Kitchen Renovation Dos & Donâts.
Fad or function â kitchen renovation dos and donâts. Worthwhile kitchen renovation add-onâs The day has finally arrived. Renovating a kitchen is one of the most exciting but daunting parts of home ownership. Prospective buyers are often swayed by the âwet roomsâ of the home, being bathrooms and kitchens, so if you do the renovations right, you might just be adding...Read More
Use AI to Plan an Autumn Feast
We used AI to plan our Autumn feast Let AI do everything but the cooking We donât use AI (Thatâs a Homemakers promise.) At Homemakers we believe in the human touch, which means we donât use AI to do our writing. Every word you read in your Weekly Fix was researched, typed and checked by a real life human. But… we wanted to have a bit of fun and see how...Read More
Hidden Toxins in your home
Hidden Toxins in your home What you donât know yet The monster in the cupboard We all know about the dangers of lead paint, and cleaning supplies. Most of us already know how to safely store and use our LPG Gas canistersâŠBut have you checked your breadbin and bathroom recently? Food borne toxins A contentious topic when it comes to food, is expiration dates....Read More
What is Brutalism
What is Brutalism Understanding this unique architectural style. The most striking architecture youâve never noticed. Chances are you have seen brutalist architecture without really realizing it. This striking and somehow timeless building style creeps up on you. Brutalism is a style of architecture which has its origin in the 1950âs in post war Britain. In...Read More
Renovating for a good cause.
Renovating for a good cause. Support young entrepreneurs who want to make a difference  Spread the joy and ditch the guilt Home renovation can be a contentious issue â why should you spend thousands of rands to update your patio or install that fireplace when someone a few kilometres from you is out looking for a new tarp to cover their leaking plastic roof. South...Read More
Close up the pool for winter
Close up the pool for winter How to prep your pool for hibernation Summer pools are made in winter Storytime: I am a grown up now. Guess how I know this? I have a space to call home, and I have a pool in that space! Initially the idea of having a pool was a bit scary, but now that I have one, I can tell you â itâs amazing. Especially for the kids â every birthday...Read More
The best locally manufactured blankets and bedding.
Get cosy with a local⊠The best locally manufactured blankets and bedding.  With winter approaching and the nights crowing colder, itâs time to warm up your sleep space. Letâs introduce you to two of our favourite, 100% locally manufactured, comfort creators. Karoo Creations This game changing bedding manufacturer has disrupted the duvet scene by giving us an...Read More
What is your next BIG project?
What is your next BIG project? Treat yourself before winter Greek word of the day: ÎșαÎșοΞΔÏÎźÏ (kakotherÄs) It means âunsuited to endure summer heatâ (literally, bad at summer). Storytime: This is me. I am exceptionally bad at summer. I am a natural redhead, prone to freckles and overheating like an old Renault. In summer, my signature scent is...Read More
Count your blessings
Count your blessings How to celebrate the bounty of the earth  Humans have been commemorating the changing seasons since the dawn of time. Whether itâs the summer solstice, winter equinox, harvest festivals or springtime fetes, our lives have always been influenced by what the seasons dictate. Even today, in our insulated, protected lives, where the elements have...Read More