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How Green is That Doggie in the Window?

So often we talk of greening homes and making healthy, eco-friendly choices when it comes to the food we eat, but what about our beloved furry, finned or feathered pets? Below are some handy hints for eco-friendly pet care. A ...

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The Tales and Treasures of Morgans Bay

For those who love laid back seaside holidays, where the road trip provides for much of the entertainment, it is a one hour drive along tar road from East London. And there is much beauty to behold along this stretch of ...

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Two Homes in One Equals Savvy Frugality

The age old phenomenon of extended family living need not only be a luxury afforded to royal families who live in opulent palaces large enough to house armies. It also represents smart living where the rewards surpass even that ...

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Kibler Park - Variety on the Urban Edge

Tucked down in the south of Jo’burg, just before the smallholdings start is Kibler Park. A smart little suburb with properties the track a broad spectrum of prices. Kibler Park sits just south of the Klipriveirsberg Nature ...

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A Day in the Sun

A person could be forgiven for thinking that outdoor adventure options in Gauteng are somewhat limited. The area lacks alp-like mountain ranges and there’s a distinct shortage of major rivers and dams. However, despite the ...

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Top 3 (Enjoyable) Projects to Try at Home

Let me be the first to admit that I am no fan of DIY partly because I have better things to do with my time but mainly because I have a Midas-like effect in that everything I touch breaks. Still, there are some projects that ...

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Gonubie – A Little Piece of Heaven

Tucked away along the Eastern Cape coastline, this quiet and unassuming hamlet is actually a booming holiday haven which has in recent years attracted an increasing number of discerning holiday home owners. Although you might ...

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Glenashley - The Ideal Place to Raise a Family

Although not nearly as well-known as the holiday towns to the north of Durban, sales in the leafy green suburb of Glenashley are on the increase. Surrounded by good schools and the ever growing business opportunities of nearby ...

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It’s Criminal

It comes as little surprise that the most common concern for those buying property in South Africa is the crime levels in the various suburbs. According to a survey conducted by Columinate Online Research on behalf of Private ...