It takes just 15 seconds for a would-be buyer to like a property - so that all-important first impression in a highly competitive market is now more important than ever, says Nick Pearson. For him, a little goes a long way and updating decor, particularly in key rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms, is a small price to pay for a quick sale at the right price....
Temperatures may not often drop below zero in South Africa, but it can still get very cold - we take a look at a few cost-effective ways to keep the winter chill at bay. While most South Africans will agree that its never too cold for a braai, we still tend to stay in more often during the colder months. So it makes sense to winterise our homes to ensure we enjoy them just as much as we do during the...
Most of us assume we know everything there is to know about our homes, especially if we’ve lived in them for some time, but whilst we may be familiar with the geyser’s location and how many square meters of living space we own, there are numerous things that most people would be very surprised to know....
Although you may not currently be considering the chilly days of winter, the colder months are fast approaching. Therefore, it's crucial to proactively address your home's winter maintenance to prepare for the cold ahead....
Home trends have always evolved in line with the needs of human beings according to their culture and environment it also further shaped by major events and key issues of the time, such as the pandemic and the growing environmental concerns....
Purchasing a home for the first time is an exciting yet expensive endeavour. This leads to plenty of great gifting opportunities for those aspiring homeowners among their friends and family. If you’re struggling to think of gift ideas for the coming festive season, here are a few tips for first-time buyers in your social circles....
Keeping the home in good condition can help minimize stress when the need to sell suddenly arises. To protect the resale value of the home, homeowners ought to update certain features regularly to prevent the need for costly repairs or alterations....
The list of home maintenance tasks can seem endless. However, with a few smart installations, homeowners can dramatically increase the longevity of their property....
We survived masks and lockdown restrictions during the pandemic, only to be confronted by a new challenge: load shedding. With Eskom’s aging infrastructure and the slow pace of the transition to renewable energy alternatives, load shedding is likely to become more frequent in the foreseeable future, and it will continue to affect the way we work, live, and play....
The La Niña weather pattern that SA has been experiencing since December was not only responsible for the devastating floods in KZN but for higher rainfall than usual, all over SA in the past few months – and is why so many people across the country are currently struggling to combat damp in their homes....