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Tips for a Spotless Home
With the right strategies and tools, you can make the process of house cleaning easier and more efficient.
Smart Tips For World Water Day 2024
World Water Day is on 22 March and we offer some smart ways to play your part in helping our country preserve this precious resource.
Benefits Of An Indoor Fireplace
There are plenty of benefits to having an indoor fireplace installed, whatever type of heating source you choose for the fireplace.
The Latest Trends in Home Storage: Elegance Meets Functionality
In this article, we discuss the latest storage home storage trends, where elegance meets functionality.
Some Common Carpet Stains And How To Remove Them
Carpets are prone to spills and spoils and should all be cleaned immediately so as not to leave stains.
Get Rid Of Smelly Indoor Drains
If you have a smelly drain in a bathroom or kitchen it could be an early sign that immediate action be taken to clean out the drain to prevent future blockage and also get rid of the smell at the same time.
How To Clean Floors Without Damaging Them
Cleaning floors requires different methods for floor types and it helps to know what is the best solution for your floors.
Insulating Your Home: A Step-by-Step DIY Guide
This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of installing insulation in a DIY manner.
DIY Pest Control with Natural Remedies
Many effective DIY pest control methods rely on natural remedies that are not only environmentally friendly but also safer for you, your family, and your pets.
How To Select Scents For Your Home
Scent has the ability to affect our mood and emotions so choosing the right room scent can transform any space and create an atmosphere where you feel comfortable in your own home.
This Year, Make Resolutions for Your Home
We generally tend to make resolutions of a personal nature but this year, consider making resolutions that you can put into practice to create a welcoming home that is energy efficient and comfortable.
Guaranteed Way to Keep Mosquitoes Away
There are so many suggested ways to keep mosquitoes away but few work well while this method is guaranteed to keep you free from mosquito bites, particularly when outdoors.
Benefits of an Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan or Portable Pedestal Fan
Apart from being energy efficient, ceiling or pedestal fans - both indoor and outdoor - are great for cooling you down on a hot day.
How to Achieve a Simpler, More Sustainable Way of Life
Join the move to slow food, slow living and homesteading.
5 Reasons to Install a Gas Fireplace
In this guide, we explore five compelling reasons to consider installing a gas fireplace in your home.
The Unexpected Benefits of Investing in an Air Purifier
Explore the unexpected, transformative benefits of air purifiers silently enhancing your indoor living and well-being.
Transform a Newly Built House into a Home
Townhouses, flats and apartments are being built all the time to meet the demand for property and even though these houses are new many lack any form of detail that make them feel like home but you can add these yourself.
Minimalist, Clean and Simple Ways to Dress Windows
Not everyone is a fan of curtains or drapes for windows and there are plenty of ways to dress windows with a minimalist approach for clean and simple window treatments.
Save Money on Cleaning Products
This homemade furniture polish is environmentally-friendly and also inexpensive which is great news when you consider rising prices for everything!
What To Do If You Have Mould
Mould can pop up at any time where there is excess moisture and warmth so our rainy season offers prime conditions for mould to start up and there are ways to deal with this.
Add a Few Simple Touches to bring Sophisticated Vibes to Any Room
Decorating a home is not easy if you don't have any idea what you are doing but there is a way to add a few simple touches for a sophisticated room.
Is it easy to Paint on Fabric?
If you know the trick to painting on plain fabric, you have the ability to design fabrics such as tablecloths, napkins, and other textiles, to complement your home decor.
How Easy Is It To Make Your Own Window Burglar Bars?
With crime on the increase every homeowner should consider fitting burglar bars to windows in their home and we offer a solution to make your own window burglar guards.
Is It Worthwhile to Invest in a Gas Water Heater
With the arrival of cold weather and in conjunction with Stage 6 Load Shedding, hot water is a luxury that is hard to come by, but is it worth investing in a gas water heater?
Does Thread Count of Bed Sheets Matter
High thread count doesn't necessarily mean that bed sheets will be softer or better quality and here's why.
Keep Your Home Cool without Air Conditioning
Instead of turning down the thermostat, take steps to keep the heat out of your home and the cool air in.
How to Keep a Home Warm During Load Shedding
How can you keep a home warm when load shedding takes place throughout the day and night?
Top Picks for a Corner Fireplace to Warm a Home over Winter
Anyone who is looking to install any type of fireplace to keep away the winter chill will appreciate the value of a fireplace tucked away in the corner of a room.
