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Go old-school to heat your home this winter “Eskom has confirmed that stage (xyz) loadshedding will apply for the foreseeable future…” Going nowhere slowly This is our reality now. Until our entire country’s energy production, consumption and management is completely overhauled, we’ll probably be dealing with some level of loadshedding for the foreseeable future. So...Read More
Stay Outdoors for Longer with these Autumn Patio Ideas
Soon there will be a chill in the mornings and late afternoons and summer will be a distant memory. After the first cold spell, you will be willing to swop the cold for a hot summer day – anytime! Luckily there are a few ways to stay outdoors for longer when it gets cooler. Create a patio that is ready to embrace the colder seasons by investing in one of these smart additions. Get Yourself...Read More
Epic Non-Traditional Braai Ideas
There are a hundred “new takes” on a traditional braai. Let the old favourites stay. Here’s our take on a non-traditional braai: Read More
Bring the Heat with a Winter Braai
Add a firepit, your friends and delicious winter eats to add some magic (and much needed heat) to a winter braai. Read More
Home Safety Resolutions to Keep Your Family Protected
Resolving to be better and do better this year is commendable. It, unfortunately, often lacks the focus and direction to really reflect what should be improved upon and what is just a reaction to societal pressure. Lose weight and exercise? Yes, those are good ideas if you are doing it to improve your health so that you can be the best version of yourself for your family. More often...Read More
Prepping Your Home for Winter
Winter is looming and it’s time to get your home ready for the colder months. From simple insulation ideas to stylish fireplaces, there are many ways to get your home cosy. Before the cold takes its seasonal hold, you can find relief from the winter chill with a few simple tweaks that will make your home a toasty winter wonderland. Decorating and Bedding Create a sense of...Read More
Nou Gaan Ons Braai
By Zeldra Enslin If we are happy, we braai. If we watch rugby, we braai. A family birthday? We braai. Have friends over? Yes, we braai! It can be hot or cold, autumn or spring – South Africans love a lekker braai! For many families, a weekend is not a weekend without indulging in a good braai. Entertainment and braai areas are one of the main features a potential homeowner...Read More
Epic Braaing with Chad-O-Chef’s Boma Braai
Braais are where friends and family get together. It’s the smell of firewood on a Saturday afternoon and the sound of food sizzling on the grill. There are so many magical elements that make the perfect braai, but the technical elements are the ones you’ll have to consider most when considering a new braai. Braais are about functionality, space and quality and this is where Chad-O-Chef stands...Read More
Stylish Fireplaces
Nothing beats a fireplace in the winter. Its iconic look and feel will never tire any homeowner. Today fireplaces are more versatile than ever before offering people a wide variety of choices in look, form and function. In this article, we discover new trends with fireplaces as well as what needs to be taken into consideration when choosing the right one for your home and budget. Wall Art We...Read More