Getting the home cocoon-friendly against winter chill

With the winter chill in the air it is natural to want to cocoon, curl up and find solace in one’s domestic habitat. As in nature, this time of year in the bushveld is ideal for being enveloped in a hull that withstands the elements until the onset of early spring that, in turn, would invite outdoor living again.
When international trend forecaster Faith Popcorn reportedly coined the term of cocooning in the Eighties, she apparently promoted a concept that involved building a shell of safety around oneself.
In this week’s home improvement focal pages we are marketing a similar approach, as our advertisers embark on presenting products and services to assist in getting the home cocoon-friendly for the remaining stretch of winter and beyond.
Lekker Fireplaces Braais & Décor is offering cosy options to banish the winter blues, as is UFO Furnishers with comfy recliners and plush couches perfect for slipping in under a blanket with a book or a remote control.
Find appliances, tools and accessories for the home at special rates at Gelmar, an offer that lasts until 25 June.
When in need of materials like granite tops visit Minaco, or Bargain House for their autumn specials on products that vary from floor tiles to cement bricks.
For concrete products consult PPC Readymix Polokwane, which demonstrated their confidence in the local economy with the opening of a new branch on the outskirts of the city last week.
Safintra Roofing is there for innovative aluminium, zinc and metal roofing, fasteners and accessories, while Wasa Pumps is the go-to for assistance with irrigation and water systems.
When it comes to giving the house an exterior facelift, a visit to Paint Pot and Top T should feature on any home improvement to-do list.
The applicable inserts being distributed with this week’s copy of Polokwane Observer advertise Builders Warehouse’s wide range of products and Buco’s hardware and buildware.
With these readily available solutions, the drabness of winter might very well get overtaken by excitement over a cocoon-ready nest just in time for early spring to rear its petal-covered head.

Story: YOLANDE NEL
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