Why Do Cool White LEDs Go Yellow?
I didn't know beforehand that some cool white LEDs can turn yellow and I wish I had because I would have made different choices.
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solutions For A Greener Home
Look at how you can incorporate eco-friendly cleaning solutions into your routine when cleaning a home.
How to Soundproof a Townhouse or Apartment
Townhouse living has its advantages but it does not have peace and quiet from next-door neighbours!
Refresh your Living Spaces without Spending a Cent!
It will not be long before we head indoors for winter and now is a great time to refresh your living spaces ahead of time.
The Ultimate Guide To Carpet Care And Maintenance
Carpets: a prized fixture in every home, and one that doesn’t get much of the attention it deserves.
Underfloor Heating: Understanding Heat Output
Before you decide to install radiant heat floors in your home, it’s vital to understand how much heat they’re going to put out.
Finding Ways To Keep The Heat In Over Winter
If you are looking to find ways to keep the heat in this winter, then here are five tips to help you stay toasty and comfortable.
Clean House Makes It A Happy House
Find out why a happy home is a clean one, giving you plenty of inspiration to get spritzing and freshening your place today.
How to Become More Self-Sufficient
Times are showing us that we all need to become more self-sufficient with our lifestyle habits and the way that we manage our lives on a day-to-day basis.
Buy a Living Christmas Tree for the Festive Season
Why settle for an artificial Christmas tree when you can buy a live tree that can live out its life in the garden?
How to Keep Calm and Enjoy the Festive Season
Keep calm and simply enjoy the festive season with these top tips for navigating the year-end rush.
5 Ways that Being Sustainable in the Kitchen Can Save you Money in the Long Run
As a chef, I am passionate about keeping waste to a minimum in our kitchen and ensuring that everything is used to not only save money, but to reduce our impact on the environment.
The Secret to a Home that Smells Good
When you walk into a home that smells fresh, you automatically feel it’s a good sign.
How to have a Cool Christmas in a Hot Climate
We South Africans know not to expect a white Christmas and decorate our homes to suit the hot climate and you will love some of these summer decorating tips for a festive holiday season.
Cleaning Hacks that Save you Money
Rising inflation equals rising prices and we all need a way to reduce our monthly spending, which is why you will love these cleaning hacks that will save you money.
Low Energy Ways to Give your Home a Spring Clean
There might be renewal in the air but most of us are racing to get a million things done before the end of the year, which means that spring cleaning has fallen by the wayside.
How to Wall Mount a Flat Screen SMART TV
There is a right way and a wrong way to mount a flat screen SMART TV onto the wall.
Which is Better - Lap Pool or Conventional Pool?
Home Owners are spending a fortune on upgrading their property to a safe and comfortable haven and adding a swimming pool is just one of the many home improvements on the cards.
Why you Should Freshen a Mattress Every 6 Months or Less
Dead skill cells, body oils, bodily fluids and more accumulate on a mattress over time and it is essential to refresh a mattress every 6 months or less.
5 Hobbies You Have To Try With Your Kids
Oftentimes, parents get so busy that they forget about the necessity to spend quality time with their children, but below are 5 hobbies that everyone will enjoy.
19 Ideas for Organizing Small Houses
Here is some advice on how to organize your home and make it more functional with these storage ideas for small spaces.
Sun Protection For Your Home: 8 Things All Homeowners Can Do
This guide will show you how and discuss some useful resources such as patio awnings and insulation.
Ready, Steady, Spring Refresh - Get your Home Season-ational
SweepStars who, through SweepSouth, keep thousands of SA homes clean and organised each week, share tips for cleaning those areas that you’ve probably been overlooking for months.
Let these Online Tools do the Work for you
Time is something we all want more of, and while we may not be able to give you a time-travelling machine, we can suggest 10 services that help cut down on effort and stress, freeing you up to, well, squeeze even more into your day.
Use Fresh Fabrics and Textiles to Breathe Life into a Home
Decorate your home with fresh fabrics and textiles that will breathe new life into any room.
Protect Your Home from Fire with These 10 Tips
Fire accidents are on the rise as recently, hence it’s vital to take measures to protect your home from fire hazards. Read the tips below.
The Art of 'Making Do' With What you Have
Times are tough and we all need to understand the life philosophy of 'making do' until the situation improves.
