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Safeguarding Your Home for a Stress-Free Getaway!

Statistics reveal a notable increase in home burglaries during December and the preceding...

Bring Life to your Outdoor Entertainment Area

South Africans are fortunate enough to have weather that allows us to spend a large amount...

Summer-Flowering Bulbs & Seeds

With summer just around the corner and temperatures rising into the 30°Cs, now is the perf...

Beat the Heat this Summer!

South Africans are no strangers to the sun. We are fortunate enough to have a climate that...

Create Your Own Compost Heap

Composting is an easy and environmentally-friendly way to nourish your plant life, enrich...

Simple Styling Tips for Spring

There are many ways to repurpose and reshuffle what you already own to refresh your home,...

Preparing Your Soil for Spring and Summer Planting

Our homes are our havens, and our gardens a reprieve from the busy city lives we live. Wit...

Cleaning Tips for a Healthier, Happier Home

A clean home is a happy home, and more importantly, a safe and germ-free one! In addition...

Coping with Loadshedding in Winter

Winter is definitely here, and the sub-polar weather conditions of the last few days have...

Interior Design Trends to Transform Your Home

With rolling lockdowns and an ongoing concern for our health and safety keeping more and m...

Creating a Functional Home Office

Setting up a functional and organised workspace is essential for productivity and efficien...

Energy-Saving Strategies to Combat Electricity Price Hikes

In February of 2021, the North Gauteng High Court ruled in favour of Eskom recovering appr...

Inexpensive Ideas to Freshen Up The Interior of your Home

It takes just a few simple steps to bring life and fresh energy into your space, so be rea...

Clear Clutter for a Happier Home in 2021

2020 has come and gone, and with it a host of lows and some highs experienced across every...

‘Tis the Season to be Saving!

The Christmas season is upon us (where has the year gone?) and with it the Christmas spoil...

Spring Gardening :)

Spring time is almost finally upon us and I’m sure that most of you are planning to make a...

Are you ready to Spring Clean your home?

Let’s be honest, the moment spring arrives we all feel a weight lifted off our shoulders

Get Your Home Pet Ready

In May 2013, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a scientific statement associat...

Plants that have a positive effect on you and your home environment

Life has become quite stressful. We all need a home that is a haven to relax and de-stress...

Cost Effective Ways to Keep Your Home Warm in Winter

The stress of being blown away by the winter electricity bill can cause some anxiety on an...

Home Renovation Tips

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time for new beginnings – a much-needed fresh s...

Manage your Credit Card

Why is Credit Management Important?In South Africa, more than 14,7 million consumers make...

Interior Decor Trends

There’s nothing new about the neutral colour palette, and it appears to be the natural cho...

Are you Credit-Worthy?

Deciding to buy a property is one of the most exciting and daunting decisions you will lik...

Managing Finances amidst Rising Economic Pressures

Managing your finances amidst rising economic pressures calls for level-headed decision-ma...

7 Essentials to Consider when Furnishing your First Apartment

Every young adult dreams of the day they leave home and move into their very own apartment

Home Decor Trends for 2017

Top 3 Home Decor Trends for 2017:Unsurprisingly natural, organic elements in the home cont...

Colour Forecast for 2017

Plascon published their annual Colour Forecast for the New Year

How to Protect your Home from Flooding

There are very few things South Africans enjoy more than the spectacular severity of a sum...

Water Restriction Tariffs - September 2016

Following a notification by Rand Water on the 24th of August 2016, Johannesburg Water will...

The Most Affordable Home-Heating Options

South Africans tend to prefer homes with large windows, open plan living areas and tiled f...

3 Top Decor Trends for Winter

Winter has definitely arrived, and with it a host of home decor trends to suit the season

New Year's Resolution #1: Get Financially Fit!

If you made a conscious decision to improve yourself or an aspect of your life on the 1st...

Simple Ways to be Water Wise in SA

South Africa has experienced a prolonged period of lower-than-normal rainfall over the las...

Home Security Tips for the Holidays

The festive season is just around the corner and holidaymakers are preparing for a well-de...

Alternate Energy Sources - Part 2

In the previous entry, two alternative energy sources were briefly detailed; Namely, utili...

Alternate Energy Sources - Part 1

Over the last few weeks South Africa has experienced the harsh reality of a national power...

The Regulation of Land Holdings Bill

The Regulation of Land Holdings Bill:On the 12th of February at the State of the Nations A...

10 Ways to Cope with a Power Failure

It's Winter and electricity usage is up as people turn on heaters to keep the chill away....

Declutter your Home

A new year is like hitting the refresh button. Starting a new year with last years’ clutte...

Moving House and getting it Right

Everyone handles stress differently. According to the Holmess and Rahe Stress Scale, movin...

Home Automation

There’s a new kid on the block called “home automation”. An article written by Antonella D...

Tips on Improving Home Security

That sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you come home and realise that your h...

Tips on Decorating on a Budget

Recession, petrol hikes, electricity price increases and all other buzz phrases can overwh...

Energy Saving Tips

When it comes to saving electricity at home, every bit helps. It may seem like a drop in t...

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