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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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All set for summer! • These homeowners have created enticing sociable spaces with colours, patterns – and a keen eye for design.

What's new • Our 2024 trends report!

Art and heart IN KALK BAY • With the blue of the ocean as a backdrop, a Gauteng couple has filled their holiday home with colour, patterns and texture.

IT WAS love at first sight • Drawing on their creativity, the Liuts have brought out the beauty of a run-down 100-year-old house while enhancing its historic charm.

HEAVEN ON EARTH IN THE platteland • Two city slickers have found the peace and space they craved in a friendly Swartland town.

WHEN THE forest CALLS… • The tiny cabin that Jeremy Puren built was a gentle yet timely reminder: you don't need much to be able to see the beauty in life again.

What Jeremy did…

Made to fit! • Working from home is still a reality for many people. Think smart and make the most of your space.

Ask the experts • Need help designing a new kitchen or tips on how to create a mindful home? Just ask – we'll find the answers.

Animal antics

Wet vs dry food

Gardening notebook

The taste of summer

Ask Ludwig

Christmas cheer

The rhythm of the season

Ask JJ

Garden goodies

CROSSWORD #172

FROM BLEAK TO beautiful • An unsightly alleyway is now a gorgeous space for creative pursuits.

Design requirements

‘WHERE MY true passion LIES…’ • By gradually updating and redesigning her surroundings, interior designer Kwezi Nkanza has created a beautiful, multi-faceted garden that nurtures her soul.

THE BIG five • A whole chicken or yellowtail, pork shoulder, leg of lamb or beef brisket – these roasts are generous enough to feed a crowd, and any leftovers can be turned into a feast the next day.

Twice as nice • Make the most of Christmas Day leftovers and whip up these special meals the next day.

FOR THE cookie jar! • Four easy biscuit recipes for the holidays.

Food & drinks

CHRISTMAS IN THE Karoo • For some, says Karin Brynard, it is a time for peace and harmony. For others it's havoc.