KITCHENS BUILT-IN WARDROBES
A Facelift for Your Garden.
Give your garden an instant boost with these 5 simple tricks. Is your garden giving you glum vibes?
The winter washout is real and for many of us this is the “ugliest” season of the year. Dried grass, dead plants and general dustiness doesn’t do much for any garden.
On the other hand, many of us were lashed with some pretty intense rain recently, and drowned plants, mud patches and debris drifts is just as unsightly as a bone dry highveld winter garden.
The five step facelift
Here are 5 basic tips for giving your garden an instant facelift, that won’t cost a fortume and might just uplift your mood as well.
1. Check the lawn.
Most inland winter lawns don’t really need mowing during winter, but maybe the edges could do with some cleaning up. While you are at it, look for dead patches that could do with overseeding and weeding. If you live in one of the places that received flood levels of rain, it’s been a couple of weeks and we think you should probably start up the lawnmower by now... good luck!
2. Do a chicken parade.
You might think your garden is clean and free from rubbish just because you youself don’t litter, but just to be sure, do a quick chicken parade. Check for windblown wrappers, dropped toys, broken branches of collapsed plants. Its amazing the junk that a garden can accumulate over a winter.
3. Clear the way.
The same goes for pavements, paths and patios. As much as we dislike raking up leaves on lawns and in garden beds, giving your paved or tiled spaces a quick sweep and clean up wil do wonders for the garden’s look.
4. Give it colour with quick plantings.
Most garden centres have those little six-pack flower seedings all year round. If your garden is looking particularly dreary, why not buy a couple of those and just plant some in planter boxes or along the edges of bigger garden beds. Alternatively, you can invest in some wall mounted planters or even just big individual pots, and you can add any plant of your choosing.
5. Add some comfort.
Even the dreariest garden can seem lovely if you have a cosy seat to watch it from, bring some of your inside comforts outside and add pillows and throws to your existing patio seating. Clever lighting can also do a lot to give your garden a quick makeover.
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BAFANA HARDWARE
FNB St (Behind Supa Quick), GIYANI
T: 015 812-0852
BARGAIN BUILDERS CITY
14 Broadway-East, VALHALLA
T: 012 654-7690
B-HOUSE MEGA MICA
C/O Blesbok & Garsfontein Rd
PRETORIA EAST, T: 012 480-0088
BUILD IT DERDEPARK
Sefako Makgatho Dr ERF 8
DERDEPOORT, T: 012 010-0888
BUILD IT BUILD SAVE
26 Hendrik Verwoerd Dr, BRITS
T: 012 252-1290
BLUE DISA PAINT & HARDWARE
Langenhoven St, VANDERBIJLPARK
T: 016 933-5426
BONUS HARDWARE
30-36 Bree St, HEILBRON , T: 058 853-0169
BRITE-LITE HARDWARE
547 Fehrsen St, BROOKLYN
T: 012 460-5250
CELTIS RIDGE MICA
Shop 20, Celtis Ridge, C/O Ruimte & Seedcracker St, CENTURION
SOUTH LAKE , T: 012 656-0509
CHAMPION HARDWARE
4 Mathey St, ZASTRON , T: 074 906-3190
CHOTHIA & CORPORATION
Portion 36 Vlakpoort Farm H.S 89 VLAKPOORT, T: 017 753-1950
BUILD IT DAKU
61089-61090 Mbilini Rd, IBHAYI PE T: 041 450-4670
BUILD IT ZONKE
No. 9, 93 Umnulu St, MOTHERWELL PE T: 041 450-2275
DEWTRON PLANT HIRE & HARDWARE
108 Mitchell St, UITENHAGE T: 041 992-4422
DIY DEPOT
26 Francis St, JEFFREYS BAY T: 042 293-3876
DREIERS
C/O Beethoven & Bach St, Ifafi HARTBEESPOORT, T: 012 259-1766
E3 ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS
526 Vlok St, SILVERTON T: 012 030-1430
EENSTOP BOUHANDELAARS
510 Genl De Wet St, PRETORIA NORTH T: 012 565-4026
E-LINE ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS
8 Moses Kotane St, BETHAL T: 082 926-2659
EPITOLI ELECTRICAL
- 23b Walton Ave, KILNER PARK T: 084 513-9602
- 354 Derdepoort Rd, SILVERTON T: 012 333-0116
HERHOLDT’S LIGHTING
3 Maroela St, Old Industrial BLOEMFONTEIN , T: 051 447-1961
JOY HARDWARE & FURNITURE
2664 Main Rd, DIMBAZA CENTRAL EC , T: 040 656-3160
KILOWATT SOLAR & ELECTRICAL
20 Van Coller St, PARYS, T: 056 811-2995
LITE-CITY
39A Commercial Rd, East London ARCADIA , T: 043 743-9891
MASAKHANE HARDWARE
360 Toop St, WATERLOO T: 012 813-8055
METRO HOME CENTRE(PTY)LTD
C/ O Garsfontein Rd & Shop No.A6 Menlyn Retail Park, 150 Lois Ave WATERKLOOF GLEN , T: 012 369-9999
MIDDEL ELECTRICAL INSTILLATION
17 Van Zyl Smit St, OBERHOLZER
T: 018 788-6214/ 018 787-2221
MICA
- Pienaar Dr, MEYERSPARK
T: 012 803-8609
- 12 Robinson Rd, ALIWAL NORTH
T: 051 633-3102
- 1024 Van Rooyen St, RAYTON T: 012 734-5523
