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COSY UP

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DISCOVER STYLISH FIREPLACES

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INSIDER TIPS FOR A COSY WINTER

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HOME DÉCOR TRENDS TO EXPLORE

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QUICK WAYS TO WARM YOUR HOME FOR WINTER

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38-42 SOWING CHART 46-47 UNDERFLOOR HEATING TRENDS 64-65 THE ADVANTAGES OF THATCHING 66-67 KEEP YOUR PETS HAPPY AND HEALTHY

First and foremost, thank you for being part of the HOMEMAKERS community. We wouldn’t be where we are today without you and we want you to know that we value you and your health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our community.

The HOMEMAKERS magazine has been connecting you to home experts since 1982. ow, for the first time in almost four decades, to keep you and our team safe, we are having to do things a little differently for a while. And even though a walk to your home’s postbox may be a welcome relief you won t find us there.

Then, it’s time to get cosy. We have made it easy for you to find the right type of heating for your home. From what looks great aesthetically, to what is eco-friendly, we share a few of our top methods for heating your home in this issue. Warm up on pages 12-18.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS • HOME DÉCOR • HOME APPLIANCES • HOME SERVICES ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS

Multi-Dex Waterproofing ............. ..... 57

Incredible Door ............................ .... 44.

Britecoat ...................................... ..... 63

Drakes Aluminium & Glass ......... ..... .51

Reliance Projects ......................... ..... 68

Sequ-Door .................................... ... 62

Santos and Sons Kitchens ........... .... 31 OUTDOOR BLINDS Vaal Precision Covers .................. ..... 3

DECKS AWNINGS & LOUVRE AWNINGS

Vinelle Flooring, Decking & Blinds...11

Roof-It..... ..................................... ..... 25

POOLS, NETS AND SPA PRODUCTS Vaal Precision Covers .................. ..... 3

Awning Concepts ......................... ..... 45

FENCING, GATES & PALISADES

Weathermaster ............................ ..... 59

Rieck Steel ................................... ..... 19

BALUSTRADES & STAIRCASES

FIREPLACES AND BRAAI’S

Steps and Stairs.... ....................... ..... 11

Hydrofire ...................................... ...... 02

Rieck Steel ................................... ..... 19

Vaal Fires ..................................... ...... 45

BATHROOMS & RELATED

FLOORING

Xpanda.......................................... ..... 30

TCC Interior Projects ................... ......25

Vinelle Flooring............................ ...... 3

Incredible Door ............................ ..... 44

SA Pool Nets & Covers ................ ..... 29 PRE PAID SUB METERS

RETRACTABLE SECURITY GATES Maxidor ........................................ ..... 19

JMDK Construction ...................... ..... 37

Ultimate Door .............................. ..... 51 GARAGE DOORS & AUTOMATION

BEDS AND MATTRESSES

Sequ-Door .................................... .... 62

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AFRICAN INSPIRED DÉCOR

Stallion Industrial Doors.....................11

Sound Asleep ............................... ......68

ROOFING & ROOF RELATED GARDEN RELATED & TREE FELLING

Britecoat ...................................... ..... 13

BLINDS, SHUTTERS & FLY SCREENS

PNT Tree Felling .......................... .....10

Reliance Projects ......................... ..... 17

Vinelle Flooring & Blinds............. ......11

Rest Tree Services ....................... .... 10

Roof Experts................................. ..... 19

Cornerstar Flyscreens................. ..... 24 Drakes Aluminium & Glass ......... ..... 51

GOOD READS

JKNV Energy ................................ ..... 10

Coverland ..................................... ..... 29 GUTTERS

Skyroof Industries ...................... ..... 31

Roof Experts................................. ..... 31 BUILDING & RENOVATIONS

Multi-Dex Waterproofing ............. ..... 57

SECURITY RELATED

Dampcon ...................................... ..... 10

Britecoat ...................................... ..... 63

Rieck Steel ................................... ..... 19

Roof Experts................................. ..... 31

HANDYMAN SERVICES

SKYLIGHTS, LOFTS & ROOF WINDOWS

JMDK Construction ...................... ..... 37

Handy Home Repairs ................... ..... 10

Skyroof Industries ...................... ..... 24

Handy Home Repairs ................... ..... 10

Reliance Projects ......................... ......68 HARDWARE

SOLAR PRODUCTS & GEYSERS Handy Home Repairs ................... ..... 10

CARPORTS, SHADEPORTS & PATIOS

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Shade Masters ............................. ......3

