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How to apply for a housing subsidy in South Africa

The housing problem in South Africa hit crisis levels, and although there are plans to aid the current situation through government intervention, there are still countless people living in abject poverty.

Cleaning glass doors and windows perfectly just got easy

Glass doors and windows, when clean and spotless, look brilliant and add tons of glamour to any home. But they should be cleaned properly and smartly. Making sure that no spot, blemish, scratch or dirt is left behind is easy if you keep a few things…

04 December, 2017

​Are you using salami tactics for cleaning?

“Salami what?”, we hear you ask. In simple terms, salami tactics, also known as the salami-slice strategy, is a divide and conquer process of threats and alliances used to overcome opposition.

25 November, 2017

​Hoe jou huis krag kan spaar

Tegnologie maak beslis die lewe makliker – kan jy jou indink hoe dit moet wees om sonder die luuksheid van ‘n televisie, yskas of skottelgoedwasser te leef? Maar natuurlik kan al hierdie toestelle wat ons lewens makliker maak (en ons kombuise, sitkam…

17 November, 2017

​6 tricks to rid your home of dust

Even though we can understand that some people call cleaning “therapeutic”, we are also aware that not everyone considers dusting and mopping “fun”. And even though a clean and tidy house is crucial, we’re all looking for ways to speed up cleaning da…

08 November, 2017

​How to paint your unfinished wooden furniture

Looking to treat your room to a fresh, new look, but don’t have the budget for new furniture pieces? You know you can just update what you’ve got with a fresh coat of paint, right? That is, if your room consists mostly out of wooden tables, chairs, s…

01 November, 2017

14 ideas to decorate your bedroom wall (easy and current!)

The bedroom is a personal space to rest, recover and relax. It's also private and intimate, which is why you should plan to decorate the walls in colours, decor and textures that are conducive to cosiness and comfort.

08 October, 2017

36 great ideas for walls of stone and brick

Have you ever entered a house and thought, Is something missing here? Well, it could be that there is an item of furniture, colour scheme or even a character loving detail, such as a stone wall or exposed brick wall that is sure to enhance the inte…

06 October, 2017

5 ways to cool a hot bedroom

Summer is almost here, and although that brings with it beautiful days filled with fresh air and sensational sunshine, it also bring sweltering summer days. In this homify feature, we look at 5 ways to cool a hot bedroom.

05 October, 2017