Project Plans

Make Cubed Storage

If you need a place to stash books and media in the living room, towels in the bathroom or toys in the kids’ room, this storage system is suited to...

If you need a place to stash books and media in the living room, towels in the bathroom or toys in the kids’ room, this storage system is suited to...

Drop-down Workbench or Craft Table

Quite a few readers have asked me to make a drop-down craft table similar to the one shown below. I decided to modify the design slightly to make a simple...

Quite a few readers have asked me to make a drop-down craft table similar to the one shown below. I decided to modify the design slightly to make a simple...

Make A Pine Shelf

Take just a few hours on the weekend or in the evening to put together this multi-purpose shelf that will help organise your hallway, bath or bedroom. [2] Cut boards...

Take just a few hours on the weekend or in the evening to put together this multi-purpose shelf that will help organise your hallway, bath or bedroom. [2] Cut boards...

How to make a DIY 4-poster bed

Making a 4-poster bed is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. If you consider that a 4-poster bed is simply a timber frame assembled with basic woodworking...

Making a 4-poster bed is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. If you consider that a 4-poster bed is simply a timber frame assembled with basic woodworking...

Easy Storage For A Small Bathroom

In many smaller homes, bathrooms are squeezed into the tiniest space possible. . Installing a shelf above a door in the bathroom to hold towels and toiletries – or in...

In many smaller homes, bathrooms are squeezed into the tiniest space possible. . Installing a shelf above a door in the bathroom to hold towels and toiletries – or in...

DIY Above-Toilet Storage

This project is designed for those living in a rented home, where bathroom storage is always limited and the Landlord has a fit if you drill into the walls. Our...

This project is designed for those living in a rented home, where bathroom storage is always limited and the Landlord has a fit if you drill into the walls. Our...

Make A Simple Fireplace Surround

It’s easy to update a boring fireplace with a simple surround that adds a decorative finish and a more modern look. 2 table legs or balustrade posts* 16mm SupaWood (MDF)...

It’s easy to update a boring fireplace with a simple surround that adds a decorative finish and a more modern look. 2 table legs or balustrade posts* 16mm SupaWood (MDF)...

Make An Upholstered Ottoman

An upholstered ottoman is a useful piece of furniture to have in a home. It can serve as a decorative piece, be used for storage, provide extra seating, or serve...

An upholstered ottoman is a useful piece of furniture to have in a home. It can serve as a decorative piece, be used for storage, provide extra seating, or serve...

Simple Wine Rack

Make a purpose-built wine storage and nibbles table to suit? This bar-style table houses a glass holder and wine rack for three bottles. We’ve made it a comfortable height for...

Make a purpose-built wine storage and nibbles table to suit? This bar-style table houses a glass holder and wine rack for three bottles. We’ve made it a comfortable height for...

Decorative Shelf

  Pine cut to size for the shelves Lengths of crown moulding or decorative trim Brackets Tape measure Pencil Wood glue Wood filler Panel pins Hammer Mitre box and saw...

  Pine cut to size for the shelves Lengths of crown moulding or decorative trim Brackets Tape measure Pencil Wood glue Wood filler Panel pins Hammer Mitre box and saw...

Easy Garden Fence

Underneath this great-looking fence are the steel posts that once supported a drab-looking chain-link fence. The “good-neighbour” design looks equally pleasing on both sides. We added colour with outdoor fabric....

Underneath this great-looking fence are the steel posts that once supported a drab-looking chain-link fence. The “good-neighbour” design looks equally pleasing on both sides. We added colour with outdoor fabric....

Multi-purpose Storage Rack

This multi-purpose storage rack is made using PVC pipes and can be used for storing a wide range of item. Use in a craft or hobby room for storing paintbrushes...

This multi-purpose storage rack is made using PVC pipes and can be used for storing a wide range of item. Use in a craft or hobby room for storing paintbrushes...

DIY Wood Patio Furniture

A few months back I featured an article on making your own designer patio furniture. I did mention that this was my dream patio suite and that I would be...

A few months back I featured an article on making your own designer patio furniture. I did mention that this was my dream patio suite and that I would be...

Easy Wall Hanging Pegs

Easy wall hanging pegs Need to hang something in a hurry? These wall hanging pegs are quick and easy to make and look stunning on the wall. ABOVE: Use the...

Easy wall hanging pegs Need to hang something in a hurry? These wall hanging pegs are quick and easy to make and look stunning on the wall. ABOVE: Use the...

DIY Mobile storage unit

Making your own DIY storage unit is a quick and easy project that will only cost around R500 for materials and accessories. You can buy laminated pine board at your...

Making your own DIY storage unit is a quick and easy project that will only cost around R500 for materials and accessories. You can buy laminated pine board at your...

Bathroom storage shelves

These wooden shelf units are ideal for a bathroom and you can make them using PAR pine that you will find at your local Builders Warehouse. Leave them natural or...

These wooden shelf units are ideal for a bathroom and you can make them using PAR pine that you will find at your local Builders Warehouse. Leave them natural or...

Comfortable chaise for relaxing on a deck or patio

I love to stretch out on a hot summer’s day with a good book and a cool glass of wine. This comfortable chaise is simply a basic pine frame upholstered...

I love to stretch out on a hot summer’s day with a good book and a cool glass of wine. This comfortable chaise is simply a basic pine frame upholstered...

How to make a DIY shelf unit

Use meranti to make a simple yet practical wall-mounted shelf unit. For this shelf we show you two methods of joining the boards together; using a biscuit jointer or using...

Use meranti to make a simple yet practical wall-mounted shelf unit. For this shelf we show you two methods of joining the boards together; using a biscuit jointer or using...

Wine crate storage coffee table

We all know how valuable extra storage space can be, especially when living in a small home. This storage coffee table is made from a couple of wine crates and...

We all know how valuable extra storage space can be, especially when living in a small home. This storage coffee table is made from a couple of wine crates and...

Make a reclaimed wood table

Use reclaimed wood or a pallet to fashion a rustic wood table for your garden or patio. Many stores that stock large appliance, furniture and retail goods use wood pallets...

Use reclaimed wood or a pallet to fashion a rustic wood table for your garden or patio. Many stores that stock large appliance, furniture and retail goods use wood pallets...