Tag: home
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The house where our family began
People don’t just move houses; houses move people. The bricks and mortar hold memories that stay with you for life. Goodbye, Number 32, it was nice knowing you. By Cath Jenkin
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How fairy lights solved my mid-life crisis
New homes often come with new life-stages. So how does a recently divorced mother of two manage a move? With fairy lights, refugee styling, and the kindness of friends, says Sarah Rice
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The lowdown on light bulb options
Everyone loves the warm glow of an incandescent light bulb, and we are yet to find an energy-efficient substitute that manages to provide the same atmosphere when we turn the lights on at night time.
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The top 5 tips for selling your home
There are thousands of tips on how best to sell your home. Some, such as keeping a vanilla pod boiling on the stove (homely smells apparently help a property sell faster) seem a little over the top, so we narrowed it down to the five best ways to help you get the most out of…
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Why buying that house might be a mistake
There are times where looking for a new home feels like being lost in a desert. Then, suddenly, an oasis.
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Home renovations: 3 areas to consider
A good braai or entertainment area is a must if you have enough space for it. Modern bathrooms tend to be minimal, yet luxurious. And then there are annoying things like rates and taxes – how can you keep these expenses to the minimum?
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Renting vs Buying: Why you should rent
Your real estate agent may give you an odd look if you say you’d rather rent than buy, but there are some good reasons for choosing to be a tenant rather than a buyer. By Lea Jacobs.
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#MusicMonday – Songs that remind us of home
For this week’s edition of #MusicMonday, we asked some of our Change Agents to compile a playlist of songs that remind them of “home”.
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Oh, how I long for a house
Sometimes when I am driving through a neighbourhood and spot a home I like the look of that is for sale, I go online and stalk them on property websites and imagine our furniture in it. I don’t phone the agent or anything, because I know no matter what it costs, we can’t afford it…
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Our cheap, comfortable, child proof castle
Amanda Spohr used to have green décor dreams for her home. Now the only green she sees is the swimming pool, but her home remains her castle. She explains.