Home Life

How to compost

What is compost? Compost is the breakdown of organic matter into soil particles. This process happens naturally on the forest floor, but can be accelerated in your garden by mixing specific ingredients in the right conditions. A good rule of thumb is to mix four parts green material, such as grass clippings and...

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Home Help

Eco tip: natural ant repellent

Ants come out to play, more often in summer, with something as simple as a bunch of flowers from the garden. There are many commercial products for keeping...

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Home Help

Guest bedroom decorating ideas

Get inspired and create or update the guest bedroom with these great decorating ideas....

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Hints and tips

Home office storage solutions

If the very thought of getting organised seems...

Autumn decorating idea

Capture the golden tones of Autumn with this simple candle...

Tips to clean a washing machine

Washing machines often work overtime and can become clogged...

Garden

Garden sculpture and ornaments

Linda Ross shoes you how to add personality and artistic flourish to your garden with...

Home Help

How to sharpen a knife

A safe knife is a sharp knife – and as anyone who’s tried to dice a tomato with a blunt blade will know, it can also save your sanity. Many...

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Inspiration

Kitchen renovation

Making a small home feel more spacious can be a challenge, but achievable with a little thought - we show you a before and after makeover of a...

Garden

Tropical flowers

Tropical flowers have a tremendous vase life and are works of art. We look at seven species, how to grow...

Garden

Tropical garden

Climate is paramount when growing a tropical garden, cold weather being the limiting factor. We look at the work of master gardener Dennis Hundscheidst for...

Garden

How to grow tropical plants

Most tropical plants enjoy filtered sun beneath palms or trees. Planting in October will take advantage of establishing rains. Tropical plants can be sourced...

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Home Help

Prepare a wall for wallpaper

Preparing for pattern Wallpaper can be very tricky to hang, so it is best left to the experts. A great way to cut down the cost of the procedure is to make...

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Inspiration

Decorating with prints

Introducing pattern, from the subtle to the bold, can add interest in your home without a lot of investment. We chose a black and white theme with neutral...

Home Help

Room dividers

From tiny areas to open-plan designs, room dividers can define private space. Whether you live in a small apartment or a large home with an open-plan design,...

Home Help

Room divider ideas

From tiny areas to open-plan designs, room dividers can define private space. Whether you live in a small apartment or a large home with an open-plan...

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