Functional DIY Projects
There’s no hex on this shelf
11 June 2020
It looks a bit complicated, but it’s not, and this hexagonal shelf can grace any wall. Here’s how you make […]
Bring an old ladder to life
21 April 2020
Do you have an old wooden ladder in your garage but just can’t seem to part with it? Mica Hardware […]
W means wine
04 February 2020
This design changed during construction – you see, we make the mistakes so you don’t have to. We changed from […]
Butler’s 2-in-1 Tray-Table
05 December 2019
This handy butler’s tray doubles as a tray and also as a folding table, to be folded away when not […]
Make your pet a pawsome pet bed!
14 May 2019
This bed is sized to suit a standard bed pillow – 600mm x 400mm. Materials: Meranti: 1 x 1.8m length […]
Going solar makes sense
12 March 2019
According to the South African Department of Energy, ‘most areas in South Africa average more than 2500 hours of sunshine […]
Recycle those old shelves into cupboards
05 December 2018
This feature shows you how to convert a set of old shelves that had clearly seen better days, into kitchen […]
MUG Tray Project
11 July 2018
Many trays are quite large, and others somewhat smaller, but what about making your own – just the size you […]
MICA BED BARRIER
13 June 2018
Use this bed barrier to keep toddlers safe and prevent them from rolling out of bed. It consists of two […]
DIY Garden Bench
13 March 2018
This garden bench is relatively simple in design and construction. It is made out of treated timber which is durable […]
DIY Wooden Couch Sleeve
06 November 2017
Are you tired of leaning over to the table to get your drink? Well stress no more! Create your very […]
Make Your Own Rustic Side Lamp
20 October 2017
DIY Rustic side lamp Every now and then one comes across a piece of wood in its natural state that […]
DIY Multi-purpose Trolley
05 September 2017
Not only is the trolley very sturdy and able to carry a substantial load (more than 100kg/shelf), it is reasonably large, stable and very useful. This is how you can build your own:
Go off the Grid
29 August 2017
Looking to make your home more energy independent? Ever wondered how you can make a move to getting off the grid? Learn more here:
Make a Fire Wood Sling
17 August 2017
Carrying wood inside for the fire can leave a lot of debris and mess on the way in. Make this nifty wood sling to avoid this with Mica Hardware: