Category: Making a Home
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Why I never, ever want to renovate my home again
It all sounds so easy. You draw up a plan, you find a good builder, and you settle back, waiting for the work to be done. Right? Wrong. Gilda Narsimdas shares her cautionary tale
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The little rats that stole our hearts
Dogs are faithful, cats are aloof, hamsters are cute. But if you want a pet that is smart as well as cuddly, you can’t go wrong with a rat, says Linette Retief
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The amazing life-lesson I learned from my kitchen sink drama
Ever resigned yourself to the irritation of dripping kitchen sink taps? Amanda Spohr did. Until she hired a plumber and saw her life transformed
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Memories of my father, in the heart of the wild Karoo
In the middle of nowhere, a journey into self and memory sparks the realisation that heritage is the force that shapes you and brings you to where you are right now. By Garret Brent
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Why I love my very modern, very mixed-up family
South Africa is a potjiekos of cultures and identities. Kojo Baffoe celebrates the power of heritage and an acknowledges that diversity can be complicated in more ways than one
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The day I used my printer to fix my dishwasher
Imagine a future where you can print anything from a toy to a prosthetic limb or a house in the country. Thanks to the magic of 3D printing that future is already here, says Adam Oxford
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The day a man in black hijacked my antique dreams
Every piece of used furniture has a story to tell. But when you finally hunt the piece of your dreams and someone hops in and snatches it from you, that’s a story of a different kind. By Zakkiya Khan
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The top signs that you may need to up your bachelor game
To the outsider, the carefree, casual life of the confirmed bachelor may look like bliss. Behind the scenes we’re usually tripping over dirty dishes and battling to match our socks. By Dave Luis
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4 Rules to Help You Survive the Hunt for a Home
Buying a house is probably the single biggest investment you’ll make. It’s not a decision to be rushed, whatever pushy estate agents may have to say. Here’s how to lay down the law in your hunt for that perfect home sweet home.
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How to survive your next trip to the supermarket
When it comes to cutting back on your monthly expenses, small change is big change. Try these proven tips, and you too could put savings in the bag. By Linette Retief