Mica .............................................. ..... 11

Rest Tree Services ....................... .... 10

Sedbuild ....................................... ..... 43

THATCHING

Rieck Steel ................................... ..... 19

Decor Hyper ................................. ..... 58

Africa Thatch....................................... 9

Roof-It..... ..................................... ..... 25

Sphinx........................................... ..... 69

BM Thatchers............................... ..... 30

Awning Concepts ......................... ..... 45

Apollo Solar ................................. ..... 57

Reed Thatching ............................ ..... 59 INSTANT LAWN

DAMP- / WATERPROOFING • PAINT

Vinelle Flooring & Blinds............. ...... 11

Coverland ..................................... ..... 3

UNDERFLOOR HEATING Vinelle Flooring & Blinds............. ...... 11 1

Dampcon ...................................... ..... 10

INTERIOR DECORATING

Profin Construction ..................... ..... 19

TCC Interior Projects ................... ......25

Roof Experts................................. ..... 31

WINDOWS & DOORS D&H Wood Creations ................... ..... 37

JMDK Construction ...................... ..... 37

KITCHENS AND BUILT-IN CUPBOARDS

Drakes Aluminium & Glass ......... ..... .51

V3 Plus Waterproofing ................. ..... 51

TCC Interior Projects ................... ..... 25

Sequ-Door .................................... ..... 62

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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. n 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.

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e are seeing stunning fireplaces built into walls that speak to the space around it.

Designs are created to fuse with the architectural aspects of the house making it blend cleverly. inear fireplaces are edgy with clean lines. ome are opulently surrounded by solid marble walls. e love the contemporary look, as these styles bring the hearth ush with the exteriors giving it a super slick look.

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ig fireplace walls are also becoming more popular in spacious homes. This style can take a oor to ceiling approach, where the fireplace takes up the entire expanse of the wall. They are built into the wall and make a pretty bold statement.

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nother stylish fireplace look is going for a corner installation.

The great thing about a corner piece is that it can easily separate two rooms or be incorporated into the wall. orner fireplaces work best with open oor plans.

These types of fireplaces work well in large areas that need a large fireplace to get heated up. lthough gas instalments work best for linear and corner pieces, fireplace walls, on the other hand, will welcome traditional wood-burning fires.

f a fireplace is on your revamp additions list, you will have to make decisions about the heating functionality of your fireplace. There are a few popular ways to heat your fireplace. Traditional heating is an obvious one. sing wood to burn a traditional fireplace can be hard work as you need to feed the ame continuously and you need to know what you are doing so as to not smoke up your home. as fireplaces are very common and convenient. They provide radiant heat and come in many

shapes and si es giving you many options. Electric fireplaces usually come assembled. They re typically on the smaller side, making them an excellent choice for smaller rooms.

If you are going with a traditional wood-burning fireplace, you will also need to decide what construction to go with. Brick fireplace designs are probably the most common choice for woodburning installations because brick does not show smoke stains. tone fireplaces come in limestone, marble, slate or ceramic tile.

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the space

Decorating the room where your fireplace is will need to take careful consideration. ompliment the space by incorporating faux furs, chunky knits and textured materials to bring the room together. ookshelves and bookcases always work well in a room with a fireplace. on t limit your bookshelf to books. dd your favourite maga ine issues from the past and it will be something cool to talk about when

you have guests around too. f your fireplace has a mantlepiece you will have to decide how you style that too. Try interesting vases, large mirrors, artworks and large plant foliage to decorate your mantelpiece. hotos of your favourite people to cosy up the space are always a great addition.

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Cosy

WINTERHOME The South African winter may not be the coldest when co mpared to the rest of the world but m ost of us can agree that the icy winds, cr isp, dry air and rain in some parts of th e country are cold enough to warrant a few changes to cosy up your hom e.

We asked interior designer, writer and editor of SA Decor and Design, Marcia Margolius, award-winning lifestyle blogger, Karen Kelly (Lovilee Blog), Interior Designer and winner of the Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo Designer Spaces Challenge 2020 winner, Lindiwe Ludonga (Blooming Oaks Inc.) and Deputy Editor of Visi magazine, Annemarie Meintjes to share how they are getting their homes ready for winter.

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Sheets

Firstly, how to make up the ultimate, snuggly winter bed.

All three agree that it’s all about quality winter sheets and duvet inners. “I love the feel of good quality sheets on my body; so winter sheets are a must for those cold winter nights with a duvet and a single-ply blanket – as much as I want to warm up; I also don’t want anything too heavy that I can’t even turn in the bed,” says Lindiwe.

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It’s all about “...poofy, fluffy and snuggly” according to Karen.

