Welcome yourself home
Move over curb appeal. Front door appeal is all the rage! The Importance of First Impressions When People Enter Your Home First impressions are powerful. Whether you’re welcoming guests or simply arriving home after a long day, the entryway of your house sets the emotional tone for what follows. It acts as a preview of the space inside and is a subtle...Read More
Why Windows Matter
Why windows matter Have you ever played Sims? If not, here is a quick overview of how the game works. You create a humanoid character, dress them, pick a name and even personality traits. The you move them into an existing (though terribly small and horribly brown) home. If you have access to the cheat code and you can get unlimited funds and you can embark on...Read More
Set Yourself up for Summer Success.
Don’t let summer get you down! Set yourself up for summer success. Seasonal Affective Disorder is diagnosable and accepted emotional disorder suffered my many people around the world. The most common manifestation of SAD is so called “winter pattern SAD” referring to people who experience a depressive change in their mood the moment temperatures drop, and daylight...Read More
Managing bugs during summer
Managing bugs during summer Managing mozzies and other bugs, the bio-friendly way. Don’t be a Buzzkill We KNOW the buzzy biting buggers are a loathed part of summer, but don’t reach for the pesticide just yet! Why can’t I just doom the pests to their downfall? Because aerosol pesticides do not just kill bugs. They might be fast acting when it comes to flies...Read More
Not all glass is created equal.
Safety, Shatterproof? What do these words mean? For the love of glass Since we created that very first piece of glass more than 4000 years ago, humanity has been in love with the lustre and versatility of this magical material. Suddenly we could create a transparent material to use in all manner of household applications. Glass has grown up. While our love for all...Read More
Patio? You mean braai-room…
Enclosing your patio is easier than you think! You had dreams once. When you were a young and impressionable new homeowner you saw yourself lounging on your new home’s patio. Enjoying the sun, braai lit, drink in your hand… But then reality hit. Despite South Africa having a great climate, we still have a huge number of unpleasant days. Winter means either cold or...Read More
Beat The Dust Bunnies At Their Own Game
According to NewScientist, dust can be harmful to humans. Because of the microscopic size of dust particles, they can be inhaled and provoke immune reactions. Read More
Homemakers Debates: Blinds vs Curtains
Deciding between blinds and curtains, personal style and design will most often be the first thing you consider. Read More
Choose the Perfect Front Door
You’ll be surprised to see how many people search for front door advice on Google! The home improvement industry is replete with front door options, and rightfully so. Every home needs a front door and new developments go up every day, creating a massive market for doors. There is something for everyone’s taste, and it can be quite difficult to settle on one style that will be...Read More