Home is a practical, inspiring guide for the home and garden that enables people to make their home prettier and increase the value – inside and outside. The magazine makes life easier for people wanting to buy a home, build, or make alterations, or even try their hand at gardening, cooking and decorating. Home doesn't just demonstrate what looks good – it explains what adds value, and why. The magazine offers readers affordable and accessible choices, help with do-it-yourself projects, and provide advice for renovations. It’s for men and women with ordinary lives, ordinary careers and ordinary homes; people who want to add value to their home with a limited budget.
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The great outdoors • We all need more fresh air and sunshine in our lives; invest in outside spaces for the young – and young at heart!
The final flourish! • Our top tips and best buys for stylish outdoor spaces.
Paradise found • A romantic house on a hillside on the island of Mallorca inspired the radical transformation of this facebrick bungalow in an Eastern Cape town.
Grow with it • Serial renovator Craig Olckers has turned his yard into an entertainer's delight with a cosy dining area, dramatic fireplace and dreamy cocktail bar.
Less is more • By halving the size of their swimming pool, a couple created space for a delightful entertaining and outdoor living area.
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KEEN TO DOWNSIZE YOUR POOL? • “There are many advantages to having a smaller pool. Fewer chemicals are required, less water is needed to fill it and it's easier to heat and clean. You may want to resize yours to give it a more modern look or to suit a new landscaping design. Even a small pool adds value to your property,” says Mario Taoushiana of Pebblebrooke Pools. “Keep in mind that only concrete pools with marbelite or fibreglass finishes can be resized; those with fibreglass pre-moulded shells can't.” Here's his advice:
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A space for all seasons • A brand-new roof means that this entertainment area can be utilised throughout the year.
How they did it…
A quick commute! • A run-down garden shed is now a comfy and convenient home office.
THERE'S ALWAYS THE next project… • Just when two seasoned renovators thought that their building days were over, a stack of factory windows inspired them to build a multipurpose glass room.
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An eco haven • Reminiscent of a rock pool, this environmentally friendly swimming pond will evolve and adapt to the environment over time, adding to the biodiversity of the property.
SURVIVING dry season • No matter what time of the year you experience a hot, dry spell, there are ways to minimise the effect that high temperatures and a lack of rainfall have on your garden. We asked the experts for their advice…
Waterwise warriors • Growing plants that can cope with extended dry spells is an important part of having a sustainable garden. Here are 10 stalwarts that need minimal water…
BETWEEN THE ROCKS & the reserve • Armed with a surplus of natural stones from their surroundings, fynbos and succulents, the Rimells have developed a lovely low-maintenance garden.
It's time to go grey! • Between black and white lies an entire spectrum of subtle shades that the creative gardener can utilise.
CREATE A permaculture GARDEN • Cultivate and harvest your own vegetables – the natural way!
THE natural way • Yes, it is possible to garden without resorting to toxic chemicals! Not only is organic pest control better for the environment, but you'll also be providing a safe haven for birds and other beneficial creatures.
Jane's top picks for pest control
Seasonal SHOWSTOPPERS • Keen to have a kaleidoscope of...