Annual Home Renovation Checklist
Annual Home Renovation Checklist Have a plan for long term home maintenance. Ok, you have done the spring cleaning, the after Christmas de-clutter. The only possessions left in your home all “Spark Joy”…so what next? Firstly, super proud of you! (And no, we are NOT being sarcastic – starting the new year with a fresh home is a wonderful thing.) Secondly: Now...Read More
Best Way to Spend Annual Bonus
Budget for your bonus As much festive cheer as we have, we need a think ahead This year, reconsider how you spend your annual bonus. Cut back on mindless festive spending, lavish holidays, and expensive booze, and rather invest that money in your home. How? We suggest you prepare and budget for your bonus before those rands hit your bank account. While there...Read More
Reviving the Village Square
Architecture is all around. You might think that your home has no real architectural values or elements, but that’s not true. Architecture is the art of connecting humans with the spaces we occupy. It’s not just about construction, it’s about connection and function. A well-designed space invites its occupants to live, work or play freely and supports creative...Read More
How much do I need to budget to build my dream home?
A new-build could be exactly what you are looking for. Be the boss of your build. Are you dreaming of a perfect home but just can’t find it, no matter how long you’ve been house hunting? Maybe building your own home is the answer. As long as you take control of the process and enter it with open eyes, there’s no reason why you can’t build your dream...Read More
A Place For You!
How to build the perfect she-shed. Let’s get one thing straight – yes motherhood is a blessing but the mental load and overstimulation many moms suffer from is also real, and needs a bit of validation, or even just acknowledgement. Storytime: The introvert who became a mom. (A tale as old as time) “I used to be cool and do cool things, no I am two little people’s...Read More
Sunscreen for Your Home
Protect your home from sun damage. The power of the sun has been the saving grace of many South Africans. Indeed its powerful rays, have been harnessed to light our homes, boil our kettles and keep the TV’s on during the cold winter nights…and the Springbok rugby games. The fact that the sun can power our lives is a clear indication of how powerful it is. And anyone...Read More
The Kitchen Cold War
Brokering a ceasefire Diffuse your domestic battles one compromise at a time The Kitchen Cold War Storytime: I live with a Bob-the-builder type. This means I get new light fixtures, DIY home repairs and even (super safe – I mean, he is an electrical engineer) electrical work done without having to pay a call-out fee. However, this also means that I have the remnants...Read More
Self Care Improvement
Not all improvement is an improvement. It seems like improvement is all the hype right now. Self care improvement, home improvement – anything as long as it’s new, better, shinier, skinnier. Improve your sleep, your relationships, your parenting. Re-do your kitchen, upgrade your bathroom …revamp your garage, get a mudroom, plant a veggie garden. If you were to...Read More
Ask the Experts – Kyle Brooks
We asked our expert, Kyle Brooks to tell us more about himself. Trusting an expert takes some time…get to know our favourite new expert, one question at a time. The construction industry is a lifelong love for Kyle. “I was lucky enough to be introduced into the property and construction industry as a teenager by family and friends. My best friend’s father was...Read More