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Hi, I currently have lights mounted to a wall, I'd like to rewire it to the ceiling and therefore need to extend it, the wire needs to be as thin as possible as it's going to be exposed (concrete ceiling). The plan is to use a cable connector and join the existing cable to the new one. Any...

Hi guys It may sound random but I want to know the best way to hang pictures and mirrors on concrete walls, either using nails, strips or whatever. I have just repainted and re-plastered most of our house that we just bought. I want to start hanging some pictures and mirrors but I am afraid...

I've gotten this idea for making a nice looking small set piece with some LED lights, but have essentially zero experience with electrical stuff. Part of what I would need are two 'kinds' of LED lights - one the normal kind (as above) and another that looks identical to the first, but 'split'...

I have a RLT 350 model, came free with the lawn mower. Line is finished now so I have removed the head but it has a white plastic sheath that does not seem to be removable, click on pics attached. The head retails for approx R60, so maybe it is just meant to be thrown and replaced? Seems like a...

Hey everyone. I'm interested in importing mechanical keyboard components for 60% boards and packaging them as customisable kits. I have a few questions to guage market interest if anyone is keen on helping out :) 1. How much would you be willing to pay for a DIY kit? 2. What switches would...

Hi guys, Has anyone here built a 3D printer using a Raspberry Pi, if so what is the part list and where did you get said parts from? Also is it cheaper to DIY one or buy one? Reason for asking is I'm in the process of getting a Raspberry Pi and it would be a nice project. TIA

Hey everyone, so we're thinking of repainting the interior walls at home. My dad used what I think is the worst paint on the face of the earth a couple years ago- chalky, dusty and it seems to attract stains. Got my first job and decided to jump into a bit of DIY, I'm favouring Plascon Double...

Hey guys not for myself, wish I had a house I could build a braai in, but for a colleague. He wants to do a stepped brick kind of build, which would (via steps) "angle" up to the chimney part, which would then rise straight up. He was just wondering, as was I, how would you achieve this...

Hi everyone I'm pretty sure, somebody already had this challenge. I hope you guys can help with a solution. Scenario: single room with one door Challenge: simple alarm system for intruders Requirements: (1) alarm to go off, once movement detected, (2) LED at door, once system...

Hi All I need help with sunroof repairs. Where can I get sunroof parts? I have tried Google but all I get is companies who want to do it for me. Thing is dust debris caused driverside rail to break. I just want to buy that rail and fit it. Quotations from repair companies ranger from...

Hey guys, DIY installed an MG5050 paradox system without problems. All is working but the last step seems tricky. Have a ZoneWatch Radio that tells the armed response to come and rescue me (one hopes). The wiring as instructed doesn't seem to work. See picture attached below. So far...

Getting married next year and want to get married out of community of property, with accrual. Our asset base is small, so no worries about combined assets taken into the marriage, eg. one shared old car and cash savings of a few years (+-200k). Can I go the with accrual route, and still...

Hello Everyone. So I have been using the service of this former SuperQuick mechanic. I would buy the service kit for the car (Honda Jazz) he would then do the minor service. Changing oil Changing spark plugs Changing oil filter Blowing the air filter Changing antifreeze...

Hi guys, I need to have the ceiling of a retail store painted, the style of the suspended ceiling makes the space look like an office. Initially I was going to buy a 20l bucket of White Plascon PVA paint and go crazy on the ceiling but after a few google searches and youtube videos it seems one...

4 awesome mini PCs for DIY hacking projects Starting a DIY electronics project is easier than ever thanks to microcontrollers and mini computing boards.

I'm sure many of you get the 'how can I speed up my PC question' from friends/family. The easy answer, is to add an SSD. So, for an intermediate user, is 120GB enough? I'd say so, especially if the old drive is relocated to the DVD bay or an external enclosure. SATA is fine for most of...

Hey everyone I'm starting with a little DIY project, I want to make my own Beauty Dish. But the most difficult part for me to get my hands on is a small convex mirror, roughly 10cm diameter max (approximately a CD size). Does anyone know where I can get my hands on one? The local...

Can you buy a small bag of 'ready mix' i.e. premixed sand + cement and just add water for a small project? Don't really want to buy a big bag of cement and try to source sand from who-knows-where. If you can any idea where I should look for some? Hardware shop, Penny Pinchers, builders supply???

I am a total noob when it comes to DIY, but I wan't to build myself a bar inside of my braai area. First off I need some ideas. Please post pics of easy DIY bar projects. I am looking at something small. Maybe 2m to 3m long. Any other advice? I'm going to try follow on of the ideas below...

so my car stalled last week. got towed home. towed the car to a workshop a couple of days ago. the car was swinging strongly but doesn't turn over. so they needed to do initial fault finding and diagnostics @ R1.5k. to replace the petrol pump and a new fuel filter will cost an additional...