DIY

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How to spruce up your home for the holidays

The festive season in South Africa is the perfect time for family gatherings and summer getaways. It’s also an ideal opportunity to refresh your home or holiday house with some creative DIY projects. “The festive season is the ideal time to catch up on DIY projects and create fresh, personalised spaces for the new year […]

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Home maintenance: DIY versus calling the professionals

While DIY home projects can be rewarding and cost-effective, some tasks are better suited for skilled professionals. Understanding when to take on a project yourself and when to call in experts can save time, money and frustration. The DIY dilemma Tackling a project on your own can be a fulfilling experience. However, DIY isn’t always

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Sustainable living: Repurposing invasive trees

South Africa has a significant issue with invasive and alien tree species that have spread across nearly 10 million hectares of land, consuming around 7% of the country’s precious water resources each year. Imagine these as uninvited guests at a party – and having made themselves at home, they’re incredibly hard to remove. Despite the

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