Category: Making a Home
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Don’t let your debt drag you down!
Many households are feeling the pinch thanks to interest rate hikes and inflation. Part of this pinch is struggling to manage debt. What should be prioritised? Letitia Watson shares some thoughts (and facts).
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Why I dig gardening with Elvis
Well, it’s a one for the money, two for the show, three to get planting and go-go-go. When your gardener is named after the King, there’s no way your garden can’t be a showbiz spectacular. By Sarah Rice I know that most of you think gardening is about growing plants, stressing about aphids and figuring out…
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How to help your kids survive the scariest move of all
Moving from your well-established comfort zone to another home can be stressful enough for grown-ups, but for children, it can be a nightmare. Psychologist Tshepiso Matentjie offers some practical advice.
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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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Happiness is a garden you can call your own
Life changes with the seasons, and whatever the weather holds in store, there’s nothing like a well-tended garden to make you feel at home. The well-tending is never easy, but with the help of the Internet and a gardener named Elvis, it’s time to put down new roots and nurture a blooming good tomorrow. By Sarah…
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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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8 Types of real estate agents who will drive you round the bend
Love them or loathe them, you can’t move home without them. Well, you can try, but a good real estate agent can make your life a whole lot easier and can help to seal the deal. Here’s a tongue-in-cheek field guide to eight other varieties. By Lea Jacobs
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How to have the best Christmas ever when Eskom lets you down
We’re all dreaming of a Bright Christmas, and there’s no reason why this one shouldn’t be as festive and as fulfilling as ever. Well, unless you count Eskom, of course. So be prepared for any eventuality with our handy guide to a happy unplugged Yule. By Dave Luis
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The modern nightmare of the multi-culinary dinner party
Some don’t eat meat, some can’t handle carbs, some are cutting down on gluten. If you’re hosting a dinner party, it can be enough to drive you nuts. But be careful…some are allergic to nuts too. Sue Dunham gets to grips with the challenge of catering for a multitude of tastes.
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If you can’t stand the heat, renovate your kitchen!
Here’s a rare tale of a kitchen renovation that went not wrong, but right. The secret? Zen-like patience, and a flair for organisation. By Jennifer Leppington-Clark.