Top 5 DIY blogs to follow

Natural Nerd is a beauty blog focusing on homemade beauty products such as a roll-on antiperspirant, shampoo, mouthwash and soap bars. The blog also gives step by step tutorials showing how to create your own makeup products. The Natural Nerd is a must-follow blog if you’re interested in using all natural products and want to be able to create them without breaking the bank.

Lauren Dixon-Paver

Lauren Dixon-Paver is a blogger and Youtuber (TheMsLDP) that creates DIY tutorials on a variety of things ranging from plush toys to tie-dye T-shirts. The tutorials are simple and easy to follow. LDP shows you how to easily personalise clothing you already have at home. LDP was an emerging creative at this year’s Design Indaba held in Cape Town.

Homeology

Homeology is a home décor blog that features numerous DIY tutorials for your home. Tutorials range from how to make a marble table and how to paint your own bathroom tiles. The blog provides loads of design inspiration that is easy and affordable to recreate at home. The DIY projects range from very simple to slightly more advanced but all have a step-by-step tutorial with pictures.

Home Dzine

From beginner DIYers to those who are more advanced, this blog has many tutorials for DIY furniture. Easy DIY projects include a hanging bedside shelf and a kiddie’s play table. The projects are a little tricky if you don’t have experience with tools but the skills are easy to build up. Tutorials for more advanced DIYers, include how to make your own patio furniture and a platform bed. This is a great blog for anyone looking to learn how to make furniture for their home.

Tie The Knot

Tie the Knot is a DIY wedding blog that has numerous tutorials for brides-to-be. The blogs have numerous tutorials from creating your own photo booth to making your own wedding favours. There are a vast amount of ideas on the site that show anyone how to create a personalised touch on your wedding day.