Spring Home Checklist
Spring is about to 'spring' back into our lives and with the focus on renewal, here are our tips to tackle your spring home checklist.
Hosting a Celebration that is a Sustainabration!
Colour themes, brightly coloured balloons and embellished drinks go hand in hand with any celebration, but how sustainable are they?
Make Sure your Air Conditioner Operates Efficiently
Air conditioners have become an integral part of modern living, but it is important to know when to have an air conditioner serviced or checked out.
How to Keep Your Home Cool Despite Load Shedding
Load shedding is forcing up to re-think how we live and how we heat and cool our homes and we offer a strategy on keeping a home cool when the hot weather arrives.
Secure a Home During Load Shedding
Load shedding has now become the 'new normal' for South Africans and it is a daily occurrence throughout the country. But how do you protect your home during load shedding?
DIY: 5 Ways To Get Rid Of Termites In Your Home
In this article, we’ll outline some of the most effective tips for getting rid of termites in the home.
How to Hide, Cover Up or Disguise Eyesores in a Home
Every home, particularly older builds, have fittings or fixtures that need hiding, boo-boos that need covering up, or eyesores that need to be disguised can be dealt with easily, quickly and affordably.
DIY for the Single Woman
Divorced, widowed, unmarried or lifestyle choice, when you are a woman and on your own, you only have yourself to rely on if you want things done or repaired in and around the home.
Keep Cosy this Winter with these Warmth Hacks
Winter is upon us and it promises to be a cold one and that means it is time to stock wood for your fireplace and break out the heaters and electric blankets.
Safe and Legal Installation of Gas Appliances
Kitting out a kitchen or your home with gas appliances is a smart solution if there is going to be continued load shedding for a long time.
Keep a Home warm - Even During Load Shedding
Heading into winter, it's no surprise that we are in for some really cold weather and with load shedding about to become a new normal, you will want to be prepared for the cold while not having any power.
Improve your Home With these Weekend Projects
Spruce up your space this weekend with these quick home-improvement projects.
Which is Better, Fresh, Frozen, or Tinned Vegetables
The price of everything is going up and shoppers are looking for a way to keep their family fed without paying more and that brings about the question... which is better, fresh, frozen or tinned vegetables?
Tips to Cut Your Electricity Bill
As the cost of power gets out of control, everyone needs a few tips on how to cut their electricity bill and to know what appliances use the most electricity.
Don't Nail Cables and Cords - Glue Them!
Hot glue guns have their uses for more than just crafts and are a handy tool to have in your toolkit, especially when fastening cables and cords to walls and around skirting boards.
Protect Your Home from an Electrical Fire
Extension cables or leads and multiplug adaptors are a quick and easy ways to supply power to areas or electrical appliances in a home that do not have a power outlet close at hand, but you should be aware of the dangers when these are not used correctly.
How to Keep Venetian Blinds Clean and Dust-Free
I have finally discovered the solution for keeping Venetian blinds clean and dust-free without the hassle!
Use Spray Paint to Create a Custom Rug Design
Here is an easy way to take a plain piece of carpet and turn it into a designer rug, custom-designed for your home.
Tips on How to Clean Your Carpets
For the first time in over 20 years, I am taking back my lounge and, after painting, etc., carpet cleaning a very dirty carpet.
Why you Should Put Aluminium Foil in the Dishwasher
Who knew how many uses there are for aluminium foil other than for cooking and we offer some great home hacks that use aluminium foil like never before?
Is it a Good Idea to Hire a House Cleaning Service?
I have been cleaning my house on my own for the past few months since my domestic moved away, but now I am thinking of hiring a house cleaning service.
Is it Safe to Drink RO Purified or Filtered Water?
We have had to live with quite a few disasters in the past couple of years and now there is the fear of Typhoid being a risk in our lives and one question comes to mind - is it safe to drink RO purified or filtered water?
A Sanitised Home is Good for You and Your Family
Not only is sanitising good for keeping you safe, but it is also great for the health of you and your family.
Why you Need Tea Tree Oil in the Home
With the rain and heat of the past couple of months, it is ideal conditions for the growth of mould and mildew, and we offer helpful advice on ridding your home of mould.
Clean Up and Clear Out for the New Year
When was the last time you cleaned out your cupboards and drawers? If they are overfilled with clutter and stuff, use the following tips to clean up and clear out.
