General Safety Tips:

• Keep matches out of the reach of children.
• Do not overload electrical sockets or run electrical cords under carpets.
• Install smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in your home – don’t forget to check them at least annually.
• Take care with portable heat generating appliances such as irons, kettles and heaters.
• Develop and practice an escape plan - plan two ways out of every bedroom.
• Never use flammable liquids for starting braai fires or to remove stains from clothing.

What to do if a fire occurs:

• Display your local Fire Department telephone number near the phone then learn it.
• Crawl low in smoke.Never open a door that is hot to the touch.
• Wake everybody in the house.If your clothing catches fire - STOP, DROP, ROLL.
• Have a safe place to meet out of the house.
• Never re-enter the house for pets or personal belongings.
• Tackle the fire if it is safe to do so. 

The Securadoor Fire Blanket

The Securadoor Fire Blanket is an essential must-have safety device for every home and business. Made from 100% glass fibre, it is used to smother incipient (starting) fires, depriving it of oxygen and ultimately stopping it in its tracks. 

The Fire Blanket is folded into a quick release fire retardant mechanism, making it easy for use for beginners.  It can be installed for ease of access in accident prone areas in your home such as the kitchen and is also an essential in every business such as workshops and garages etc. as well as for your car. 

The Securadoor Fire Blanket is available in the following sizes:

• 1m x 1m
• 2m x 1.2m
• 5m x 1.5m
• 2m x 2m 

Order yours today from Makro Online and stop fires before they start!

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AGA has unveiled one of its new colours from their Contemporary Neutrals collection Slate – designed to add a sense of quiet luxury and pared-back chic to any kitchen… Slate is rich, sumptuous and with real depth and a feeling of timeless modernity, and looks likely to become a staple AGA colour for years to come.

The new colours are available on the AGA 60 – which, at just 60cm wide, is perfect for smaller spaces – as well as 3-oven and 5-oven Total Control and Dual Control models. The AGA Total Control is on when you need it and off when you don’t. The AGA Dual Control features hotplates that can be turned on and off independently, saving on energy costs.

Recognised as the world's best cooking appliance, the AGA oven commands a level of adulation more often associated with the glitz of Hollywood fame -- and generates similar devotion. It's deemed the number one luxury appliance brand and is revered as one of the top three design icons of the century. It's the kitchen centrepiece of Celebrities, Professional Chefs, Royalty and discerning Homeowners across the globe. AGA represents a lifestyle, one that owners embrace and share fervently with others.

For more information visit www.agaliving.co.za

The full range is available directly from AGA South Africa and a selection from Bergzicht Furnishers, Gas & Equipment, Melvill and Moon, Metelerkamps and cookware range online from takealot.com.

The AGA name has long been synonymous with good food and fine living and the AGA Cookshop, featuring cookware and accessories, draws heavily on these values.

A boiling kettle is synonymous with the warmth and hospitality of an AGA kitchen. Their kettles are designed for maximum performance with a thick solid base which ensures a quick boiling time. The kettle features an insulated easy grip handle, and is available in several colours. Priced from R 1 500. 

Recognised as the world's best cooking appliance, the AGA oven commands a level of adulation more often associated with the glitz of Hollywood fame -- and generates similar devotion. It's deemed the number one luxury appliance brand and revered as one of the top three design icons of the century.

It's the kitchen centrepiece of Celebrities, Professional Chefs and Homeowners across the globe. AGA represents a lifestyle, one that owners embrace and share fervently with others.For more information visit www.agaliving.co.za.

Whether your family outing is fishing, hiking, swimming or just chilling in the fresh air, GLAD will help you to make any outdoor activity special.  

With GLAD Press’n Seal you can turn any cup into a travel cup, simply seal the top of the cup or glass and stick a straw through – so if you are going on a bumpy adventure, there won’t be any spills.

Prepare some tasty snacks and wrap them individually in GLAD Cling Wrap or GLAD Zip Seal Bags and pack them in a cooler box to munch later.

Use GLAD Ice Cube Bags to keep your cooler box cold at picnics and braai’s, plus use them to add ice-cubes to cool drinks.

When hiking, take empty GLAD Zip Seal Resealable Sandwich Bags to store your garbage until you can dispose of it in a suitable bin.

GLAD Zip Seal Resealable Bags are perfect for holding shells and other souvenirs found on outdoor adventures.

