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Reducing kitchen waste
With most South African homes throwing out over two kilograms of waste created in their kitchens each day, dealing with how to reduce this waste in an environmentally friendly way has become ...
Upgrades that don't break the bank
In today’s real estate market there is no ideal formula to follow when it comes to selling a property, however there are economical ways to make a property more appealing and increase the chance of selling it in a shorter time ...
Don’t even start painting before you take transfer
Home alteration is a necessity for many property owners these days as they add offices, surgeries and studios for home-based businesses, or convert space to accommodate expanding families or ageing parents. Many homebuyers and ...
Unlocking the key to the perfect door
Doors are rarely a key consideration in term of décor, but selecting the right design and material can play an influential role in what visitors will perceive the interior of your rooms to be like. Doors can be mixed, matched and ...
Bringing the outdoors in
Using a pretty pot is essential when planting for indoors. Some years ago there was a memorable advert that referred to a particular make of car as “caged ...
Renovation rands and sense – invest in your bathrooms
When I bought my fixer-upper first home, the interior of the second bathroom was clearly visible from the street. I kid you not. And that wasn’t the worst of its problems.
Why use an architect?
So you’re a creative, design minded person and you’ve got some fabulous ideas about the new home you want to build. You’re not a terribly gifted artist, but that hardly matters beçause you’ve just downloaded the latest (free) 3D ...
Home additions that really add value
Homeowners should always remember that having the fanciest house on the block is not necessarily going to mean it will sell for the highest price on the block.
The Most Expensive Property in South Africa
Dreaming of a mansion on Clifton beach? Then you better scrape your millions together, because Clifton once again boasts the most expensive property in South Africa, according to the Lightstone index. According to the Lightstone ...
Home Makeover 101: Stare Down That Renovation Monster
So you’ve purchased the pozzie of your dreams – but that 70’s kitchen and those puke green tiles in the bathroom are making you wish you hadn’t. Now you need to renovate but that’s going to cost ...