Dealing with Pests when you have Pets
Undertaking your own pest control, particularly for rodents, is not something you should consider if you have pets.
5 Tips to Make Your Home Healthier
Never mind Covid, your home could be making you sick and you didn't even know it!
5 Ways to get your House Ready for a Dinner Party
If you're having friends over for drinks or a dinner party, try some of these tips to get your home ready before guests arrive.
Understanding the Risks Posed by DIY Appliance Repairs
Before making your decision on whether you should repair your appliances by yourself, you must understand the risks posed by this type of repair.
How A Solar Powered Generator Can Improve Your Home Life
There are many ways how a solar-powered generator can improve your home life.
How to Clean Leather Upholstery
Leather furniture has an air of sophistication, a timeless appeal and durability that attracts many to invest in leather furniture for their home, but how do you clean leather upholstery?
5 Things To Consider When Organizing Your Home
In the article below, we look at five things you should consider to make organizing your home much easier.
Is There an Alternative to Scotchgard?
Scotchgard has been protecting upholstered furniture for years, so it comes as a surprise that the original, effective formula has been discontinued due to safety hazards.
The Secrets of a Deep Clean
Follow the smart tips below to truly make your home sparkle in ways you've never seen before!
Is It Better To Wash Or Dry Clean Curtains?
It's the time of year when we look to refreshing the interior of our homes and taking down heavyweight winter curtains for lightweight summer options.
How To Cut Down Your Grocery Bill
Monthly costs are increasing, but salaries, unfortunately, aren't keeping up and we are being forced to look at ways to cut down on our monthly bills.
Speed Clean A Home
Don't want to spend hours or days spring cleaning your home? Try these steps to quickly and thoroughly clean a home.
How To Clean And Repair A Skylight
Over time, a skylight can accumulate a layer of grease and grime that blocks out light but you can easily clean a skylight if you have the right equipment.
Top Tips To Clean A Sofa Or Couch
It's cold this weekend, so why not stay warm indoors and get stuck into tasks that need to be done like giving your couch or sofa a deep cleaning.
Dealing With Clothes Moths
Whether you are storing clothes for summer or winter the risk of clothes being damaged by moths is always a high one, so it helps to take the necessary action.
Tips for Effective Cleaning of Carpets in a Home
If you are having a hard time cleaning carpets in your home, try one of these effective carpet cleaning tips.
Tips For A Cleaner, Healthier Home
We all know, now, that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can live on some surfaces for days, so use the following tips for a cleaner, healthier home.
Hard Water Vs. Soft Water- What's the Difference?
There are two distinct kinds of domestic water; hard and soft water; although the difference in both hard and soft water is imperceptible to the eye, both have a significant impact on our homes and lifestyle.
Decluttering Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
You should take the time to declutter your house every once in a while to maintain its cleanliness.
How To Organise Your Drawers - And Keep Them That way!
Keeping your drawers organised, whether in the bedroom, kitchen or workshop, should be an easy task and we show you how.
How To Keep Mozzies At Bay And Stay Cool Outdoors
After the first spring or summer rains, it's never long before the mozzies attack in full force and I found a great way to keep them away and stay cool at the same time.
How to Clean your Home Better
This past year has brought the importance of a cleaner home to the fore, but is it better to disinfect or sanitize and do you know the difference between the two?
Taking Care of your Household Appliances
Household appliances don't come cheap anymore, so taking care of them will not only save you money on having to buy new, but it will also extend their lifespan.
How good are portable air conditioners?
Read on to discover why we would recommend purchasing a portable air conditioner and what exactly you can expect from your new purchase.
6 Tips to Give Carpets a Deep Clean for Spring
The weather is warming up and it's time to think about giving your carpets and rugs a deep cleaning.
3 Clever Ways To Clean Up And Organise Your Garage
The garage always seems to end up as the dumping ground for anything that doesn't have a home, but cleaning out and keeping a garage organised doesn't have to be such hard work.
Protect Furniture From Fading and Scorching Sun Damage
If not protected from UV rays, your furniture can suffer from fading and scorching caused by direct sunlight.
Is Your Home Ready For The Spring And Summer Ahead?
Before we know it, spring will have arrived and not knowing what the weather holds for us, every homeowner needs to make sure their home is ready.
