The price of electricity is always increasing and a lot of people are looking for ways to save money and reduce costs. A major household expense is electricity and your electrical bill is also one of the easiest bills to reduce. Here are some ways in which you can reduce your household electrical bill starting with…
Author: Michael Klements
My name is Michael Klements and I started this blog in 2016 to share my DIY journey with you. I love fixing, renovating and building - I'm always looking for new projects and exciting DIY ideas. If you do too, grab a cup of coffee and settle in, I'm happy to have you here.
Remove Yellow Sweat Stains From Shirts
When your favorite white shirt starts getting yellow marks around the collar and underarms, don’t stress. The yellow stains are caused by a reaction between our sweat and the aluminium found in most deodorants and antiperspirants. You can save your shirt by following the guide below. What You Will Need To Remove Yellow Shirt Stains 1…
Kitchen Tips and Tricks
Use these tips and tricks to make your life in the kitchen easier and more organised. Attach a document or file holder to the inside of your plastic container cupboard to keep all of the lids organised and easily available. Store your utensils diagonally in your drawers. A diagonal insert gives you more length to store your longer…
Simple Medal Holder, Display Your Race Medals
If you do a lot of running or cycling etc, you’re bound to eventually land up with a box of collected race medals. Instead of keeping all of them stored up in a box somewhere, how about making a simple holder to display them on a wall in your home, this way you’ll have a visible…
Recondition a Lead Acid Battery, Don’t Buy A New One
Lead acid batteries often die due to an accumulation of lead sulphate crystals on the plates inside the battery, fortunately, you can recondition your battery at home using inexpensive ingredients. A battery is effectively a small chemical plant which stores energy in its plates. They are chemically charged with an electrolyte which is a mixture of…
8 Creative DIY Pallet Projects, Start Recycling Wood
Pallets are a really affordable way to redecorate and personalise your home on a budget. Have a look at these awesome pallet projects to add some character to your home. If you are wondering where to get used pallets from, first try tile, stoneware, wood, carpet and masonry show rooms. You are most likely to…
Traditional Biltong
Making biltong the traditional South African way can be extremely rewarding. The process is surprisingly easy and with a few tricks you will save money and win friends over with your unique taste. To start out, you need to find yourself 2kg (4.5lbs) of the right cut of meat. Biltong requires a good cut so…
Easy Caprese Skewers, A Twist On A Summer Salad
If you’re looking for a quick and easy summer starter that doesn’t require any cooking, this is it. A caprese salad is a real Italian style, summer dish and serving it on a stick is an easy way for guests to enjoy it. You can use toothpicks or skewers to assembly them, I used 100mm (4″)…
Tiling Over Existing Tiles, All You Need To Know
One of the first questions you may ask yourself when starting a new tiling job is: “Can I tile over my existing tiles”. The question largely depends on the condition of the current tiles. In practice, tiling over existing tiles is usually avoided however there is a huge benefit in not having to pull up…
