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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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Store & DISPLAY • Non-essential items out of sight, keepsakes in the spotlight – our readers have clever ideas for both.

A home filled WITH MEMORIES • Pieter Hoffman’s much-loved getaway lies deep in the heart of the Karoo, where traces of the past run through all his treasured collectibles.

The best of Bali • The design of this Kommetjie home, and its décor, was inspired by the owners’ love of laid-back island style.

‘We did it our way!’ • Two inspired young professionals have turned an old mining house into an eclectic space that reflects their creative spirit and flair for design.

See you on the stoep! • We share seven spectacular spaces, perfect for summer sundowners and cosy get-togethers.

In a jiffy • This classic table will be ready to dine at before the chicken comes out of the oven!

Ask the experts • Want to know how to conceal your sound system, or how to strip your cement tiles? You ask – we find the answers.

Quick questions

Move in and improve! • A family of keen DIYers made the most of the Covid-19 lockdown to create a sociable entertainment area in their back garden.

Animal antics

Cat in heat?

POT LUCK!

Gardening notebook • Embark on a creative container adventure, right on your stoep!

Bonus ideas

[WHAT TO SOW NOW]

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Garden goodies

FROM ONE generation TO THE NEXT • The Van Loveren gardens are a testimony to the Retief family’s passion and dedication over the decades.

Colourful cannas • These plants boast striking foliage and pretty flowers.

Go nuts! • Add crunch and texture – and good fats – to sweet and savoury dishes.

Romesco sauce • This Spanish-inspired sweet pepper and almond sauce is a must in your recipe arsenal. It’s a fancy alternative to a tomato pomodoro and delicious with anything from roasted brinjal or steamed green veggies to pasta and, of course, fried chicken.

We’ve got supper sorted! • Flavourful, quick and easy.

food & drinks • Celebrate the start of summer with fun food and festive drinks.

Christmas and a sermon without words • This time every year, one’s life becomes a hectic rush towards the festive deadline, writes Karin Brynard. And quiet rest becomes the stuff of dreams.