Best Way to Clean Venetian Blinds
I have Venetian blinds installed in quite a few rooms in my home and have discovered an easy and effective method for keeping them clean.
Make Natural Lavender Air Freshener
Give up on manufactured air fresheners and switch to making natural air fresheners for your home.
Give Wood Furniture Some TLC
All wood furniture requires regular maintenance, but if you are using a multi-surface cleaner on your wooden pieces, it's time to give them some tender loving care and bring out the beauty of wood.
Old Fashioned Cleaning Tips that Still Work Today
These cleaning tips might be old fashioned, but back in the day, they worked better than many of our modern chemical products.
Ban Fish Moths or Silverfish from your Cupboards
Fish moths, also known as Silverfish, can wreak havoc with your clothing, leaving small holes in winter woollies and your favourite clothes faster than a hoard of moths.
Ways to Uplift Your Mood if you're feeling down
Being in lockdown and having to physically distance yourself from friends and family, plus the uncertainty of what's to come, have many feeling down. But there are activities that can lift your mood.
Lockdown - Clean your Home one Room a Day!
The nationwide lockdown has forced us all to stay at home, but let's make the most of the time to do something... even if it's cleaning the house one room at a time!
A clean home inside and outside
The most significant benefits of living in a clean house may include some of the items listed in this article.
Simple Ways To Store Knitting Supplies
We offer 6 easy tips to stop chaos from unraveling while you work on your latest knitting project.
6 Steps to a Mosquito-Proofed Home
Apart from covering yourself while sleeping, here are proven methods you can utilize to create a mosquito-proofed home.
How to Get More of Your Chores Done
With dust gathering on the shelves, dirty dishes left soaking in the sink and a stack of ironing piling up on the back of the chair, just how do you get more of your chores done when you lead a busy life?
Best Way to Store Seasonal Bed Linens
As the season's change, so does the need to pack away and take out seasonal bed linens and this article looks at how to keep your seasonal bed linens fresh.
Reinventing Your Space: Easy Garage Organization Tips
In this article, we offer a few tips to reinvent your garage space and it’s quite easy, really.
Quick Tip: How to Fix a Noisy Ceiling Fan
Ceiling fans are a great addition to any room that tends to get overly hot during the day, but they do need a little maintenance and cleaning now and again.
Should you change the locks of your new home?
When you move into a new home, there’s lots to remember, but most importantly, you should change all the locks in the property.
The Power's Out - What Now?
Load shedding is here to stay, at least for the next year and a bit, so are you prepared for when the lights go out?
3 Ways to Improve your home security
In this post, we discuss some of the ways one needs to enhance the security of their homes.
Simple Tips to Make your Cooling Fan More Effective
Before you buy an expensive cooling fan, it is important to know that there are a few tips and tricks you can use to make what you have more effective.
There are some smells in a home that you should not ignore
We've all experienced smelly situations from time to time, whether it's a bag of rubbish left too long, hardboiled eggs in the fridge or pet smells. But there are some smells that should never be ignored.
4 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Vacation
Whether away for a few days or a few weeks, you need to take steps to prepare your home and make sure everything will be in good shape when you return.
7 Questions to Ask to Avoid Hiring the Wrong Company?
Home cleaning specialist points out that before you hire a cleaning company you should ask some questions.
Quick Tips: Cleaning Up After Children
We love our kids, but sometimes they can be little terrors that need lots of cleaning up after, so we've compiled some quick tips to keep your home clean.
10 Reasons Why You Should Have Electric Heaters Inside Your Room
Let’s get warmed up with the top 10 advantages of electric heaters.
Jik keeps a home Hygienically Clean and More...
Over the years, we have come to trust Jik or household bleach to keep our homes hygienically clean, but there are more ways to use Jik that you might not know about.
Get the most out of your Vacuum Cleaner
You may think that there isn't much to talk about when it comes to vacuum cleaners, but with all the different models on the market - this couldn't be further from the truth!
Get your Home Ready for 2020
While many tend to wait until Spring to give their home a top-to-bottom cleaning, I also like to give a thorough cleaning in preparation for a new year.
9 Ways To Save Your Home From Mosquitoes
Here is a list of mosquito repellants that are a safe and effective way to keep them away from your home.
House Cleaning Tips From The Pros
To help you with your cleaning chores, we've got some great tips from the pros.
