The Home Handyman - January/February 2016
English | 68 pages | PDF | 35 mb
FEATURES
12 Home buyer’s checklist - Do these basic checks before purchase and you may avoid unexpected expenses later
14 Home maintenance guide - Disciplined maintenance will ensure maximum appreciation of your home
20 Solid timbers - Fundamental aspects of solid timbers in woodworking
26 Make a garden lounger - Clifford Roberts and woodworker Andries Eyegelaar show how they converted old curtain pelmets into fancy Adirondack-style chairs
30 How pool covers save money - With drought affecting much of the country, pools may be used for more than swimming in the months to come
32 The Home Handyman 2015 index - Looking for a specific feature covered last year? This handy reference will guide you to the right issue
34 Sustainable energy - How the development of PV solar technology benefits you
36 Electric sanders - Techniques, tips and materials to improve your sanding skills and the end result
40 Flower box project - A simple step-by-step project to jazz up your home or garden
43 Woodworkers profile - Hennie Ackermann, proves that you don’t need a workshop filled with tools to enjoy woodworking
44 Car-care tips - Keep the exterior of your vehicle in tip-top condition
46 Screwdrivers, screws and bits - Save yourself the aggravation of stripped screws by using the correct driver
50 Dishwasher care - Ensure dishwasher longevity with routine maintenance
52 Woodworkers diary - Denis Lock discusses pros and cons of using dowels versus biscuit joints
REGULARS
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
10 Ask our experts - Your DIY queries answered by our panel of experts
25 Bright ideas - Readers share their innovative time- and space-saving DIY ideas
56 Woodworker’s corner - An opportunity for readers to showcase their work
61 Let’s get social - DIY has a social media side as well
62 Subscriptions - Save by subscribing to The Home Handyman and win great prizes
64 Tailpiece - Reuben the Screwman scares the daylight out of some big men from the SANDF with a replica of a human hand
