Mzansi Wowed by DIY Mom Who Teaches Peeps to Make Furniture From Wood: “Inspired Me to Register for Woodwork”

Mzansi Wowed by DIY Mom Who Teaches Peeps to Make Furniture From Wood: “Inspired Me to Register for Woodwork”

  • A loving supermom who makes videos teaching people basic DIY has left social media users impressed
  • Ndivhuwo Nelwamondo-Dlamini is self-taught in woodwork and DIY with a background in accounting
  • In an interview with Briefly News, the 30-year-old said that she started her woodwork projects when her new home needed furniture

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An innovative mom residing in Johannesburg who uses social media to teach people basic DIY home maintenance skills and furniture-making has left netizens inspired.

The mom of one taught herself DIY and makes beautiful furniture at home
Ndivhuwo Nelwamondo-Dlamini is self-taught in woodwork and DIY. Image: Ndivhuwo Nelwamondo-Dlamini/Supplied and remedialdiy/Instagram.
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Ndivhuwo Nelwamondo-Dlamini started her DIY journey in 2021 when moving to a new home. The supermom noticed how expensive furniture was and therefore decided to make her own.

In a previous interview with Briefly News, the 30-year-old explained that she was passionate about teaching people to use their hands to make a difference around their homes.

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Ndivhuwo has a popular YouTube channel, called Remedial DIY.

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Check out some of her videos below:

Speaking about her DIY talent, Ndivhuwo told Briefly News:

“I love making things with my hands and I believe that there’s power in the works of our hands.
“My interest started because I had a need and I didn’t want to buy furniture with store credit cards and enter into debt.”

Commenting on a Facebook post by Briefly News that shared the young mom’s story, social media users expressed how inspired they were by her:

Dumisane Masinga said:

“I love such stories. I always say, what men can do, women can do exceptionally.”

Edith Powell added:

“Wow. Beautiful work. May you continue to fly high.”

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Bantseng Nthutang added:

“I wish I were living next to you. I would be with you working all day.”

Marshall Queen-Star Motlanthe remarked:

“She inspired me to register for a short course because I’ve always loved woodwork but lacked the skills.”

Mom of 1 crochets Christmas-themed toys to pay for siblings’ schooling: "Poverty inspires me to never give up"

In a related story by Briefly News, a 22-year-old lady is doing her best to support her family members in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Christine Zari, who crochets stuffed toys to put food on the table, has decided to make Christmas-themed toys to help pay for her brothers’ schooling.

The young mom sells her merchandise on the side of the road and at markets and struggles to make enough money to survive.

But despite her challenges, the entrepreneur continues fighting for success.

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Source: Briefly News

Authors:
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Kauthar Gool (Women Empowerment Editor) Kauthar Gool has been the Women Empowerment Editor at Briefly News since 2022. She holds a Master of Public Relations and Communication Management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) (2022) and a Bachelor of Technology in Journalism from CPUT (2019). She has worked at the Fundza Literacy Trust, ITWeb, YOU Magazine, and Cape Argus. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at Stellenbosch University. Reach her at: kauthar.gool@briefly.co.za