by Xtraspace | Aug 23, 2022 | Miscellaneous
Eight easy winter home improvement projects, ideal for over weekends when you’d rather stay indoors. With cold weather keeping us indoors, winter is the perfect time to tackle a few jobs around the home. Here we offer ideas for eight winter home improvement projects,...
by Xtraspace | Jan 14, 2022 | Miscellaneous
Vital questions to ask before renting a property in South Africa. Renting a new home comes with many unknowns. It’s important to ask questions and get the answers before signing a lease. These are some of the most important questions to ask an estate agent...
by Xtraspace | Sep 14, 2021 | Miscellaneous
Some practical tips and creative ideas for painting furniture. Older furniture that’s looking a bit dated or damaged can get a new lease on life with a fresh coat of paint or an interesting paint technique. Even new but somewhat boring furniture like a pine...
by Xtraspace | Sep 14, 2021 | Miscellaneous
How to add a splash of spring colour and warmth to your home. Spring brings colour, warmth and fragrance into our lives. Bring the same elements into your home with our low-budget décor tips. Strategically locate scatter rugs Well placed scatter rugs add...
by Xtraspace | Aug 20, 2021 | Miscellaneous
Décor tricks to make a small room appear more spacious. Small rooms can seem pokey if you make the wrong décor choices. Use these decorating tips to give a small space the impression of being larger. 1. Paint the walls a light colour Dark walls can make a...
by Xtraspace | Jul 22, 2021 | Miscellaneous
What to cook or play during loadshedding to make power outages more bearable. Loadshedding has been around for more than 10 years. According to Eskom, we can expect it to be around for at least a few more. In this article, we offer: ideas of what to do during...