Dish soap for your ouchies?
Off-lable cleaning supply uses If like us, you love a good deal, then you know all about the magic of buying in bulk. In the heat of the moment it might make complete sense to buy not just the one 750ml bottle of dish soap you need, but to opt for the Buy 10 and save 25% massive-bulk-sale-super-saver-deal…or just opt for the big 5liter cans…either way, once the...Read More
The Age-old Question: DIY or Get A Guy?
What DIY is really worth DIY’ing Penny Pinching might do some good in the short term…But check the long-term balance before you commit to DIY. The basic rule should be to figure out the PCF of your DIY project. This might sound like a very involved process, but it’s actually straightforward. PCF stands for Potential for Catastrophic Failure. (We just came up with...Read More
Get Hooked on Easy and Fun DIY Crochet Home Décor Projects!
Time to get crafty and spruce up your home décor! Create projects worth a double look with these fulfilling and stress-relieving projects! Crochet not only adds beauty to your home, but also offers numerous benefits for your well-being. Engaging in crochet projects can be a wonderful way to relax, unwind, and de-stress. The repetitive motions of crocheting, combined...Read More
The clean-up clock is Ticking
Take a hint and find your best cleaning hacks online. Cleaning your house and keeping your living space organized is one of those “toilet paper” things. Just like you only ever think about toilet paper when you need it, cleaning your home is rarely front of mind, until you trip over the chaos. But just like getting caught without loo roll when you need it, it...Read More
MythBusters unite!
“Remember to sift your eggs” Story time I have a family member who diligently sifts her beaten eggs before she uses them in a recipe or makes an omelette. You read that right. No jokes. She whisks them, and then passes them through a fine sieve, because apparently her mother had told her that the stringy egg white proteins are highly toxic, and you absolutely MUST...Read More
Heating your home with zero electricity…
The what, how and why of going low tech this winter. Storytime! My granny, a traditional lady form Limpopo, decided, shortly before her 70th birthday, to marry her European boyfriend. The two had been on again/off again for years, but when he asked her to move to Belgium with him, she said two things. “Yes, but not without a wedding ring”, and “I never want to see a...Read More
Five Tile Trends To Cash In On
Mostly boring in design, we usually do not even notice tiles, but that should never be the case in your home. The majority of tiles on display in showrooms do not always effectively showcase what beautiful looks you can create and also re-create with the perfect tile. We discover top tile trends at the moment and how you can use them to create stylish spaces in your home. Geometrics We have...Read More
The journey continues!
Further the yellow brick road… We had such great feedback from our article on official Lego sets builds we thought it a great idea to delve a little deeper into the Lego culture and explore the world of freestyle Lego art. Does the job description: “Freelance Lego artist” sound like your ideal career choice? Look no further to find your master builder inspiration!...Read More
Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Fair 2023
A Spectacular Weekend of Home Solutions and Inspiration HOMEMAKERS Fair, South Africa’s beloved home improvement event, was held at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit this past weekend (24 – 26 March 2023). With more than 300 exhibitors showcasing everything from preserves to pillows, the fair provided homeowners with an abundance of home solutions and inspiration. For...Read More