Tag: renovations
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The lesson I learned from Yaya, the painter who never came back
After once hearing it said that your quality of life can be measured by the communities you belong in, I have realised that I am very well, even wealthy, in the glow of my neighbourhood. We know each other.
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The Agony & Joy of Building a Room of My Own
It all started with a few sketches of her dream studio while looking at the empty yard where she used to play, run around and climb the apricot tree, writes Nobantu Shabangu.
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Why Home Renovation is Like Childbirth, & How to Survive It
In the little cottage in my backyard, all that was required was the addition of the world’s tiniest bathroom – a shower, a toilet, a small basin – and some plumbing so I could add a kitchen sink.
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Oh no! Our House Looks Like it’s Been Remodelled by Miley Cyrus
Whenever we moan about “the project”, everyone seems to say “all builders are the same”. At first, I didn’t agree, but after a considerable amount of introspection, I think they’re right.
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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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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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Life is a house that you turn into a home
There’s more to the place you call home than bricks and mortar alone. A house is made of memories and shared experiences that turn it into something special. By Jennifer Leppington-Clark