I need help with sealers or varnishes for wood carvings
I bought animal carved statues from a craft vendor. These statues seem to be carved from a light colour wood and he polished them with shoe polish! I think the wood was not dried or sealed properly and...
View ArticleWhat is the best colour for the exterior walls of a house?
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View ArticleWhen painting pallisade fencing, which colour is the best?
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View ArticleThe best way to deal with very narrow cracks in a wall?
I have very fine cracks on a wall that was once a window and has been filled. There is no way I can chip out bits to make the cracks wider to fill with Polyfila. How do I go about fixing it?at 12:27:16...
View ArticleWhat can I use to seal a stone type bath?
I have a stone type bath, But i don't know if i have to put on a sealant to seal the bath from not absorbing water? Anybody help/at 03:22:23 PM - 13 September 2010
View ArticleSolar Geyser?
We are only two people and spend around R800 a month on electricity is it worth while to go over to a solar geyeser or am I waisting my time?at 03:26:37 PM - 13 September 2010
View ArticleI would like to make my own koi pond filter.
Any boffins here that can guide me or give some advise?at 08:02:44 PM - 15 September 2010
View Articleis it necessary to use a primer/under coat before painting a boundary wall...
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View Articleis it necessary to use a primer/under coat before painting a boundary wall...
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View Articleswimming pool
please give me step by step info on how to prevent a swimming pool from going green. the walls too are going brown Kreepy works for about 4 hrs a day and has a non--something pod in it.at 12:07:41 PM -...
View ArticleCast Iron Bath
I have a cast iron bath that I'd like to fix up so that it looks "like new" and maybe change the colour of it (its white). How do I do that? I know that I cant just paint it. Can I buy the stuff at a...
View ArticleUp we go
How do you hoist a couch safely up to the second floor without damaging it or injuring the people involved? Its a coricraft slip cover 3 seater couchat 12:56:15 PM - 11 November 2010
View ArticleTight Squeeze
What are some good ways to store a bicycle in a flat? Any creative ideas? at 08:37:32 AM - 17 November 2010
View ArticleWhat upholstery shampoo would you recommend for my car seats that is easy to...
Do you get a "dry" foaming shampoo that dries in no time or what else would work great. Should I use a soft sponge/brush? I don't want to get it done at a valet shop. at 10:15:26 AM - 22 November 2010
View ArticleDoes anyone know where near Cape Town, I can buy wooden planks to make rustic...
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View ArticleDecor Advice
I have recently bought a thin lined curtain for my bedroom but when its light inside and dark outside you can see shadows of people and movement etc...would an extra sheer or net curtain block this...
View ArticleIs there something I can use to "lighten" little scrape marks on my silver...
I don't wanna go to the panelbeaters just yet. Something I can do myself. A product suggestion will be welcome. I tried rubbing compound already and some polish from Auto Zone, but would love something...
View ArticleIf you are bored at work and AI seems a bit on the quiet side, do you ask...
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View ArticleWhat is the closest alternative to IKEA in South Africa?
IKEA designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, appliances and home accessories.at 10:02:26 PM - 05 March 2011
View Articlelaying big tiles, what size spacers would you use inbetween the tiles?
the tiles that i am referring to is 600x600 floor tiles. the 'normal' way would have been 5mm gaps but the trend today is 2mm. i'm considering 2mm. have you put down any tiles lately? at 03:22:17 PM -...
View ArticleHow would I go about making/throwing/pouring a slab of cement ?
I wish to put down a slab of cement under a tree and then mosaic it, but have never done something like this before. Do the 'recipe' of how to mix the cement come on the bag? I think I have to built a...
View ArticleWhat would your ideal home "style/decoration/feeling" be?
I love the Turkish look but then again I also dig the African look. Can't decide between rich colourful colours or earthy ones. Why is that? Can one combine the two and still make it look stylish?at...
View Articlegas cylinder 9kg whre can i find in JHB not alva cylinders
gas cylinder 9kg whre can i find in JHB not alva cylinders at 09:29:59 AM - 28 June 2011
View ArticleHansa Speedo gate motor keeps opening on its own. Loose black wire inside (4)...
I have a Hansa Speedo 24v gate motor that keeps opening and closing by itself. I opened the motor to try and reset it with a procedure I found online but it doesn't help. I then noticed a loose black...
View ArticleHow much do you love getting sunflowers?
They are the most happiest of flowers to me and I loooooooooooooove getting them! I need some right now1at 02:45:17 PM - 27 July 2011
View ArticleWe can't decide whether to put a vinyl floor or ceramic tile into our home....
home remodeling questions at 07:12:17 PM - 31 July 2011
View ArticleWhat is your favorite type of tile for the kitchen backsplash?
Just wondering everyone's opinion :)at 05:05:46 PM - 25 August 2011
View ArticleI am looking for foam for a DIY headboard.
East rand area please.at 01:08:38 PM - 02 September 2011
View ArticleDon't you just HATE spending your December vacation alone?
at 01:14:14 PM - 21 September 2011
View Articlemy pool doesnt want to drain the water once the water level has dropped below...
pool piping was redone recently ,i got a collins filter with a 0.75kw motorat 09:26:38 AM - 30 September 2011
View ArticleWhere can I buy cheap but nice looking brightly coloured plastic wine glasses...
at 01:29:15 PM - 05 October 2011
View ArticleMy pool kreepy doesnt want to suck it starts and stops ,i think it the filter...
My pool kreepy doesnt want to suck at 10:47:28 AM - 07 October 2011
View ArticleElectricity
Does anyone know what the approximate cost for electricity to open and close an automatic garage door once? at 09:03:26 AM - 17 October 2011
View ArticleSmall kitchen design
We are moving in to our new place soon and the Kitchen is quite small. Where can I find ideas on how to plan my layout to make use of the available space in the most effective way?at 02:56:22 PM - 24...
View ArticleMisting system? Anyone have one?
I see that they sell DIY misting sytems online and at Builders Warehouse. I am looking for a line system (not a misting fan) for our patio. Anyone have one? How easy is it to install? Can it be made...
View ArticleMy vegetable garden, why does the watermelon battle to grow?
This is my first vegetable garden. I did it in style! beans(two types) carrots, beetroot, tomatoes, peppers, chillies, spinage, big marrows, baby marrows, habit squash, butternut, onions, skorsies and...
View ArticleAre you spoiling yourself this festive season by buying something for yourself?
You deserve it! Yes you do! at 02:12:18 PM - 01 December 2011
View ArticleCan one use normal wood varnish for 'glazing' mosaic tiles?
Made coasters, which I think will work ok, but also 'pot staanders - dont know the correct English word. Will the heat of a hot pot/pan be a problem?at 12:26:57 PM - 09 December 2011
View ArticleDo you know what's the paint called that has a cracking effect when dry? I...
at 12:20:51 PM - 14 December 2011
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