Vermont Shows Us How to Make: An Angled Cedar Planter
Turn simple 1x2s and fence pickets into a beautiful new planter. The slight angle on the front and back of the planter gives it added style without making it challenging to build. The planter is large enough to plant bigger plants, vegetables or small trees. (more…) Read More
Vermont Sales Tells Us How: Make a Gaming Computer Desk
By now, lockdown might have changed you into one of two things: a professional gamer or a workaholic at home! Either way, what you need is a desk where you can get all your work and gaming done. With the addition of hairpin legs, this desk is a cross between modern and rustic. The extra-long desk accommodates a larger mousepad and the addition of LED lighting takes it to the next level....Read More
Wanderlust: Travelling out of Pretoria
Finding little gems to visit is as easy as jumping in your car and travelling in any direction with a sense of adventure and a willingness to stop at any moment. Living in the city has its perks, but nothing beats a little weekend escape. For those looking for a getaway in Gauteng, a trip to Bronkhorstspruit and nearby Cullinan is a great option. Cullinan Cullinan’s historic charm makes it...Read More
Wanderlust and the Gentle Art of Road Tripping
Hestelle and Marc Robinson are a Johannesburg-based family. They have three kids that are the ages of 19, 17 and 14. Road tripping is their family hobby and this is a short piece of one of their many travels. Our family has a strange way of taking downtime. We dipped our toes in it once, got instantly hooked and now our fate is sealed. In fact, we’ve tried to go back to “normal” R&R and...Read More
Preventative Maintenance for Winter
Winter comes with a set of maintenance jobs that simply need to be done to ensure your home stays in tip-top shape over the colder months. We share a few of the most important jobs that need to be done here. Fireplaces and Insulation Your fireplace is going to bring you a lot of joy this winter. From traditional to electric fireplaces they all need their type of maintenance to remain in good...Read More
How to Make a DIY Modern Dog Bed with Vermont Sales
In April we looked at the 5-in-1 Kids Art Station, but for May, our favourite project is the DIY Modern Dog Bed. (more…) Read More
Annual Home & Garden Maintenance Calendar
Keep your home and garden in top condition with this simple annual maintenance and planting calendar. (more…) Read More
Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy
You are not the only one who had to deal with lockdown. For your pets, the change in routine and having you around 24/7 may have caused some stress as well. Now with the colder months starting and you going back to a regular routine, it may be more of a challenge to exercise and treat your pets. Here are our tips for keeping your furry family members healthy. (more…) Read More
Be a Tourist in South Africa
It’s heart-warming to see and experience the new way South Africans and the world as a whole are supporting each other. As lockdown regulations are slowly lifted, we suggest celebrating the beautiful country we live in, by keeping your travel plans local and being a tourist at home. Here are our Top 10 suggestions for a cross-country trip, with so much to see we recommend making some stops to...Read More