Keep Your Home Cool When The Temperature Soars
Many areas are experiencing a brief respite from the heat waves around the country and we look at how you can stay cool without using electricity.
Tips On How To Match Appliances With Your Home Interior
With the global trends changing all around us, you can now match your appliances with your home interior.
How to Handle Pests Inside Your Home
Nobody likes the nuisance that comes with pests and insects in our homes. so follow the steps needed to prevent and remove each type accordingly.
7 Homemade Carpet Cleaners You Probably Already Have
Before you hire a professional to clean your carpets, here are some DIY methods you can try to remove dirt and stains.
Taking Care of Things that Gives You Comfort
The key here is organization and completing your tasks on time.
Refresh your Bed, Bed Linen and Bedroom
This article is intended for pet lovers like me, who let their pets sleep in bed with them at night.
How to Keep your Fabric Sofa Looking Like New
There are ways to keep your upholstered fabric sofa looking as good as new, or at least almost as good as new.
8 Things to Have at Home But are Often Overlooked
There’s something about shopping for things to put in a place you call home, and it is more fulfilling than any other thing you could ever buy.
Home Cheats 101
10 Cleaning hacks from people who always have a spotless home
Winterize Your Pressure Washer
Prolong the lifespan of your pressure washer and protect it from internal damage. How? Read here to know the 4 steps on how to winterize pressure washer!
How To Be Sure Your Home Is Pest Free
The cleanliness of your home is crucial, because if you neglect that, pests will invade and make your life a living hell.
An easy way to soundproof a home
Introducing Ikea ODDLAUG soundproofing panels - and you can easily make your own.
From Beginner To Expert - You Need These Cleaning Products In Your Home
Everyone knows a broom can be used to sweep and dishes should be washed regularly, but there are other aspects of home maintenance that many don’t even consider.
5 Tips for Clean and Fresh Carpets in Your Home
A clean carpet improves the overall appearance of your home and the health of the people living there. Here are the top 5 ways of cleaning your carpets at home.
Refresh your home in a weekend
Hard to believe that Spring is not that far away, so we've got some tips on refreshing a home in a weekend.
The Benefits Of Slam Lock Security Gates For Your Home Safety
One of the most fundamental security measures you can consider is to install slam lock security gates on your home’s doors and window openings.
Best home remedies for getting rid of ants
Here are some home remedies we think are the best of the bunch when it comes to getting rid of ants.
Internet hacks that work or fail
There are more than a few Internet hacks that totally fail, but there are some that work too!
Practical Uses for Silica Gel packets
You will always find small packs of silica gel in bought items and there are many uses for these silica gel packets.
Decluttering 101: 8 Ways To Ace Your Spring Cleaning
Here are 8 fantastic ways to ace your spring cleaning, making decluttering a breeze.
Upgrade Your Garage to 2019 - Smart Storage and Security Solutions
Live in the future by upgrading garage security and storage to the latest trends of 2019.
Quick Tip: Clean windows like a pro!
Give your windows a professional clean with tools and accessories you will find at any Builders Warehouse.
How to clean a sofa or lounge suite
Spills and stains can spoil the look of your furniture, but here are some easy tips to clean an upholstered sofa or lounge suite.
9 Easy ways to control clutter
From remote controls to kitchen countertops piled high with clutter, every room has its problem with clutter, so why not try these easy ways to control clutter for your home.
Ways to use coffee grounds
If you're into recycling, you'll find these ways to use coffee grounds very interesting.
Quick Tip: Remove sticky tape from tiles (or carpets)
Sticky tape can be a mission to remove... from anything! But with WD-40 you can remove sticky tape easily from tiles and carpets.
16 Life hacks with WD-40
I'm a big fan of WD-40 and the hundreds of uses for this product and I'm sharing some great ways to use WD-40 in the home.
Life hacks for zip ties
I always keep a pack of zip ties handy, because you never know when you might need them. Take a look at the life hack for using zip ties to make life easier.
Organised home
This year, let February be the month for a new beginning - a clutter-free home that will make you feel in control of your life.
Keep Mozzies Away!
Summer means spending lots of time outdoors. It's also when uninvited guests like mozzies and flies like to crash the party. Here are some tried and tested remedies to keep bugs at bay.
Power Outage Survival Guide
Whether it's rolling outages or power outages caused by storms, we put together a Survival Guide to get you through any power outage.