“I also swap the summer duvet inners in all the rooms with poofy and cosy feather ones and add a snuggle blanket to each bed.

Everyone in our family has bed socks and snuggly pyjamas so no need to spend extra on electric blankets or heaters in our rooms,” says Karen.

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layer TECHIQUE

Marcia’s technique is to layer her beds from the bottom up and to mix and match textures.

“Starting with a mattress protector, crisp white linen and quality duvet inner and pillows. Mixed with a luxurious faux throw, layered with a cosy lan et and for finishing touches, scatters (OMG, do I love pillows).” recommends Marcia.

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Comforting Whether she is in Johannesburg or Cape Town, Annemarie aims for a comforting and cosy bed.

“In Johannesburg, I sleep under a usco y down filled du et that I bought in Copenhagen.

The gentle down of the Muscovy reminds me of my childhood eiderdown. It is comforting and cosy. In Cape Town I sleep under a duck down duvet... but I switch on the electric blanket to warm my bed.” says Annemarie.

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Whether they’re piled on the bed or scattered throughout the house, blankets and throws to cuddle under, especially while watching TV, are a winner all round. Another favourite of both Lindiwe and Marcia is the use of candles and fragrances to create a cosy ambience.

“I love candles and candlelight but I steer away from them since I have young inquisitive minds running around the house!” adds Lindiwe.

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Retain Heat After endearing a house so cold that their breath caused steam, Karen and her hubby did a bit of research and installed aerolite in the roof of their previous home,“ ...it made almost a 3 degree Celsius difference in the home a pt t upp floo ool in summer as well.

” Karen recalls. Learning from the experience, they gradually installed insulation in their current home to lower the need for heaters and fans all year round. With better heat retention thanks to the insulation, Karen adds that she keeps the cold out with a DIY solution, “ I also did a DIY draught excluder installation on all of our windows that open this really helps with keeping the cold outside.”

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Warmth

nnemarie relied on under oor heating, which she would have on from the end of April to mid-August.

That was “Before our Eskom-Issues…” she says. ut lately have learned to create the illusion of warmth. eplace the cool light bulbs with warm light, and use the oor and table lamps turned on rather than the overhead lights.” Annemarie adds. She also borrows a gas heater from friends when Johannesburg gets very cold. he is still on the lookout to find the perfect heating solution that is compact enoug to store or beautiful enough to have on permanent display.

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Sustainable

Sustainable and alternative home heating solutions are also popular with our home gurus. “Nothing beats the warmth of a fire in winter.

The fireplace is the heart of our home - to cosy up in – nothing like a roaring ame and crackle of wood arcia explains.

Beautiful

indiwe is currently in the process of swapping out her open ame fireplace for a cast iron fireplace to warm her home, find that the open one is beautiful to look at but doesn’t really warm up the large open plan living area of the space and as such takes up too much wood to keep the space warm for longer. says Lindiwe.

Real Heat

Karen made her dream of a fireplace a reality last winter, “We positioned it towards the centre of the home so that it warms up most of the house. fireplace creates such a great ambience but also provides real heat.” says Karen.

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There are a few trends to play with to pull your winter home look together. ccording to aren and arcia, earthy tones and accents of warm spices such as ... ight greys, beiges, natural woods or off whites are the perfect colour palette this winter. according to aren. arcia adds a mix of s and s style with a modern twist, vintage classics, abstract art, wallpaper and sustainability trends to consider this season.

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hen it comes to making your home cosy it s all about creating a space you love and feel comfortable in. arcia en oys having her home filled with area rugs, scatters, a mixture of fresh owers and plants and is always on the hunt for art and mirrors.

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Simplicity

Karen’s ideal bedroom is all about simplicity, intentional design and functionality, ess is more when it comes to my ideal bedroom. love the spaciousness of my bedroom and that it is light and airy, creating a space that you love and love to relax in, you do spend almost half the day in your bedroom, even if it is with your eyes shut. Gone are the days that we ust put things in our bedroom without giving them much thought. esign and decorate with intention - have things in your bedroom that either have function or spark oy or both.

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think after this global lockdown, everybody will have a very definite view of how they want to live, what they want in their homes and whatnot,” suggests Annemarie. Looking to the future, she thinks we are moving away from d cor and lifestyle movements towards what warms us “...body and soul”.

She adds that “...there will always be a need for retail-therapy - definitely rather than only shop visits.”

or indiwe a cosy home is made with, a good fireplace inside the house, well-sealed windows and doors to keep the warmth in, cosy area rugs and for the outdoors a fire pit with cosy seating coupled with beautiful throws make for lovely family gathering space hatever you choose to do to make your home cosy this winter, make sure to use HOMEMAKERS to connect with a home expert in your area.

