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Home-DzineIDEAS AND INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME
July 2011
online
In this issue ...• Warm colours for winter • Amazing home makeovers • DIY trendy chairs • DIY kitchen island• Sunburst mirrors • DIY sleigh bed and more...
DIY projects to keep you busy
Home-Dzine Online is written and compiled by Janice Anderssen. All projects in this issue, or any other issue, remain the property of Home-Dzine and Janice Anderssen, or the respective copyright holders, and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission.
Getting craftier by the day
And I mean that in a good way! Your response on the recent survey just inspires us to get bigger and better - to give you even more projects, ideas and inspiration. So many of you enjoy doing-it-yourself and the crafty side of things and we’re going all out to bring you more of the same.
You are welcome to drop us a line at any time ([email protected]) if there is a particular project or craft that you would like to tackle.
Enjoy!
Janice
a word or two
DIY Divas having fun at our new workshops in Port Elizabeth
3WINTER COLOUR
FOR A HOME
11AMAZING HOME MAKEOVERS
20HOW TO SPRAY PAINT
24FAUX FINISHES
18DIY TERRIFICTROLLEY
CLICK HERE FORJUNE 2011 WORKSHOPS
DIY DIVAS WORKSHOPSLAUNCHING AT
CEDAR SQUARE
26DIY SLEIGH BED
30 SUNBURST MIRRORS
36DIY MODERN CHAIRS
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S5040-G70Y
HEAT UP YOUR HOME WITH
WARM COLOUR
S3030-Y S7010-B70G
...shades of moss and honey create a warm backdrop for slate blue and charcoal accessories - just the right colours for an elegant master suite.
S3060-Y70R
...think autumn colours and the richness of ripe pumpkin
for a splash of colour in a monochromatic or neutral
colour scheme.
If you feel the decorating bug coming on and need to add a bit of colour to your home, we always recommend a trip to your nearest Decorating Centre or Prominent Paint store. Offering a rangeof quality paints at affordable prices - you can af-ford to give your home a new look.
In this article we look at ways to use warmer hues for decorating a home, not just because it’s win-ter, but also for the fact that warmer colours add depth and soften a room - so they work extremelywell in bedrooms and living spaces that need a soft touch.
Ever wondered why paint that looks good in a magazine looks awful in your home?
It’s called metamerism and it means: Colours seem to change under different light conditions.
When choosing paint it’s essential to look at colour swatches in the actual space you are going to paint. It’s also good to look at it in the daytime and the nighttime, and with lamps on and off, because paint looks different under different lighting conditions.
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S3060-Y70R S4040-G60Y S7005-G50Y
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S3060-Y70R S4040-G60Y S2060-Y10R
The energy of citrus colours is so intense youimmediately feel sunny and warm in a room decorated in these colour. Even a small amount of citrus colour
adds freshness to a stale decorating scheme.
Not only suitable for a summer home, citrus colours also punch up the atmosphere in winter
homes. Whether you use them singly or pair up a combination, use these colours to cheer up any room
- all year round.
How can I tone down a room that has too much yellow or orange?
Too much of a single bright colour can be overpowering and you’ll quickly tire of the look.
To tone down the amount of colour, add a splash of black for a look that is contemporary and modern, or to really show off these colours add white.
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Saturday 15 October 2011Black Eagle Guest House,
Strubens Valley at only R550.00 per person including breakfast
and lunch
The workshop offers Beginners - Power Tools & Woodwork,
Advanced - Power Tools, Basic Electrical & Plumbing all in one
day, plus free goodies and giveaways for all
CLICK HERE TO BOOK for the full day workshop
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With 128-pages of tips, tricks, techniques and projects for the beginner DIY enthusiast,
there’s something for everyone in the new English and Afrikaans books.
Full colour and detailed step-by-step instructions
guide you through each and every project,with tips and techniques on using the various
tools, accessories and attachments.
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amazingroom
makeovers
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TOP LEFT: Two large pieces of upholstered furniture in a bold fabric dominate the room. They stand out because the rest of the colours are in muted beige tones.
BOTTOM LEFT: The colour is balanced in the room and placed safely with colour in the throw pillows, side chairs, and painted on one accent wall only.
It’s not a wise choice to purchase upholstered furniture in a bold print - it easily becomes tiring and dated. Rather place bold prints on throw cushions.
The floral sofa that waspopular during the eighties is a good example of a short-lived trend that caused people to spend more money than they originally intended. These short lived trends quickly become outdated and people end up spending the money to replace them sooner rather then later.
