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We are mindful of what we have and optimistic about what lies ahead   Focussing on the best of 2023 Reflecting on a year gone by always feels like a double-edged sword. On the one hand it is good to take a moment to think about what has happened in the last 12 months, but [...]

Mindful homeownership is the key to domestic bliss   End this year with less DIY and more TYS. (TYS – Our own, original acronym for: “Thank your space.”) Usually, our Weekly Fixes are full of tips, trends and links to help you improve, renovate and overhaul everything from your kitchen backsplash to your patio roof…While [...]

The true cost of home renovations and the importance of residential financial planning. Storytime:   I live in a mining town that is influenced by annual production bonuses. The payment of these bonuses affect everything from when schools decide to hold fundraisers, to which way the traffic flows in the mall parking lot each September. [...]

Steal the show this Christmas   Nothing says “Christmas” like a box of home made treats! Fudge, Gingerbread cookies, old fashioned coffee cookies and shortbread… all of these have a place in your Christmas biscuit hamper… Baking your own cookies is an easy way to invest some sweat equity into your Christmas gifting budget. It’s [...]

Give yourself the gift of GIVING. Giving is good for your health. The act of charitable giving is good for you. There have been numerous studies that all point to the same key benefits of practicing charity. In short – giving to a worthy cause makes you happy. In a physiological sense, happy people have [...]

Bust the homecoming blues by prepping your home before you go. Not everyone can afford or feels comfortable with the idea of a house sitter. Here’s a quick check list to ensure that you leave your home as prepared as possible for any onslaughts while you are on holiday. You’ll thank us later! 1. Water [...]

How to give your lawns the royal treatment. For the love of lawns Rolling green lawns do something to the human psyche. For most of us, the sight of a beautifully maintained emerald green lawn, stretching out in front of us, gives us that warm, glowing feeling of contentment. All is right with the world [...]

Make more of your courtyard with these international inspirations. Weather permitting… We are blessed in South Africa with exceptional weather, nearly year round. Even in our coldest months we can usually be guaranteed some sunlight every couple of days. This means that we are honour bound to make the most of the outdoors and one [...]