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HOME TRENDS FOR 2021

Every year, top home trends make their way into our homes. Fuelled by our new-found love for home, these trends are inspired by pop culture and fashion.

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A STYLISH AND INTIMATE GARDEN

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HEALTHY HOME ROUTINES

It has become vital for us to maintain healthy routines at home. Following easy and healthy home routines is exactly what 2021 calls for!

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UPCYCLE: CUTLERY HOLDER

Do you want to use the time during lockdown to add a personal touch to your home?

We asked DIY queen, Elle Franco (DIY with Elle) to share one of her projects.

DIY with Elle is no stranger to HOMEMAKERS, having shared her passion for DIY at many HOMEMAKERS Expos. She has also improved the HOMEMAKERS team’s DIY skills by being part of HOMEMAKERScare CSI activities where she taught us how to build a children’s chalkboard table and dog kennels for local NPOs

Here is how you can make a useful cutlery holder to use in your kitchen or out on the patio.

Materials Needed:

3 to 6 tin cans - clean and prepped 2 x off-cut pieces of wood 35cm x 20cm Paint or spray paint of your choice.

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Instructions:

Step 1: Prep and Formation

Once the tin cans are cleaned and prepped, position them along the wood piece in the formation you feel suits your style. In this project, three cans were positioned along one side of the wood piece and the other side was used as a serviette holder by making use of another off-cut piece of wood 35cm x 6cm. This serviette holder is optional and more tin cans can be placed on the other side of the “T shape” wood structure.

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Step 3: Glue the “T Shape” Wood Pieces and Secure

Use wood glue to glue the two wood pieces in a “T shape” formation, ensuring that there is enough space on one side for the 3 x tin cans and slightly less on the other side for the “serviette” holder and smaller scrap piece of wood.

Wipe any excess wood glue with a damp rag, and allow for the glue to fully dry.

Once dry, grab 2 x 30mm wood screws, driver bit and a cordless drill to secure the base wood piece of the “T shape” to the vertical piece from the underside.

Be sure to countersink the holes to ensure the head of the wood screws sit flush along the bottom of the base wood piece.

Step 5: Secure Tin Cans to Wood

Grab the 16mm wood screws and a long screwdriver. Place a screw in the hole of the bottom of the tin can then continue to use the screwdriver to drive the small wood screw through the tin can hole into the wooden base. Hold the tin can in place while securing the wood screw tightly. Do this for all the cans.

Wood glue Step 6: Secure the Handle

Pencil Wood screws (4.0 x 30mm & 4.0 x 16mm) 5mm metal drill bit Handle (pull handle not a cabinet handle) Long screwdriver

Power Tools Needed:

Cordless hand power drill with driver Drill bit and 5mm metal drill bit

Step 2: Spray Paint

Prime the tin cans with a spray paint primer before applying colour.

Choose a spray paint colour of your choice and spray the tin cans and wood in a well-ventilated area and make sure the surface is protected by either newspaper of a drop sheet.

Use light horizontal and vertical strokes. Hold the spray can at least 30cm away from the object for even application. Be sure to allow each layer of spray paint to fully dry before applying another layer until the object is completely covered in the chosen spray paint colour. Allow spray paint to fully dry before continuing to the next step.

Step 4: Drill Holes in Each Tin Can

One drilled hole is needed at the base of each tin can for securing the cans to the “T Shape” wood structure.

Insert a 5mm metal type drill bit into the chuck of the cordless power drill safely and securely. Use the correct safety measures, including gloves and safety eyewear. Make sure the surface you are drilling on is steady and protected.

Hold the drill steady and at a 90-degree angle to the base of the tin can and with even pressure continue to drill through the metal. Do this to all of the cans.

Grab the small 16mm wood screws and screwdriver and find the centre mark of the vertical T shape piece of wood and secure the handle into the top of that section of wood.

Once the handle is secure, the DIY cutlery holder is ready for use. Place the cutlery in each tin can and some serviettes in the other side holder. Keep this DIY project in the kitchen on display or transport it to the outdoor patio or braai area for use. This DIY project is even great to use in the home study for pens, pencils and other stationery.

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Renovations That Increase

THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME Updating your home is not only exciting but also a good idea, especially when selling is on the cards in the future. There are a few things that home buyers and real estate agents love to see when they are on the lookout for new homes. Here are our suggestions on what types of renovations can increase the value of your home.

Kitchen Appeal An outdated kitchen can easily bring down the value of your home. A fully functional and newly renovated kitchen, on the other hand, will add value to your home. However, there is a fine balance between the cost of the renovation versus the value it will add, so carefully consider the costs. A big project like a kitchen revamp is not something you want to lose any money on.

Modern Bathrooms There is an old adage that claims that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses and it is definitely true. One of the first things people look at before buying a home is the condition of the bathrooms. Old bathrooms with outdated tiles can really put potential buyers off. If you have the space consider adding an extra bathroom. If not, update the fittings, fixtures and amenities.

Epic Braai Areas The way we work has changed significantly.

More people are working from home and a space dedicated to this has become a huge consideration. Options to consider here are building alterations of adding another room or converting some wasted space into an office nook. Converting a spare bedroom is not ideal but could be an option too.

Great Gardens A beautiful garden can sell any type of home. If a garden is well kept and creatively designed, you can be guaranteed that it will increase the value of your home. Well kept lawns, a clean pool and cosy patio all add to the overall look. Whether you are selling or not, a home with stylish curb appeal is what every homeowner strives for.

South Africans love their shisanyama, making outside entertainment spaces and epic braai areas are important to us all.

Well designed and multifunctional outdoor entertainment areas will add great value to your home.

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Quick Fixes

Not in the position to tackle big projects? Here are 3 quick fixes.

Clean - make it spotless! People will value that now more than ever before.

Paint - one of the most effective projects visually and financially.

Fix -fix everything that is broken.

WHY CHOOSE

Contemporary LOOK AND FEEL

Choose aluminium for a contemporary look and feel.

With their contemporary look and feel, aluminium doors and windows are becoming more popular in trendy, residential homes and in beautifully designed commercial buildings.

Along with their unique aesthetic, they also offer added security and insulation. Here are a few reasons why choosing aluminium doors and windows is a smart idea.

Aluminium is a strong metal that cannot warp, crack, bend or split over time.

This means your aluminium door and window installations will last until you choose to replace them.. Its durability allows for an overall sleeker look with sharp lines resulting in a streamlined aesthetic.

Aluminium also gives you more freedom in choosing larger windows and doors, maximising the use of indoor space and merging it effortlessly with outdoor space.

ALUMINIUM IS DURABLE

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Durability has a great side effect - it’s low maintenance.

It can be exposed to the harsh elements and remain unaffected by UV rays.

Aluminium fitted doors and windows can last for many years and will not rust or deteriorate over time. Other than giving your doors and windows an easy clean they are pretty much maintenance free resulting in saving costs.

The cleaning and maintenance of aluminium products does not involve chemicals or toxic agents, giving aluminium an environmentally-friendly advantage.

The endless options with designs and finishes make aluminium frames a firm favourite with architects. We love the use of large aluminium door frames opening up to even larger gardens, patios and pool areas. Aluminium can be made into any shape your heart desires without sacrificing any of its impressive properties. Its colour versatility also delivers more customisation options offering longlasting colour and a high-end finish.

Aluminium is light and easy to work with, but the hard-wearing material is also recyclable, reducing aluminium's carbon footprint.

From being trendy and good for the planet to being maintenance-free and customisable, you simply cannot go wrong with aluminium doors and windows.

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