It’s so easy to become tired with your home - the same look day after day, year after year. On the following pages you will see examples of average homes that have been given a makeover to reveal an amazing space!
Stay clear of print fabrics that will easily become dated, especially if you want a look to last longer
than three or more years.
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before
after
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ABOVE: The dining room goes under an amazing transformation with only some minor cosmetic changes.
The chair seats have been reupholstered in a light fabric that matches the colour on the lower half of the added wall detail. New window treatments and a few well-chosen accessories, including a dramatic rug, make a big impact.
BELOW: Stuck in limbo, this dining room looks incomplete and lacks any interesting features. Even the charming
chandelier looks lost.
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after
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What made the difference in transforming this room into a beautiful bedroom is the new furniture, bedding, and window treatments that add “wow’ factor.
While the carpet and walls are a neutral, soothing relaxing beige tone - the pops of red from window treatments, accessories, and black and white components from the area rug, bedding, and accessories, are what make this room shine.
The accessories make all the difference... From the lighting, to a floor standingscreen, to the plants! Plus a large scale mirror was incorporated for a large wall, and the larger scale lamps match the scale of the room as well.
BEFORE: Beige walls with dark furniture and bedding is too extreme, and the window treatments are outdated and unflattering.
after
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What trans-formed this boring guest room into a stunning and restful oasis?
The beautiful custom window treatments and bedding, the addition of a comfortable chair, wall colour, and area rug.
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference...artwork that complements the decor, an elegant bedside table, and a potted plant.
BEFORE: Practical and bland. The room lacks any form of decoration and the window is boring and plain. Definitely nota guest room that anyone would enjoy sleeping in!
guestswelcome
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1. Take pictures of the room before you start and print out or load onto your PC, so that you can better visualise the layout and the good and bad that you would like to change.
2. Put together a selection of ideas that you would like in the room:
- Style or theme - Flooring options - Paint colour - New lighting - Restored or new furniture - Accessories
3. Empty the room, removing furniture and fittings such as curtain rails, etc., so thatyou have a blank canvas to start with.
4. Unless you are sanding floors or trim,painting is the first project to tackle.Work from the ceiling down. Protect flooring with drop cloths and cover
electrical fittings, door and windowframes with masking tape.
5. Now you can stain, seal or paint floors and trim. A tip here is to choose a finish or flooring thatmatches your style or theme and then choose the paint colour. It is far more expensive to re-finish a floor than to re-paint.
Design Tip:Dark floors are both dramatic and
sophisticated, from elegant ebony to a rich cherry. Pair dark floors with lightfurnishings and slipcovers and in bright
rooms for a modern combination.
Light floors are perfect in rooms thatdon’t get a lot of natural light and are
perfect to make a room feel larger.
Give your home an amazing makeover
DIY Tip:If you are going to be sanding f loors and
trim, do this before you start any painting.
LEFT BEFORE: Although the woodwork was in good condition the room is dull and lacks interest.
OPPOSITE PAGE: Now an updated and elegant dining room White paint on the wall moulding brightened and updated the look; plus, painted woodwork can often increase rather than decrease resale value.
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mobileISLAND
Now you can free up valuable countertop
space and have storage - where you need it
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You will need:A 1 of 500 x 800mm topB 2 of 100 x 680mm sidesC 2 of 100 x 380mm front/backD 4 of 50 x 50 x 750mm legsE 2 of 50 x 680mm supportsF 13 of 30 x 500mm slats
All the above are 16mm PG Bison SupaWood
ToolsDrill/Driver and assorted drill and screw bitsPockethole jig
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Wood glueWood fillerRust-Oleum 2X spray paint - jadeDrop cloths
If you have a pockethole jig this kitchen island is quick and easy to make. For those that don’t own a pockethole jig, use angle and corner braces to secure the sections together.
You will need to cut a slight angle at the bottom of each leg for nice effect.
Here’s how:
1. Drill pocketholes into the edges of B and C, and the underside of E and then attach these sections to the legs D.
2. Attach the top A to B and C sections with angle braces.
3. Use wood glue to secure slats F onto supports E and let this dry.
To finish your newkitchen island, grab a can of Rust-Oleum 2X spray paint in Jade.Take outside and place on drop cloths.
Before you spray, apply a very light layer of wood filler to all cut edges, let dry and then sandsmooth.
