Tupperware’s Inspiring Odyssey

A Surprising Ingredient In 1945, Earl Tupper sought plastic resin from Bakelite, but due to scarcity, was handed a polyethylene slag – a dense, rubbery waste from petroleum refining. Although discarded by companies like DuPont and Bakelite, this “black gold” held immense potential for Tupper. Revolutionizing Food Storage Before the advent of Tupperware, food...

Luxury Home Decor Stores in South Africa

As an entrepreneur, I’ve had the opportunity to explore various sectors, including the vibrant world of luxury home decor in South Africa. The country is a goldmine of unique and luxurious decor items that reflect our diverse cultures, innovative design, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Here are some of the top stores where you can find...

Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of Moving House

The prospect of relocating to a new dwelling, community, or perhaps nation is thrilling. When one’s the living situation has deteriorated to the point that leaving one’s previous home and starting over is the only option, most people welcome the opportunity with open arms. Moving to a new area, city, state, or even nation can...

AC Smackdown: Which Air Conditioning Setup Are The Most Energy Efficient?

Many factors make it difficult to have a meaningful conversation about the relative “efficiency” of various air conditioning units, including the reality that various cooling innovations provide vastly different degrees of “cool” and the fact that the efficiency levels of air conditioning units, especially refrigerative air conditioners, can vary greatly even among distinct models...

Identifying Utility Leaks via Thermal Imaging

Leaks are an extremely common issue in piping systems that are buried underground. Because these leaks are buried underground, it may take some time before they are discovered. This could result in significant issues and significant costs associated with their repair. When these leaks are found sooner rather than later, repairs can be made...

Purchasing a Renovated Home – Some Tips Facts to Consider

Are you looking to purchase a house that has recently undergone renovations? If you answered yes, read on. Some real estate investors get their start by purchasing older homes in desirable areas, which they then “flip” after making necessary improvements to the properties. This is a sound commercial practice for the real estate investor to...

The Benefits of Having a Home Inspected

How to Evaluate the Benefits of Having a Home Inspection Done Price is only concerned with finding a good bargain, whereas value is concerned with meeting the actual requirements of the client (buyer, agent, or seller). To further clarify, who are the parties involved in a real estate transaction, specifically the customer, the agent,...

The Cost of Roof Repairs or Replacements

Some of South Africa’s older homes have roofs that are beyond repair and require replacement instead. A roof regeneration or roof upkeep may be determined to be the best course of action based on the findings of a home inspection. Some suburbs of South Africa are home to the majority of the country’s available...