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Home Décor Trends

to explore Every year new home décor trends make their way into our homes – sometimes without us even noticing. Large interior decorating suppliers and wholesalers take buying inspiration from art, architecture and fashion. 2020 waved goodbye to many décor trends like cool tones, accent walls, mirrored furniture, faux plants and even those picture-perfect karate chopped pillows. You know the kind – beautiful scatter pillows finished off with a firm chop in the middle.

With so many new trends to explore in 2020, we have chosen a few of our favourites you can explore for your next home improvement project. Here are our top five décor trends to try right now.

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When it comes to mixing metals there are a few things to consider before making the eccentric change. Start by choosing a dominant metal type and incorporate one or two other metals as accents only. Balance cool and warm metal tones and take your colour palette into careful consideration.

This is important when keeping the flow of your space classic and uncluttered.

Bold Black & White

A timeless look that never goes out of style. Black and white is a high contrast look that works well on floors, walls and furniture. With monochromatic styles coming into fashion, you simply cannot go wrong with a bold black and white look.

Incorporate bright accents with this style.

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A kitchen island is the focal point of the entire kitchen area. It serves as a functional and a decorative piece giving your kitchen a warm, cosy feel.

Although kitchen islands have been around for many years, what we are seeing now are large islands that are functional and great for storage.

Depending on your preferences and space, you can achieve a variety of styles and designs.

Wet Rooms Wet rooms have become very popular over the last couple of years and it makes total sense. A wet room is a space in your bathroom where your shower and bath with floors and walls are separate to your toilet and basin area. A wet room is usually designed with a sloping floor which guides any water towards a drain. Accessing all the amenities that essentially get you wet in one area is a great way to create a space that is functional and stylish. Wet rooms also increase the value of your home.

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Rattan & Wicker furniture

This trend may take you back to your childhood, but the truth is, rattan and wicker furniture has made a comeback. Styled with an array of potted and hanging plants, rattan furniture is the perfect accessory for a space with bohemian influences. This is also a great option for kids rooms or cosy outdoor patios.

See which other trends are a go for 2020 on the HOMEMAKERS Ideas page.

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REIMAGINE

YOUR HOME International research has shown, pre-COVID-19, that consumers are spending more money on their home than fashion.

Our prediction is that this trend will increase, in months and years to come.

Social distancing and lockdown has afforded us the time to rethink and reimagine our homes.

We have counted our blessings and noticed the short comings.

We’ve also realised that our relationship with our homes have changed forever.

Homes are no longer a place where you go when you have nothing to do, it has now become a dynamic social space where stuff happens. While we wait for equilibrium to return, we will work, live and entertain from home.

Accept What you Can’t and Do What you Can Not all projects are equal,

some take budget and planning while others imagination and elbow grease.

So draw up your to-do lists and set some long, medium and short term goals.

Tips to Get you Started: Declutter and Clean Use the three boxes system; box 1= keep, box 2= donate, box 3 = throw it away.

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Electronically scan personal records and kids artwork.

Save it on a hard drive and in your cloud storing app and then throw it in the recycling bin.

Be ruthless. Here is a tip that really works; make sure you drive away the donate and throw away boxes the same day you declutter.

The longer it sits in your garage the higher the risk that you will contract de-clutter remorse and those items will slowly find their way back into your house.

Make it Smell Great Once you’ve eliminated bad odours introduce new smells. Give your home a great scent. There are various ways of doing this, from fragranced furniture oils to electrical or reed diffusers or scented candles.

Never underestimate the sense of smell in creating your sanctuary.

Layout Once decluttered, relook each room’s layout. Make sure it is easy to navigate, move furniture so you don’t have to crisscross to get to the other side of the room, create pathways to ensure the positive flow of energy.

It’s well worth it to research décor design principles of the Danish ‘Hygge’ (

pronounced hoo-gah), the Chinese ‘Feng Shui’, or the Swedish ‘Lagom’ (Lar-gohm). These principles deal with cosiness, harmony, and balance in the home and offer great guides to style your home in a way that will put you in a good mood.

Purpose As part of the declutter process, make sure that you use rooms for its original purpose. Bedrooms for sleeping, a dining room for eating and living rooms for

relaxing or watching TV. Not only are these good habits but by setting these boundaries you immediately fool your brain into what it is supposed to do when in that room.