Spray on light, even coats from a distance of no less than 30cm away from the surface.
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Beeny’sBrush-off !
Beeny’sBrush-off !
Sarah Beeny explains why sometimes it’s actuallybetter not to use a brush when you’re painting!
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Sarah Beeny is one of the most recognisable names in property development with the highly successful TV series, Property Ladder, recently being aired on The Home Channel.
A huge fan of spray painting, Sarah has given us some of her tips and advice on how to get started with spray paints as well as some tips for objects to paint around the home. “Once you start using spray paint you are always looking for your next project”, says Sarah, “be it in the garden shed or at the nearest charity shop..nothing is safe! It is astonishing how fast I can completely transform something with spray paint and I love that!”
Distressed elegance....A distressed finish can be easily achieved with spray paint,simply spray an object in your chosen colour and when dry, sand raised areas and edges to reveal the original finish orundercoat. Chair and side table: Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch in Heirloom White (Satin).
“Spray painting provides a quick and easy way toupdate the appearance of virtually anything youhave lying around - best of all, it’s great fun!”
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Different textures give a room depth, contrast and personality.
Add texture by using Rust-Oleum’s Stone and Textured spray paint finishes on accessories aroundthe home that will draw you in and invite you to touch them.
Stone spray paints are easy to use and create a stunning finish that you cannot achievewith a brush. Simply follow the instructions on the can!
We created a fantastic herb pot using Rust-Oleum Stone spray paint in Mineral Brown. Check out the “before” shot for how it looked in a former life!
The storage jar in the background is painted with Rust-Oleum Textured in Desert Bisque and tray (stood upright) is painted with Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch in Oxford Green Satin.
BEFORE
faux f inishes
Lamp and vase painted with Rust-OleumStone spray paint in Bleached Stone.
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Bowl sprayed with Rust-Oleum Stone spray paint in Black Granite.
These candle-sticks had a dated, marble finish and weregiven a new lease of life with Rust-Oleum Stone spray paint in Pebble.
Stone spray paint is designed for wood and metal and can be used on many other surfaces over a suitable Rust-Oleum primer.
BEFORE
Pop in to your local Builders Warehouse and grab a can or two of Rust-Oleum Stone spray and start transforming dated home decor.
So easy to use... Simply shake and spray!
Flower pot painted with Rust-Oleum Stone spray paint in Black Granite.
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sleighbedThis project features a more modern take on the traditional sleigh bed and is perfect for any child’s bedroom.
Insert a pullout bed for sleepovers, or make the storage drawers.
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1. Assemble the sides
The bottom [A] and top [B] legs are attached to the sides [C] using dowels and wood glue.
You will need:2 of 1,8m x 50 x 50mm pine cut to sizes:A. 2 of 770mm - bottom legsB. 2 of 870mm - top legsF. 2 of 1850mm - battens16mm SupaWood cut to sizes:C. 2 of 550 x 1900mm - sidesD. 1 of 550 x 920mm - headboardE. 1 of 450 x 920mm - footboard16mm chipboard 910 x 1800 - base8mm dowels8mm dowel centres3 x 30mm half-shank cut screws
Tape measurePencil120-grit sanding pads or sandpaperBatting or foam and fabric for upholsteringToolsDrill/driverAssorted drill and screw bitsCountersink bit12mm spade bitMulti or orbital sanderRubber mallet
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On one side of legs [A] and bottom edge of sides [C] measure down 50mm and 400mm and mark. Drill 8mm holes with a wood bit on both legs [A] and sides [C] to half the depth of the dowels.
Apply a small blob of wood glue to all holes. Insert the dowels into the edge of sides [C] and fit thelegs onto the dowels. Use a rubber mallet to tap in place.
To attach the top legs [B] to the other edge of sides [C] repeat this process but measure down 50mm and 500mm to drill holes for the dowels.
GOOD TO KNOWUse masking tape wrapped around the drill bit to mark the drilling depth.
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2. Attach the head- and footboard
b
On the inside of legs [B] and edges of headboard [D] measure down 50mm and 500mm and mark. Drill 8mm holes with a wood bit on both legs [B] and headboard [D] to half the depth of the dowels.
Apply a small blob of wood glue to all holes. Insert the dowels into the holes in headboard [D] and push the dowels into the legs [B]. Use a rubber mallet to tap in place.
Repeat this process to attach the footboard [E] to legs [A] but measure down 50mm and 400mm to drill holes for the dowels.
