Home

Structural SOLUTIONS

The problem

erious drainage problems in their undercover braai area compelled the owners of this house in Rondebosch, Cape Town to redo their garden. Since the adjoining properties are higher than theirs, their stoep, backyard and garage regularly became flooded whenever it rained. Ironically, though, good rainfall was a scarcity in the Western Cape up until last year and this resulted in another problem: the ongoing drought had left

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Home

Home2 min read
Step-by-step FANCY APPLE TART
Makes 1 × 30cm tart • Preparation: 40 minutes Baking time: 50 minutes • Oven temperature: 180°C • 500g phyllo pastry (you need 14 sheets) • 125ml butter, melted • icing sugar, to serve (optional) • 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1c
Home2 min read
Step-by-step PICKLED FISH
Serves 6–8 with hot cross buns • Preparation: 30 minutes • Cooking time: 20 minutes • about 200ml flour • 5ml turmeric • 2kg hake or snoek fillets • oil for shallow-frying • 6 large onions, peeled • 375ml brown vinegar • 250ml water • 125ml sugar • 6
Home2 min read
Step-by-step CHERRY AND ROSE POKE CAKE
Bake (or buy) a sheet cake and turn it into a Black Forest dream with a few simple extras. Makes 1 cake • Preparation: 15 minutes • Baking time: 45 minutes • Oven temperature: 160°C • 6 eggs, separated • 500ml castor sugar • 250ml sunflower oil • 250

Related