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- Hoofpad N14, BIESIESVLEI
T: 018 653-0006
- Hoofpad R509, BOONS , T: 082 317-3430
- 29 Zesfontein Rd, Shangrila BENONI , T: 014 577-1371
- Kerkstraat 3, BENONI , T: 011 965-0005
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- Hoofpad N4, BUHRMANNSDRIF T: 018 633-1617
- Voortrekker 3 St, COLIGNY
T: 018 673-1012
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- Hoofpad R52, GROOTPAN T: 082 317-3460
- Hoofpad R377, KAMEEL , T: 053 989-0004
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- 76A Nelson Mandela Dr, Econobuild LICHTENBURG , T: 018 632-3330
- Hoofpad Coligny (N14), Super Service Station LICHTENBURG , T: 071 680-6425
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- 1st St. Aerodrome Weg, Econobuild MAFIKENG , T: 018 381-4465
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- Hoofpad R52, NOOITGEDACHT T: 018 633-1648
- 1 Stella St, PIET PLESSIS T: 053 984-0024
- Van Der Walt St, SANNIESHOF T: 018 683-0013
- C/O Ventersdorp & Elizabeth Rd Next to Sungate Farms RANDFONTEIN , T: 081 376-8143
- Rostrataville Hoofpad R507, Depot ROSTRATAVILLE , T: 018 571-3437
- Skuinsdrif Hoofpad R49 SKUINSDRIF, T: 083 604-0885
- Van Tonder St, SWARTRUGGENS T: 014 544-0165
- 17 President St, ZEERUST T: 018 642-1130
- Kerkstraat 3, Econobuild, ZEERUST T: 018 642-2170
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P.E. BOLT & HARDWARE SUPPLIES
349 Kempston Rd, KORSTEN T: 041 404-2500
ROBINSON HARDWARE & GAS SUPPLIES
57 Main St, DESPATCH , T: 041 933-3477
ROSSLYN WHOLESALERS
Shop 10, 15 Kotzenberg St, ROSSLYN T: 012 541-1390
RAVAT & SONS INTERNATIONAL
- Mbeki St, Shop 3 Bosveld Ctr MOKOPANE , T: 015 491-1011
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- St C/O Grobler, POLOKWANE T: 015 295-7597
SENTOSHA T/A VOLT ELECTRICAL
433 Pretoria St, C/O Mandela Dr , PRETORIA T: 012 320 6595/082 576 7766
SELECTIVE LIGHTING
28 West St, NEWTON PARK T: 041 365-2636
STRAND HARDWARE CC
18A Diaz Rd, PARSONSHILL T: 041 585-6996
THE LAMP FACTORY
261 Plantation St, SILVERTON T: 012 804-8242
TWIST ELECTRICAL
690 President Steyn St PRETORIA NORTH , T: 012 546-3246
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WALKERVILLE HARDWARE
85 Main Rd, WALKERVILLE T: 011 027-5000
WOODHILL HARDWARE & GAS
948 St Bernard Dr, GARSFONTEIN T: 012 998-0264
WATT ELECTRICAL
54 Millie Krause Place, Krause St, Oranjesig BLOEMFONTEIN FS, T: 051 101-0206
Safely Shop on Facebook Marketplace.
Don’t make marketplace mistakes, here’s how to safely shop on Facebook marketplace.
This little piggy went to market(place)
We all know the internet can be a dangerous place and we need to be careful, but somehow the convenience and familiarity of Facebook marketplace has us letting our guard down.
As useful and exciting as shopping on this platform can be, there are still dangers involved and it’s best to keep your wits about you when you’re online bargain hunting.
It’s still an onlline/real world cross over.
Just like Craig’s list and OLX, FB Marketplace is nothing but a platform connecting real world sellers with real world buyers. And just like those more well-known platforms are mostly unregulated and free-for-all spaces, marketplace also doesn’t have any real inherent safety features.
Yes. User ratings can help, but as with Google reviews and business ratings online- these credentials can be bought.
Check locations, and snoop around. Use your common sense. Before you agree to a sale, try to get as much information as possible from the seller and about the seller. (Or buyer.)
Keep it public.
NEVER AGREE TO A PRIVATE MEETING. Even if you don’t want to meet at a restaurant of coffee shop, at least pick a public parking lot or space with other people around and proper lighting if you are doing it at night. It’s also a good indea to either go with someone, or as least let someone know when and where you are going. Share the details of the person you are meeting en even share your live location with someone you trust. You can never be too safe.
COD or POD
Never pay up front! If the seller won’t agree on Cash On Delivery (COD), or Payment On Delivery (POD), don’t waste your time. You should really be very careful about sending or transferring money if you haven’t seen the item physically. It’s ok if you agree to a certain deposit or even a transport fee, but never pay 100% up front. This is a sure way to lose your money and get scammed out of your purchase
There are many ways to stay safe online and in the real world and we suggest your read on for even more personal safety tips.