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3. Attach base support battens
Use a 12mm spade bit to drill 4 holes at regular intervals along the length of battens [F] and to a depth of 20mm. Place a bead of wood glue along each batten and then use 5 x 40mm wood screws to attach the battens to the inside of sides [C] at 50mm up from the bottom of sides [C]. Insert the base.
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4. Pullout Bed or Storage Drawers
The sleigh bed is built to allow for a pullout bed or storage drawers. I’m going to show you how to make the pullout bed and you will simply modify the dimensions to make the storage drawers.
a. Screw front and back to side sections.
b. Insert base and screw through front, back and sides to attach.
c. Screw castors onto bottom of base.
d. Attach handles.
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sunburstmirrors
Sunburst mirrors are popping up in decor everywhere!
They have becomethe hottest home decor accessory since, um well, since they invented mirrors!
Browse through home decor magazine, interior design websites and on Home-Dzine, and you will see that sunburst mirrors are definitely themust-have home accessory.
The fun thingabout sunburst mirrors is that you can make them using almost anything - plus a small circular mirror of course.
Blogs around the world are offering so many different DIY ways to make a sunburst mirror, that I thought we would show you a few and then you can
decide for yourself which one you like the best. And thanks to everyone in the blogsphere for your amazing ideas!
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PREVIOUS PAGE: Who would have thought that rulers could be so decorative! They make astunning sunburst feature.
LEFT: Paint or ice-lolly sticks are another favoured material for a sunburst mirror. They sticks arehot-glued onto the back of the mirror - quick and easy!
RIGHT: First time I’ve seen plastic spoons used to such good effect. Spray the spoons with Rust-Oleum 2Xspray paint in your choice of colour, and then hot-glue onto a 3mm backing board.
BELOW: Even off cuts get recycled into an unusual sunburst mirror.
So many ways to recycle
everyday items!
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PREVIOUS PAGE: There are so many ways to make asunburst mirror, but this has to be the easiest and most affordable way. - with branches found on the ground or cut when pruning and trimming your garden. See this project in the Craft section on Home-Dzine.
TOP: Here’s another decorative sunburst mirror that is made from scrap off cuts skilfully arranged and glued to the back of a small circular mirror.
RIGHT: Even the kids can get involved in making a sunburst mirror for their bedroom. This project usesCD’s and straws to make a funky mirror.
OoooohLove that coffee
table !
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Update your bathroom in 3 days!
Get the August issue of Easy DIY magazine for details. On sale at your local Builders Warehouse, Builders Express or Builders Trade Depot.
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Don’t miss out on the August issue of Easy DIY where we take you step-by-step through our bathroom makeover.
The project includes ripping out and replacing the dated pedestal sink and toilet, turning the bath into a bath and shower combination, and the installation of gorgeous bamboo flooring.
ABOVE: Practical but boring, the bathroom feels cold and dated with its grey suite.
OPPOSITE PAGE: The new bathroom features a modern, white suite, bathroom vanity and storage cabinet, and my absolute favourite, the bamboo floor (www.Oriental-Bamboo.co.za) that was installed over the old tiles.
Also in the August issue of Easy DIY
• Build an elegant Secretary• Add to your outdoors with a Fire Pit• Make Bedroom Storage Bench
Also in the August issue of Easy DIY
• Build an elegant Secretary• Add to your outdoors with a Fire Pit• Make Bedroom Storage Bench
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craftychairAdd some fun to a dining nook with these crafty chairs that you can make in a day!
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You will need:16mm SupaWood cut to sizes:A 4 65 x 450 legsB 2 65 x 520* bottom supportC 2 65 x 400* top supportD 3 65 x 340 cross supportE 2 65 x 840 sidesF 2 65 x 200 top/bottomG 2 65 x 460 slatH 1 120 x 460 slatI 1 170 x 460 slatJ 1 420 x 460 seat
*15o angle cut at both endsWood glueWood filler3 x 25mm cut screwsRust-Oleum 2X - apple redAcrylic PVA - any colourPaintbrushDrop cloths or newspaperToolsDrill/driverAssorted drill and screw bitsCountersink bitMitre saw or mitre box and sawTape measurePencilRandom-orbit sander + 220-grit padsPocket-hole jig
This crafty chair is so easy to make you will soon be making a complete set!
Not only suitable for a dining nook, you can use the chair on the patio, or in a children’s bedroom.
Use any of the Rust-Oleum 2X colours to spray in your own shades.
