Accessories and decor

If you’re going to hang accessories and decor, you’ll need to think carefully about things like where you going to put them. For example, what’s the right height to hang a mirror? Or where will that new painting look best? It’s also important to first think about the materials you’re going to use, what’s the right size to drill a hole in the wall, and what size wall plug to use? You’ll find useful information about these and many more subjects in ‘DIY 4 Beginners’.

How to make a pallet lounge bench and draught table

Pallets give your garden a completely new look in no time for little money. With a pallet lounge bench on castors, your garden looks robust and sturdy.…
How to build an insect hotel

Give nature a helping hand by building an insect hotel for your garden. In spring and summer it serves as a place for resting and breeding, and in the…
How to make a wooden standard lamp

Like an original lamp with a natural, robust but industrial look and feel. This standard lamp, made from an oak branch, is a real eyecatcher in your room.…
How to make a wooden baby gym

Our little ones shriek with pleasure playing with their baby gym. Play is also very good for their development. In this step-by-step we show you how to…
How to make a wooden bathroom caddy bridge

Time for a relaxing moment to yourself. You run yourself a bath, pour yourself a drink and pick out a book. But where do you put them? You need a caddy…
How to make a decorative wooden wall heart for photos

Looking for an eye-catching decorative feature for your wall or an original gift for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas or a birthday? You could…
How to make a Guess Who game

Did you use to play Guess Who? In this DIY step-by-step we show you how to make a personalised edition of this famous party game with the faces of your…
How to make wooden coasters

Why buy coasters when they are so easy to make? These wooden coasters look beautiful and they are all natural. You can even paint them in cheerful colours…
How to make a wine rack

Some bottles of wine deserve a special presentation in your home. The bottle you brought back from your holiday or the one you were given by a good friend,…
How to make a coat rack

Need somewhere (else) to hang up your coats, bags and scarves? This compact, modern coat rack is an attractive eyecatcher in any hall. You can make it…
How to make a tealight holder

Candles create a warm atmosphere in your home, and even add a dash of romance. This simple step-by-step shows you how to make a modern tealight holder…
How to make a rocking chair

Rocking in a rocking chair with a drink in your hand on a gorgeous summer’s day. Life just doesn’t get any better than that. Plus a rocking chair looks…
How to make a wall-mounted wooden herb rack

Plants and herbs are cool! This plant box is easy to make and it looks fabulous full of herbs on your kitchen wall or full of plants on the garden wall.…
How to make a wooden photo holder

Photos make a home even friendlier. We have hundreds of them on our phones and cameras, but making prints and putting them up in the home is much nicer,…
How to make a presentation rack

Beautiful books, an attractive plant or other eye-catching personal belongings look great in a hip presentation rack in your home. This Scandinavian presentation…
How to make a mirror on a wooden partition

Mirror, mirror on the wall. This is the fairest of them all. You can make this mirror in just a few simple steps. The shelves next to it keep your stuff…
How to make a wooden armrest organiser

There are days when reaching for your drink on a table is just too much trouble when you’re lounging on the sofa. Or are you always rummaging around…
How to hang a painting

First decide where you want to hang the painting. There are a lot of factors to take into account, such as the size, the height of the room, the lines…
How to fit a curtain rail

Curtains in your living room or bedroom provide privacy and keep the light out. They also cut down outside noise and help to keep out the cold (or the…
How to hang a mirror

As well as in the bathroom and toilet, you can also hang mirrors at other places in your home – for example in the hall, living room or bedroom. Check…
How to fit a roller blind

You can usually buy roller blinds in different sizes. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to find one that fits your window perfectly. But if not, it’s…
How to put up a shelf

Shelves provide extra storage space and also have a decorative function, for example as bookshelves. You can make a shelf in different colors and sizes…
How to hang window boxes

A window box or plant container is a quick and easy way to give your balcony or patio a fresh and floral look. It’s a fun job to do, and you’ll be…
How to make a radiator housing

A central heating radiator can be a rather obtrusive sight in your interior. New design radiators are often expensive, and can be difficult to install.…
How to paint metal

Sometimes you need to paint a metal surface, either indoors or outdoors. That’s different from painting a wall of a wooden surface. If the metal is untreated,…
How to paint inside walls

You can choose from different kinds and brands of paint, but before you decide, it’s well worth getting good advice from a specialist paint store. If…
How to make a wooden Christmas tree

You can use your re-usable wooden Christmas tree both indoors and outdoors. You can make it in tabletop size, in a flat ornamental version or as a full-size…
How to make a swing

It’s easy to build a swing that’s fun for your kids to play on, by following these clear step‑by‑step instructions. This swing looks great in every…
How to make a dolls house

Kids can spend many happy hours playing with a dolls house. And you’ll also enjoy building a wooden dolls house just the way you want it. Scale. A…