Choose retro for you kitchen!
Make a kitchen cabinet reminiscent of those in your (or your parents’) first home.
Give an old cupboard new life
We were so inspired by Nicky Boltman’s entry in last year’s Tjhoko Champs competition that we tackled a similar makeover project ourselves.
How to make a handy lap desk
Make a dual-purpose cabinet
Make your own home office desk
Build a pretty container to display your patio plants to best effect
Make and upholster a multipurpose bench (or two!)
We show you how to make and upholster a multipurpose bench (or two!) that can be used as an ottoman, coffee table or daybed.
Make a retro couch with a colourful cushion
Make a stylish retro couch upholstered with cheerful outdoor fabric for your stoep.
Build floating shelves and create an eye-catching focal wall
Floating shelves need not be thick wooden planks – hollow ones work just as well, are easy to install and cost much less.
Build a workbench for your garage
If DIY is your thing, then this sturdy workbench is just what you need! Build one for your workshop this weekend.
Make a handy bench for storage and seating
At the foot of your bed, near the front door, in your holiday home or Airbnb... There are so many uses for this bench.
Make a wall unit for your favourite bits ’n bobs
Organise your laundry room with a handy workstation
Tired of a cluttered laundry room? This handy workstation can be made over the weekend – just in time for washing day on Monday!
Build a kitchen island on wheels
Create a unique and budget-friendly central unit with a reclaimed door and old pallets.
Build a dual purpose bench
This easy-to-make bench has a dual purpose: extra seating for when it’s needed, plus handy storage space.
Make three versatile side tables
These versatile side tables can be placed next to each other, or with the necessary
‘social distance’.
Make a kitchen trolley
Ample free time on your hands this holiday? Do something creative!
Weekend project: Make a mobile umbrella box-cum-side table in a jiffy!