See article on “How to Spray Paint” on pages 12 and 13. Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch 2x delivers
twice the coverage and the best formula for ultimate hiding power, which allows
projects to be completed faster and easier. Apply to wood, wicker, metal, plaster or
unglazed ceramic. Fast-dry formula resists chipping and fading.
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FIND THE RUST-OLEUM RANGE AT YOUR LOCAL BUILDERS WAREHOUSE
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1. Drill pocketholes on both ends of top [C] and bottom [B] supports. Place a bead of wood glue on the ends and fasten these to the legs [A].
2. Drill pocketholes into all cross supports [D], add glue and then attach these between the two leg frames.
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3. The bottom cross support [D] should be 120mm in from the back legs.
4. Attach the completed frame to the underside of the seat [J] with 3 x 25mm cut screws.
5. Drill pocketholes into both top/bottoms [F] and fasten to the sides [E].
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6. Use a scrap of wood as a spacer to attach the slats [G], [H] and [I] to the sides [E].
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Starting at the top of the back section, the slats should be laid in order of G, H, I and G.
Countersink the holes so that all screw heads are flush with thesurface.
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7. Attach the back section to the chair seat frame with cut screws through the back into the edge of the seat and the bottom cross support.
Countersink these holes so that screw heads are flush with thesurface.
8. Apply a thin layer of wood fillerto all the cut edges, let dry and then sand smooth. This provides a better surface for painting when using spray paint.
FinishingTake the chair outside and place on a drop cloth or newspaper.
Before spraying on the colour I like to apply a primer coat of acrylic PVA to reduce the amount of spray paint required. When dry, lightly sand for a smooth finish.
Spray on a light first coatand let this dry before applying the second coat.
One can of Rust-Oleum 2X should
cover 2 chairs if you apply light, even coats and apply a primer
coat.
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racing off to dreamland
single bedexcluding mattress
and bedding
R3500
Bedtime will always be FUN when you get to drive your very own race car to dreamland
racing off to dreamland
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Have recently discovered Joiners Mate - a 2-part superglue for wood. Spray the adhesive on one side, apply the glue to the other - count to ten and voila!
It’s like an extra pair of hands. Now you can glue and then screw without waiting for glue to dry.
Look in the adhesive section at your local Builders Warehouse.
Girl TalkIn this issue we take a look at a few products that make life easier when it comes to DIY.
Stanley have launcheda new craft/utility knife where replacement blades are stored within the knife. Remove the old blade and the cartridge automatically slides a new blade into position - great news for those like me who forget where they put the replacement blades!
Look in the tool section at your local Builders Warehouse.
New Rust-Oleum Universal is specificallyformulated to work on diverse surfaces including wood, plastic, metal, wood, concrete and even vinyl. The Rust-Oleum Universal advanced spray system can spray from any angle — even upside down.
Look in the spray paint section at your local Builders Warehouse.
For me it’s always fun to check out what’s new in the hardware aisle - call me mad or weird, but I drool over new products - just knowing that there might be something I haven’t yet discovered that makes DIY easier!
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We are often requested to run a full day workshop, where ladies can get together and cover a wide range of topics at one workshop. Our new full day workshops do exactly that. Starting at 09:00 and finishing at 16:00 - each workshop will offer as much information as possible on thevarious subjects.
Have a day out with the girls at the tranquil Black Eagle Guest House, just off Hendrik Potgieter Road in Strubens Valley. Enjoy a light breakfast and buffet lunch while honing up your DIY skills. The emphasis is on a casual and relaxed atmosphere, where previous power tool knowledge is not necessary. And our experience is second to none... with such projects as Decorex, Homemakers Expo, Gardenex, and more under our belt.
Interior Decorating
Full day covers:* Elements of design* Basic upholstery techniques* Paint and paint techniquesDesign, plan & make an ottoman to take home with you. Certificate on completion.
Do-It-Yourself Home Repairs
Full day covers theory/practical:* Beginner - Advanced DIY* Basic Electrical* Basic Plumbing You will make small projects to take home with you.Certificate on completion.
Woodwork & Furniture Making
Full day workshop covers:* Joining and fastening * Hardware* Timber and board* Design and planning - bookcase, coffee table, TV unit & make a small cabinet to take home. Certificate on completion.
Cost R1250 pp includes light breakfast, tea/coffee & snacks and buffet lunch. All materials and use of tools included.CLICK ON THIS PAGE TO BOOK