80/20 Rule When redesigning your home, remember the golden 80/20 rule: 80 per cent classic and 20 per cent trend. It makes it easier to introduce seasonal changes and also more affordable,as you only have to change 20% of your décor to stay trendy.

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Walls Paint is still the most cost-effective and fastest way to transform any space.

We all know that different colours are linked to different emotions, so keep this in mind when choosing colours especially for bedrooms and living rooms!

Another new trend is the use of 3D wall covering.

With immediate dazzling effects you can transform a boring wall into a multi-dimensional focal point.

Wallpaper has made a

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It used to be a tradition to make your gift from scratch and now that the shops may be off-limits, this great DIY flower project is just perfect!

Elle Franco from DIY with Elle shows us how to make a fun Mother’s Day gift.

Watch the VIDEO on the 3D DIY Flower Project or see our step by step how-to below.

List of Supplies and Materials 1 x Canvas 1 x Chalk paint in White (chalk paint colour available) 1 x Soft wax in Dark 1 x Spray paint in matte White 1 x Small paintbrush 1 x Sponge-roller and tray 1 x Medium heart plaque (160x180mm) 1 x Clear adhesive that dries fast and clear Artificial Flowers

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There are many colours of chalk paint to choose from.

For this project, white was selected for the effect but any colour can be used just make sure the spray paint selected for the flowers match the chalk paint colour. Using the roller, paint the entire canvas using the sponge roller and go in the direction of how you will end up hanging the finished artwork. Paint in a vertical direction if hanging the canvas vertical for example.

Step Two Once the first layers of paint have dried, dip a paintbrush in the same paint and try to add more heavy paint lines

(either vertically or horizontally) adding more strokes of paint with the paintbrush. Try to get as many “texture/raised” paint strokes as you can. Let the paint dry.

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until the artificial flowers and heart plaque are completely covered. Allow to dry. Ensure you turn the artificial flowers over and spray the other side and allow time for complete drying.

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Step Four Next, lay your artificial flowers and heart plaque out on the drop sheet for spray painting. Make sure you are in a well-ventilated room or outside and wearing a protective mask over your mouth. Shake your spray paint vigorously for a few minutes. With light horizontal or vertical strokes, holding the spray paint can approximately 30cm away from the objects to be sprayed, and cover in layers

Take your now spray-painted artificial flowers and heart plaque back to your dried painted canvas. Position the artificial flowers in the centre and the heart over the artificial stem, looking like a potting plant for the

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flowers. Take the clear adhesive and glue (only the stem) into place carefully.

Place something slightly heavier than the artificial flowers to hold in place until glue dries.

Using a paintbrush one last time, paint lightly over the heart plaque and artificial flowers with light paint strokes with the chalk paint. This is just to reinforce the chalk paint colour and texture over the entire DIY 3D art canvas.

Allow to dry.

(If you are going to continue to step 6 and not stop at step 5 before you stick the flowers and heart on the canvas, take out the dark soft wax tin and a thin paint brush. Dab the paintbrush in the dark wax and go lightly in the same directional paint strokes as the chalk paint and “paint” the dark wax over the canvas and on the flowers. The dark wax highlights the paint lines and strokes. Then glue the flowers and heart in place and carry on with the dark wax on the flowers and heart.)

You are left with a very rustic looking 3D flower canvas artwork that family and friends won’t believe you made yourself! Make one, make many, hang solo or in a line, wherever you place this artwork it is bound to get attention.

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You will also get to know the smaller living organisms in your garden - ones you never knew even existed. Beware of tiny insects and pests that can help themselves to your garden long before you do. An easy way to help repel insects and pests is to invest in a small greenhouse or grow tent.

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OUTH AFRICA IS LUCKY TO HAVE FAIRLY MILD WINTERS IN COMPARISON TO SNOWIER PARTS OF THE WORLD. HOWEVER, THE CHILLIER SNAPS, ESPECIALLY IN THE EVENINGS, MAY HAVE YOU PILING BLANKETS ON TO TRY TO KEEP WARM. UNDERFLOOR HEATING HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A FEW DECADES BUT RISING ELECTRICITY PRICES HAVE KEPT MANY AWAY FROM INVESTING IN IT AS A HOME OR BUSINESS HEATING SYSTEM.

WET AND DRY Hydronic under-

floor heating (wet) uses water to heat the floors. With water heating, a series of pipes beneath the floorboards or tiles are connected to your water heater (geyser) which then circulates warm water throughout the structure. Developments in hydronic underfloor heating systems offer an alternative to electrical systems. The hot water alternative will keep your entire home

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Electrical under oor heating, on the other hand, is generally more costly to run than hydronic under oor heating. It may be wise to restrict it to smaller living areas.

