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Three 15 minute Home Fixes

These low-hassle upgrades make a big difference

 

 

1. Light-bulb Moment

 

Overhead lights in high-traffic areas like the hallway, outside the front door or in the garage are often overlooked once people have passed through, and all those left-on hours have an effect on your electricity bill. Look for an auto switch that reacts to movement and can be set according to your preferred time frame. The result? You save money and it’s less hassle when your hands are full.

 

 

2. Save your Smalls

 

By ignoring the no-tumble-dryer rule for delicates you run the risk of ruining your smalls and swimwear. Put a compact telescopic drying rack (try the Retractaline Mini from Makro) in the laundry (preferably over a sink) for instant post-wash drying.

 

 

3. Best Seat

 

If it’s broken, scratched, worn or just plain ugly, your toilet seat is ready for replacement. For under R100, and 10 minutes of removal and replacement time, you can update your home’s throne, just like that.

 

 

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