Clean ceiling fan blades
When you use a ceiling fan on a regular basis, the blades clog up with dust. Here's a nifty way to clean ceiling fan blades without mess or fuss.
Care for Laminate Floors
Laminate floors have a protective layer over the decorative face - proper care and maintenance of that protective layer will extend the life of your floors.
Care for Upholstered Furniture
Upholstered furniture is expensive to replace, so follow these easy tips to keep your upholstered lounge suite looking as good as new for longer.
Clean Floor Tiles
Tiled floors have to withstand a lot; daily traffic, spills, children and pets can quickly become dull and grout lines grubby. Here are some tips on keeping tiled floors hygienically clean and shiny.
Quick Tip: Clean Grimy Windows
Cleaning grimy windows and glass doors is one of those cleaning chores you have to get around to sooner or later. It's easy to make your own effective window cleaning product with household products you may already have.
Quick Tip: Remove crayon from walls
Every mother knows there are going to be times when your child decides to add his or her art onto walls. Don't stress... grab a can of WD-40 to easily remove crayon from walls.
Refresh a mattress
Did you know that the human body constantly sheds dry skin and releases oils and sweat as you sleep? That means that your mattress needs to be cleaned regularly, even more so if your pets sleep with you.
Fresh flowers last longer
Fresh flowers are a wonderfully inexpensive way to boost the mood of a room. Keep flowers looking vibrant for longer with these easy tips.
A fresh smelling home
Here are just some tips on how to clean and freshen up any home using only eco-friendly products - consisting of household ingredients you probably already have.
Declutter home - and life!
We're already into a new year, and if your life is filled with clutter and you're looking for a fresh start, organisational expert Mari Kondo shares how to let things go.
Install home security
Did you know that you can install your own alarm system in less than a day - with little more than a screwdriver!
Secure your home
It's that time of year again when families take a break and head out for the annual holiday. Before you go, here's a checklist that you can use to make sure your home is secured over the holidays.
Homemade jewellery cleaner
Use baking powder to clean your jewellery when combined with sea salt and aluminium foil. The combination of these three ingredients creates what is known as ion transfer - a chemical process that can be used to clean jewellery.
Tips to make your kitchen more eco friendly
The recent rain showers have brought a little relief and hope for the alleviation of the national drought crisis that the country is currently facing. So how can homeowners ensure that they do this, and ultimately for their own benefit decrease their monthly cost on water rates?
Home security camera options
What type of cameras should you use to keep your home safe, how do they work and what will they cost you?
Clever ideas for an organised home
If you are struggling to corral the clutter, we've put together a selection of clever ideas that you can easily put into practice to help keep your home clutter-free.
Life hacks that make everyday living easier
These days we are all pushed for time, and a few life hacks go a long way towards making everyday living easier.
DIY t-shirt folder
If you're a fan of Big Bang Theory you may have seen Sheldon use this t-shirt folder during the show. It looked simple enough to make, and with a bit of prodding from an avid reader I decided to make one!
A cost-effective way to keep cool
There's nothing more uncomfortable than roasting while you go about your daily business, if you feel like doing much of anything at all to begin with.
Protect your home from intruders
Here are some tips to avoid being a victim of a home robbery if you are going away for the holidays.
Safe use of LP gas in the home
The use of LP gas in the home is a popular choice for many as we look for options during power outages and to cut down on the monthly electricity bill.
New Pattex Repair Gel and Glue for quick fixes around the home
Pattex have recently launched a new product and I decided to put it to the test. Pattex Repair Gel and Glue are suitable for use indoor and outdoors, since both products are waterproof once cured.
What's Included in Post Renovation Cleaning Service
When you hire professional cleaners for post-renovation cleanup, they'll tackle every nook and cranny to ensure that your space is spotless.
How to Choose a Reliable Rodent Extermination Service
Choosing a reliable rodent extermination service is crucial to effectively address and prevent rodent infestations in your home or property.
10 Effective Methods for Insect Control in Your Home
In this guide, we will explore key strategies and considerations for tackling ant infestations in your home, ensuring that you can regain control and maintain a pest-free environment.
Vertical Radiator Placement: Creative Ideas for Maximizing Space
The vertical radiator has revolutionised the way we can maximize the use of space in our homes.
Electric or Gas Furnace: Which to Choose
The best choice depends on various factors including your home's location, energy costs, and personal preferences.