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Make borer walk the plank

As far as nature lovers go, as a nation, I think we South Africans are pretty much up there. And one thing I’m very proud that we don’t do is throw ourselves into wrestling matches with unsuspecting crocodiles, bush pigs and the ...

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Moving along

Many would consider me something of a nomad. For various reasons, over the past five years I’ve moved six times. Or is it seven? I’ve lost track. The fact is I know a thing or two about moving house and it is never an easy ...

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Sage advice for landlords

Recently, Human Settlements Minister Connie September introduced the Rental Housing Amendment Bill in the National Assembly. This legislation outlines the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. It’s always ...

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Every homeowner should have one

Here’s a question for you: what DIY-type item should every homeowner have? A drill? A hammer? Screwdrivers? A spirit level? A saw? Duct tape? The answer: a handyman in the family. Why buy those items yourself when you have ...

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Share the love

There’s no mistaking the warm fuzzy feeling that one gets when reminiscing over experiences of neighbourly goodwill.

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Ditch the diet dinners

Endless media space is dedicated to nutrition, weight loss, eating plans, exercise, fad diets and diet pills. Each proponent argues his or her plan with religious fervour but very few look at one of food’s greatest pleasures – ...

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The problem with ageing …

It’s no secret that many modern developments lack the space and gracious ambience that most older homes are imbued with.

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Buying and selling houses? Know how!

Buyers often don’t consider the potential resale value of the property and this can have big implications further down the road.

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Never trust a man with an angle grinder

While landlords may initially welcome tenants who offer to undertake the necessary repairs to their rental homes, giving tenants carte blanche to do what they like can prove costly in the long run. For example, technology is ...