to any pond, here's how to plant them.

How to paint a room like a pro

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:37:08 +0000

Prepare walls, and choose the best formula for the surface

Build the ultimate workshop

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:04:35 +0000

Build modular storage for mobile benchspace and to keep tools at hand

Coat stand tree

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:54:36 +0000

Build a striking designer piece and build a handy home for winter coats.

Painting Tips

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:12:19 +0000

Painting is high on the list of DIY home improvements but it can be daunting as it costs time and money. But done correctly, a freshly painted room is a cost-effective and big-impact way to makeover an interior. The four essential steps to a professional-finish paint job include buying the right paint, preparing the surfaces, choosing the best tools and using the correct techniques.

Build a wall-mounted tool cabinet

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:04:17 +0000

Make a box, saw it in half then add pegboard and hinges for a combination shelving unit

Maintain the Mower

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:22:42 +0000

Keep the lawnmower ticking over with a DIY service

Tips for looking after books and pictures

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:19:27 +0000

Books and pictures have value beyond their monetary worth, so it pays to look after them.

How to use a power drill

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:17:59 +0000

Learn how with Handyman

Kitchen Island - Build a Moveable Kitchen Bench

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:11:25 +0000

Build a rustic moveable bench using reclaimed timber.