How To Do Meatless November
Skip the Meat, just for November The value of so called “Veggiedays” Meat lovers’ paradise Most South Africans grow up on meat. We have some of the best steaks in the world, and we know hoe to braai them just right. (Can you hear the sizzle…?) Now, you know we would never presume to TELL you what to do. We are more about making suggestions and giving options…So, here...Read More
How to Heat Your Swimming Pool
The ultimate luxury: Heated swimming pool Heat your swimming pool to create the perfect chill-zone this summer. We have the best weather, that’s just a fact. We are blessed in Mzansi with near constant sunshine. While this is great, it also means that our summer can get pretty hot. There is no denying it: A swimming pool can be the best escape from a stifling...Read More
Budget Kitchen Makeover
Give your kitchen a facelift without breaking the budget Budget Kitchen Makeover Dreaming of a kitchen update? Storytime: I like old houses. I grew up in old houses, my husband lived in an old house, and my kids are doing their childhood in an old house. By old I mean properly middle-aged. Houses built in the previous century. Places that haven’t had any...Read More
Attracting Birds to Your Garden.
Attracting Birds to Your Garden. Become a backyard birder. You know how much we at Homemakers love Mzansi – The people, the weather, the culture, the Bokke…But wait, there’s more! We are also blessed with more wildlife than most countries and our birdlife in particular is diverse and worth a bit of celebration. Birdscaping is the new landscaping Butterflies...Read More
How to Keep a Roof Over Your Head
How to Keep a Roof Over Your Head Roof repairs – DIY or Get a Guy? Start by inspecting your roof The first step to maintaining a roof is to see what you are working with. This means that you, or a person/service provider you trust needs to physically get up there and have a look. Shifted tiles, cracks or warped waterproofing on the ridge or in valleys which...Read More
Benefits of hosting at home
Reap the Benefits of Hosting at Home Celebrate your space Being a homemaker is about celebrating your space, working with what you have and spending your renovation budget smartly. This year we have inspired you to get clever with your patio seating, extend your space with quick fixes for garden shade, create the perfect retreat in your moon garden or she-shed, and...Read More
Most Beautiful Suburbs in the World
The most beautiful, liveable, suburbs in the world In search of Suburbia Leafy suburbs – the great de-urbanisation drive. It might seem like the plot of a summer rom-com but there is magic in moving to the suburbs. More space, less crowds…better schools, lower living cost. Are you already dreaming of your suburban home? Why not dream big! We have found the most...Read More
Fix Plant Problems
Become a plant whisperer. Fix your plant problems before they become permanent. It’s not easy to keep track of what your plants need. Luckily, they will usually let you know. These are the signs your plants are in trouble. Five signs your plants are giving you that they need some TLC’ 1. Wilting leaves This one seems straightforward. Like that old, wilted head of...Read More
Unusual kitchen countertops
Unusual kitchen countertops We look at different kitchen countertop finishes Are you tired of your kitchen and looking for a way to refresh your space without completely re-doing your cabinets? Let’s look at unique and unusual kitchen countertops Glass Well, recycled glass waste and resin, to be totally honest. If you are revamping with sustainability in mind,...Read More