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Humble stool offers a finishing touch

Living rooms have come a long way since the traditional matching lounge suite, writes Omeshnie Naidoo.

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Stay calm when storms hit

Don McAlister has some tips for dealing with contractors when bad weather hits...

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Rethink your attitude to house plants

A new book on house plants has that knack of getting you to rethink everything you previously believed on a subject.

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Ceramic side stools at Cecile and Boyd in Morningside. Picture: Jacques Naude, Independent Newspapers

Humble stool offers a finishing touch
June 19 2013 at 12:22

Living rooms have come a long way since the traditional matching lounge suite, writes Omeshnie Naidoo.

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Don't take on work that you don't understand. In basic terms, a major storm does not turn an electrician into a roofer overnight. Picture: Bongiwe Mchunu

Stay calm when storms hit
June 14 2013 at 13:00

Don McAlister has some tips for dealing with contractors when bad weather hits...

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Maybe that's my biggest problem with house plants: I love gardening, but I don't want actual soil in the house.

Rethink your attitude to house plants
June 10 2013 at 13:10

A new book on house plants has that knack of getting you to rethink everything you previously believed on a subject.

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Proper training of artisans has all but disappeared. Instead of insisting on better service we are accepting work of lower and lower standards because we dont know what is acceptable any more or we are too tired to fight or argue.

Communication the foundation for good building
June 7 2013 at 12:08

Don McAlister had some thoughts about ways to improve the process of building...

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'A feature wall is a collage of framed photos or artworks, hung in a creative layout that together create a visually impressive feature in your home.'

Plan and then frame for top wall art
June 6 2013 at 12:11

Omeshnie Naidoo gets tips from the experts on hanging pictures in your home.

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Easy Table Settings For Every Occasion

Table settings - book review
June 4 2013 at 12:20

This book is purely for those who want a visual feast and to be inspired, says Olga Accolla.

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As the gap is widest at the top, it suggests that your new extension is starting to tilt; this would explain the cracking through the bricks.

What to do about a cracked wall?
May 31 2013 at 12:13

Don McAlister has some DIY advice...

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Green ceramic heart. Picture: Cate Rayner

Gallery: Royal Show decor delights
May 30 2013 at 12:25

The Daily News’s Absolutely Fabulous Hall at the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg is brimming with ideas.

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Opt for soft, nature-inspired neutral tones, like cream, beige, white, stone and grey, to create a calming bathroom in which you can relax.

Come clean with neutral tones
May 29 2013 at 12:33

Mother Nature is the best source of inspiration when it comes to colour in your home – and the bathroom is no different.

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Never forget whimsy, it gives any seriously decorated space a touch of light-heartedness. Picture: Omeshnie Naidoo, Independent Newspapers

Gallery: Cosy up to winter
May 23 2013 at 12:04

Winter will ensure many of us spend more time indoors. Here are some ideas for making your home warm and welcoming.

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