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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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Paint it YOUR WAY • Colour and pattern are a perfect pair in these charming spaces.

‘Art imitates life’ • The dynamic duo from ceramics and décor business Rialheim have renovated a 1970s house with exquisite care and eclectic flair.

A creative haven • Jeandri Streicher, a freelance Home garden photographer, has designed an electic space where she can express herself and her many talents.

A brand-new angle • In this family home, Modernist architecture and earthy shades are juxtaposed to create a cosy nest.

BATHROOMS • Twenty inspiring and practical ideas to elevate your personal sanctuary.

A smart contrast • Pastels and black are elegant partners.

Moody must-haves • Black, gold and natural accents add a touch of drama.

Let’s go shopping!

A tale of tenacity & triumph • After her beloved Stanford home was badly damaged in a fire, author and entrepreneur Lanie van Reenen turned a devastating loss into a heart-warming win.

The aftermath of the fire

It’s in the mix • Keen to update wall tiles without chopping them out? Mixx Cement requires time and patience - but the result is so rewarding.

Ask the experts • Keen to spruce up your home with new fabrics and upholstery or looking for tips on how to combine old and new décor? Just ask – we’ll find the answers.

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WELCOME TO 7 STEPS TO YOUR START-UP • Want to start your own business or supercharge your side hustle? The online course 7 Steps to Your Start-Up will give you all the tools you need for a one-off fee of only R950.

Animal antics

Gardening notebook

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CROSSWORD #185

A MODERN TWIST • With its bold shapes and massed planting of grasses, this garden not only blends with the landscape but also complements the architecture of this avant-garde house.

Cool & calm • A hot, narrow alleyway has been transformed into a lush oasis — complete with a mini woodland!

Soup’s on! By Johané Neilson • Photographs ER Lombard • Pair these hearty favourites with noodles, crispy croutons or a freshly baked loaf for the ultimate in comfort food.

Burnf Basque cheesecake • This classic Spanish cheesecake's outer layer is meant to be dark brown and well-caramelised - perfect foil for its creamy, vanilla-specked centre.

We've got supper sorfed!

Food & drinks

Life’s little mysteries • A leisurely late afternoon stroll with her dog takes an intriguing turn for Karin Brynard.