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As a radiant heating source, under oor heating is able to evenly heat entire rooms from the ground up. That means there are no cold spots and the room can easily be kept at a constant, comfortable temperature.

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pellets and solar heating are the most popular. Installing a buffer tank to store heated water for when it is needed can prolong your heat pump’s lifespan.

Electric under oor heating is a lot easier to install compared to the pipes required for hydronic systems.

It is not expensive to install and can most probably be done by you.

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To Cosy Up Your Home For Winter The cold will soon take a permanent hold as we slowly transition into winter. You can find relief from the winter chill with a few simple tweaks that will make your home a toasty winter wonderland.

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Create a sense of warmth through your colour palette. For a chic, modern look, play around with high contrast colours that create a bit of drama. Having winter plants such as peace lilies or azaleas will also liven up your home with colour, clean air and gentle floral fragrances.

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During the lockdown period, we had the opportunity to think differently about things and also be open to new, creative ideas. it t e ood o ideas rom businesses and online portals pushing useful tips, business tools, kids activities and audio links there is no reason to complain about a lac o t in s to do.

However with the relaxation of some lockdown rules, many of us will be reluctant to visit busier public places.

If like us you are craving a good coffee shop hangout, take a look at this fun Coffeeshop @ Home idea.

STEP 1 Diarise a 4 o'clock appointment with someone you want to spend time with.

STEP 2 Set up a beautiful table that will make your guest feel special.

STEP 3 Lay out the selection of options on a tray or pretty menu.

There are fun apps available to have a lockdown party - we love using Houseparty and Zoom.

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Our selection for the coffee shop includes easy but yummy recipes that can easily be put together in an afternoon. These include our delectable Melting Chocolate Cake, Shortbread Fingers, an easy Microwave Cheesecake and delectable Homemade Ice-cream.

Melting Chocolate

Nothing goes better together than coffee and chocolate. An international go-to combo that seems to miraculously melt problems away.

This is the perfect winter recipe; warm chocolate cake oozing with chocolate lava, otherwise known as melting chocolate cake.

DIRECTIONS: Preheat your oven to 200”C. (make sure the fan is off) Grease 4 small ramekins, around 8cm in diameter.

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e (we use Lindt) 170g dark chocolat argarine) 170g butter (not m 4 eggs your sweet tooth) 85g sugar (adjust to 60g flour

over Melt the chocolate and butter together on the stove d melte are r butte a medium heat. Once the chocolate and remove from the stove. for around 4 minutes until creamy.

In a separate bowl whisk the eggs and sugar together les seeing as gyms have been closed (This is the perfect opportunity to use your arm musc for lockdown.)

You don’t want to remove all the air Fold the flour into the egg mixture. Nice and gentle. you beat into your eggs. s all the mixing needed!

Combine the chocolate mixture with egg mixture. That’ fill them half way Pour the mixture into the 4 ramekins. Make sure to only or they will bubble over.

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Shortbread Fingers

Yields: ngers depending on width Prep Time: 5 - 10 mins Baking Time: 12 – 20 mins

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Utensils: Measuring jug, Mixing bowl, Wooden spoon, arge flat nife, iscuit tray, or or s ewer.

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200ml butter 375ml flour 85ml sugar

Preheat oven to 180ºC Add all ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix well until a rm dough forms. gh enerously dust a smooth flat surface with flour, roll dou to 1cm height and gently poke with a fork or skewer. uit tray.

Cut into desired length and width and place onto a bisc Bake for 18 – 20 mins or until light or golden brown.

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Our selection for the coffee shop includes easy but yummy recipes that can easily be put together in an afternoon. These include our delectable Melting Chocolate Cake, Shortbread Fingers, an easy Microwave Cheesecake and delectable Homemade Ice-cream.

No Bake - No Cheese

Lemon Cheesecake Utensils: large mixing bowl, microwave, and a microwave friendly glass dish.

INGREDIENTS:

1kg plain yog hurt 5ml vanilla es sence 5ml lemon es sence 1pkt lemon c ream biscuits 1 tin conden sed milk

100g butter

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vanilla Pour all your yoghurt into a mixing bowl and add the milk and mix and lemon essence mix by hand. Add all condensed uits with until blended (by hand). Crush your lemon cream bisc g butter a mixer or in a plastic bag with a roller. Then melt 100 the dish and add to your biscuit mixture. Cover the bottom of e. with the biscuit mixture to ensure a good strong bas Pour your yoghurt mix evenly over the top and place 24/7 less no – 70% KW 800 utes min 5 for ave row mic in the no more. Then place in the refrigerator for 40 minutes to set.

