Category: Making a Home
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How my life changed when I let the world into my home
Why let one room in a two-room apartment go to waste, when you can open your doors and let wanderers and wayfarers from around the world stream in? That’s what Capetonian Lena Sotherin did, and this what she has learned from her experience. Being a single thirty-something has a lot of perks. But living alone…
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Growing small change
A year ago my girlfriend and I moved in together. We are both in our forties and the merger was quite well thought through. We took our time and found a tiny little house in our favourite suburb with a lovely garden. Quite naturally we started growing food. At first it was mostly herbs…
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The good, the bad and the ugly truth about home buyers
While you may argue that estate agents earn a lot of money for seemingly doing very little, you have to feel a tad sorry for them, given that they have to deal with buyers from all walks of life, writes property journalist Lea Jacobs.
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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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Dreams of an IKEA house
She is attracted to minimalism of IKEA homes, which is the opposite of what she’s living in at the moment, writes Mandy Collins
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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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How to buy a bargain home on auction
Going, going, gone! At the fall of the hammer, you could find yourself with the property bargain of your dreams. But don’t rush in until you know the pitfalls, advises property specialist Lea Jacobs
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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 buy
It is important to buy a property that will suit your needs for some years to come. In other words, while that bachelor flat may seem ideal to those who have recently married, factors such as when the couple plans to start a family should be taken into consideration before buying.