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The Home
February 2014 • Vol 21 No 2
February 2014 • Vol 21 No 2
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Grand
entrance
• Light up your entrance
• Improve your security
• Choose a beautiful door
MAKE A STYLISH
METAL LAMP
INSTALL LAMINATE
FLOORING
+ Your home or ours?
Know what is expected of you
as a tenant or landlord
plus
Last chance to enter the Maktec/Makita ‘Make a Kitchen Gadget’ Competition
Enter the Maktec/Makita ‘Make a Kitchen Gadget’ Competition
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EDITOR’S NOTE
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Some like it hot
Editor: Johann Stadler
Assistant editor: Roelof Strydom
Sub-editors: Lynne Yates, Loren Shirley-Carr
Feature writers: Gina Hartoog, Andre Gous,
Lynne Yates, Loren Shirley-Carr
Editorial consultants: Sharl Bennie, Denis Lock,
Bruwer Leykauf
Photography: Loren Shirley-Carr
Layout & design: Rosemary Johnston-Fitch
J anuary has been the hottest month of summer for me so far. I remember
that I said it hadn’t been overly hot so far in early December; I didn’t think
then that I would have to swallow my words so soon.
Our office is situated at a home with a lovely big garden, patio and
swimming pool. Sometimes during lunchtime or later in the afternoon we
walk outside, take off our shoes and put our feet in the pool. Then we talk.
The paving underneath our bums is hot and the sun reflects off the water
right into our eyes. We talk about how the cost of fuel is rising at an alarming
rate; we are just coming to terms with the latest increase and already we
are bracing for the next one. Some economists speak of it hitting the R14
per litre mark. And on top of this we have to deal with e-tolls. The cost of all
commodities will go up, while the rand/dollar deteriorates even further.
Then we talk about America. Recently, the temperature in the US alone
differed by as much as 77˚C between the hottest and coldest. The Niagara
Falls froze over and some places recorded close to -30˚C. They have been hit
hard. It is cold. We do not wish to be there.
We laugh about our situation; it is lekker to be South African. Then we get
up and go back to work.
This issue is filled with more DIY ideas, tips, expert advice and projects.
Enjoy every page.
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FEATURES
CONTENTS
12 Welcome home
Enhance your home’s entrance with lights, security and a beautiful doorway
18 Revive and repair
Cleaning and maintenance tips to keep paving looking good at all times
22 Light relief
Brighten up poorly lit areas of your home by installing a skylight
26 Your home or ours?
Know your rights, whether you’re the landlord or the tenant
42
30 Tool talk
A look at six cordless drills that will make any drilling job look like child’s play
32 Chance of showers
Outdoor showers are growing in popularity – why not consider installing one?
34 Metalworking
André Gous shows you how to construct a stylish bedside lamp
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38 How to install laminate flooring
Upgrade dreary old floors by installing laminate flooring
42 Concrete solution
Guidelines for laying your own concrete driveway
52
48 Screwed on right
Advice on using screws correctly for woodworking purposes
Competitions & giveaways
WIN a Makita JV0600K Jigsaw … .................................... 7
WIN a Bosch PLL 360 Line Laser Level …...................... 11
WIN a Tork Craft 900W Biscuit Joiner ........................… 46
50 No margin for error
A guide to successful hinge installation
52 Woodworker’s diary
Denis Lock shares some router table tips
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REGULARS
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4 Off the shelf
All the latest products for the DIY’er
6 Voice your views
Your chance to air an opinion
8 DIY matters
News, views and reviews from around the globe
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10 Ask our experts
Your DIY queries answered by our panel of experts
46 Bright ideas
Readers share their DIY ideas and projects
56 Woodworker’s corner
An opportunity for readers to showcase their work
62 Subscriptions
Save by subscribing to The Home Handyman and win great prizes
64 Tailpiece
Reuben the Screwman describes his plunge into fame
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