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Homemade Ice - Cream Delectable 101

Ice cream is basically a combination of milk and cream, which are both great sources of calcium, Vitamin A and D, riboflavin and phosphorus. Some food for thought, calcium is key in ice cream and calcium rich products keeps your body strong and metabolism working.

INGREDIENTS

1L Fresh full cream 1 Tin (385g) condensed milk 300g of your choice of ingredient

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1 Large mixer bowl 1 Electric mixer 1x 2 Litre container (for use in the freezer)

METHOD Pour the full litre of cream into your mixer, whisk on medium until your cream has soft peaks, then fold condensed milk into the cream, add in whichever flavouring you desire. Stay away from liquid flavourings such as fruit juice or coulis. In this recipe we use caramel and for our second-best Oreos.

Once added, pour into your container and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours. Then simply serve and enjoy.

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AFRICAN

INSPIRED DéCOR

Africa is trending.

We are in the spotlight for everything from fashion and film to visual arts and design.

Creating a space in your home that is inspired by the African aesthetic is a great idea if you’re keeping up with décor trends.

African décor and design elements can give your home a warm, sophisticated feel.

A few trends we picked up from the Designer Spaces Challenge at the

Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo, is that African inspired decorative elements are easy to achieve and never go out of style.

Incorporating raw elements and hand-crafted items like woven baskets and mats are a good start. Bright beadwork, monochromatic prints and well thought out colour schemes help to create the perfect African ambience. Here are a few elements you can include

to get the perfect African inspired look.

Raw Materials Raw wood, leather, and stone are three key elements to incorporate into your African inspired space to give a sense of earthiness. Earthy colours can be found in natural metals like gold and brass too if you prefer a more industrial style.

Tapestry Play African skins are not the

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designed wall tapestries or carpets. Wall tapestries are great because unlike wall art, you do not have to frame it to make it look stylish.

Bright Accents Bright colours may be a given when creating an African inspired room, but balance is key.

Consider using monochromatic items in your furniture and artworks and add bright accents with artisanal crafts, scatter cushions and lampshades or vice versa.

Indoor Plants Surrounding yourself with typically African greenery is a sure way to create the illusion of being outdoors. Africa is

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all about spending time outdoors and taking in the fresh air and warm sun. Recreate this feeling inside by incorporating indigenous house plants placed at different levels around your home.

Handmade Goodies Handmade is usually local and local is lekker.

We have so many creative artisans in South Africa that it’s a must to support local artists.

Include handmade art or crafts to bring subtle flair to your space.

Sometimes it’s the small things that put the big picture into perspective.

Handmade items picked up on your travels or adventures around the

country are also a great talking point that shows off your personal style.

The African aesthetic is not just for upmarket guest houses and game lodges anymore.

Balancing modernity and authentic African design is easier than ever because there’s so much to choose from right here on our doorstep.

The trend has taken over the world, but unlike other continents, we do not have to search far and wide to find exclusive African pieces that authentically celebrate the continent we call home.

Enjoy Africa in Africa.

Find inspiration from local designers here here.

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THE ADVANTAGES OF ECO-FRIENDLY

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here are many reasons to choose thatching. From its traditional feel to its eco-friendly contributions, thatching is a trendy, natural style of roofing. Thatched roofs or the iconic South African lapa-style roof are very well known among South Africans.

In the United Kingdom, country homes also showcase this style of roofing and it has been a cost-effective method of roofing for centuries. Considered one of the oldest types of roofing, we share the advantages of thatching up!

LOW MAINTENANCE

If thatch is professionally laid, it can be maintenance-free for many years. Thatching is still used in many developing countries as a low cost form of roofing and is also used in exotic, warm climates for aesthetic purposes and convenience. Thatch can, however, be destroyed by birds looking for nesting materials. This can destroy your roof within a year after installation. A well maintained thatched roof is extremely durable and could last between and years.

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INTERESTING FUN FACT

Did you know that Disney World hired thatchers from KwaZulu Natal to build all the thatch roofs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park? Being Disney they followed all the correct health and safety building rules, which included heavy-duty safety boots. On day two on the job, the foreman for the South African thatchers approached their site manager and humbly requested that they continue their work barefooted. He explained that if they continued with the boots, there will most definitely be an accident as they only know how to do their work barefooted.They were the only team allowed to break the strict safety rules.

VERSATILE AND AFFORDABLE There is a certain charm that goes with a traditional thatched roof. This renewable and sustainable style of roofing is affordable and versatile. Whether you are choosing thatch for your home, garden or the beach gazebo at your holiday home, the versatility of it means it can be used for various types of buildings. It is a popular option for people who are looking for a rustic feel and aesthetic.

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EXCELLENT INSULATION The excellent insulation qualities of thatch ensures that you won’t need any additional insulation. A well-built thatched roof is naturally waterproof and environmentally friendly. Because thatch is a natural insulator it keeps your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter - which will save you money in the long run.

A thatched roof will not only give you the benefits listed above, but it will also contribute to reducing your carbon footprint.

Experience the true meaning of organic living with a thatch.

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KEEP YOUR PETS HAPPY AND

healthy

Develop a positive connection when you leave the house by giving your pet a treat at the door just before you leave.

This will make them happy to see you leave every day and the routine will help them feel more relaxed.

Treat Treasure Hunt Give your cat or dog some exciting and rewarding exercise with their own scavenger hunt.

For cats, this can be done using their regular food portion, divided into separate bowls or using a few treats (don’t give more than the recommended daily amount). It’s as easy as putting your chosen “treasure” in separate bowls and placing them in different places around the house so your cat needs to look for them. Remember to put them in safe, easy to see and access places

that your cat would usually use such as a window sill, on a chair or simply on the floor. It’s also a good idea to make a note of where you put the food so you can pick up any leftovers. As your cat gets the hang of it you can increase the difficulty by hiding the bowls without them seeing where you are putting them or putting them out of sight. Keep an eye on them while they go about the hunt in case they get bored or decide to catch something they shouldn’t.

For dogs, you can start by throwing a small treat close by and telling them to find it. Do this a few times, throwing it further away each time. Once your dog has gotten the hang of it you can hide the “treasure” in different spots such as behind doors, on a chair, in a bowl or in a different room. Make sure they are looking at the treat before throwing it and guide them using your hand if they are struggling to find a well-hidden treat.

Level-Up Playtime Regular playtime is vital for exercise, mental stimulation and bonding. You can take playtime to the next level by setting up a simple obstacle course for your pet to enjoy. Make sure you have enough room for you and your pet to move around safely and use easily collapsible and soft objects so your pet does not get hurt if they knock something over. Remember to keep it fun, don’t force your pet to do an activity they are not interested in and reward them for a job well done. Adjust the course to suit your pet’s size, ability and skill level.

Jumping Obstacles Use a hula-hoop or pool noodle and get your dog to jump over it. Keep your dog safe by starting on the ground and gradually increase the height as your pet’s skills and confidence improve. Use treats or a toy at the start to entice them to walk over the obstacle.

Weaving: Start with two obstacles such as coldrink bottles placed in a row and have your pet zig-zag through them. As they learn you can add more obstacles to the line. Dog’s are best

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taught to do this by following you through a few times. For cat’s, you

can use a toy on a string to lead them through.

Tunnel: Drape a blanket over the back of some chairs or a table to make a tunnel. Place a treat or a toy at the end of the tunnel to encourage your pet to walk through.

Take the Stairs (for dogs): Get excess energy out by walking up and down the stairs with your dog. This exercise is not ideal for small breeds such as dachshunds who may struggle with the stairs.

Homemade Treats Treat your pet with some homemade snacks. These recipes are easy to make and store for when you want to reward your pet.

Treats should make up a maximum of 10% of your pet’s daily nutrition.

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recipe

Canned Food Dog Treats (from Hills) Ingredients 1 can of dog food

Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line an oven tray with baking paper.

2. Shake the loaf of food out of the can and cut into bite-sized pieces about 6cm thick.

3. Place on a baking sheet-lined oven pan and bake for about 30 minutes.

4. Leave to cool, store treats in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Tuna Cat Treats (from Supakit) Ingredients - 1 egg white - 1 tin tuna in oil or water (drained)

Method 1. Preheat your oven to 170°C and line an oven tray with baking paper.

2. Separate the egg and place the white in a large mixing bowl.

3. Whisk the egg white until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed.

4. In a separate bowl, add the tin of tuna and add two tablespoons of the whisked egg white.

Blend until a smooth paste is formed.

5. Gently fold the tuna mixture into the remaining whisked egg white.

6. Pipe or spoon the mixture into small bite-sized dollops on the baking paper.

7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the treats feel dry to the touch and easily move around the baking paper.

8. Leave to cool and store in an air-tight container in a cool place for up to 2 weeks.

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