When by the pool, sea, or any body of water – keep your camera, phone, or tablet safe, secure, and dry in a GLAD Zip Seal Bag.

GLAD Refuse Bags with Forceflex Stretchable Strength are great for camping - use them to keep pillows and camping gear clean and dry – as well as for cleaning up and safely disposing of your rubbish.

When camping, store toilet paper in a GLAD Zip Seal Resealable Bag to keep it clean and dry but still accessible.

Protect your first aid kit in a GLAD Zip Seal Resealable Bag. Their 'zip seal' ensures sterile medical supplies like bandages, band aids and lotions stay dry and clean. 

GLAD is always happy to help on all special occasion. GLAD wishes all Dads a spectacular Father’s Day!   All GLAD products are made for your convenience with the purpose of keeping your food fresh for longer. GLAD – Saving good food. From going bad. Visit www.glad.co.za for more information and follow ‘GLAD SOUTH AFRICA’ on Facebook; Available in the GLAD aisle of most supermarkets.

The AGA name has long been synonymous with good food and fine living and the AGA Cookshop, featuring cookware and accessories, draws heavily on these values.

Whether you are planning to whip up a quick toasted cheese on the AGA hotplate or a dinner for 20 using the versatility of your AGA cooker, they have the tools to suit your needs. Their range of cookware, textiles and essential roasting and baking products have all been exclusively designed with AGA owners in mind. Cooking with AGA Cast Aluminium will result in deliciously rewarding dishes and an effortless clean up! Lightweight and easy to handle, the collection’s Teflon® Platinum Plus non-stick coating inside and out makes cooking with less fat simple, plus it is scratch resistant and so easy to clean.

The roaster with griddle lid, a versatile 2-in-1 product is perfect for cooking healthy roasts, as well as griddling meat and fish. The heavy gauge 5mm flat base ensures constant, uniform heat distribution and delivers outstanding energy efficiency. Suitable for use on all heat sources except induction.

Recognised as the world's best cooking appliance, the AGA oven commands a level of adulation more often associated with the glitz of Hollywood fame -- and generates similar devotion. It's deemed the number one luxury appliance brand and revered as one of the top three design icons of the century.

It's the kitchen centrepiece of Celebrities, Professional Chefs and Homeowners across the globe. AGA represents a lifestyle, one that owners embrace and share fervently with others.For more information visit www.agaliving.co.za.The full range is available directly from AGA South Africa and a selection from Bergzicht Furnishers, Gas & Equipment, Kloppers, Melvill and Moon, Metelerkamps and cookware range online from takealot.com.

World Baking Day is coming up on the 17th of May, 2017, and GLAD products complement this occasion perfectly.

With so many uses, GLAD is a wonderful kitchen companion, brilliant for baking and exceptional for storage. Make sure GLAD helps you in your baking endeavours this baking day!

• Crush biscuits cake bases between two sheets of GLAD Bake and Cooking Paper to make cleaning easier
• When you need lemon or orange rind, apply a sheet of GLAD Bake and Cooking Paper to the outside of your grater - it will collect the rind and your grater will be easy to clean
• Set chocolate shapes or chocolate dipped fruit like strawberries on a sheet of GLAD Bake and Cooking Paper to keep them from sticking
• Homemade pastry placed between two sheets of GLAD Bake and Cooking Paper is easy to roll and doesn't stick
• Line dessert moulds with GLAD Bake and Cooking Paper to prevent your cake or dessert from sticking or for an interesting patterned effect

Please visit www.glad.co.za for more information and follow ‘GLAD SOUTH AFRICA’ on Facebook; Available in the GLAD aisle of most supermarkets.

Kohler is constantly looking for opportunities to partner with designers to ignite the power of this world-class brand, boasting a heritage of over 143 years in innovative and leading edge design. The Design Joburg event is perfectly positioned as a platform for close and meaningful collaborations with interior designers, to showcase Kohler as a bathroom and kitchen brand, in sync with the needs of the discerning designer and home owner.

Kohler Highlights at Design Joburg

• Together with Atelier Interiors the distinctiveness of a Kohler bathroom experience comes alive in a collaboration fused with modern contemporary and timeless design. Inspired by Kohler’s ability to seamlessly fuse innovation and technology this specific space aims to showcase the sleek, and ultra-contemporary products available to create a bespoke bathroom experience. Deemed as an absolute showstopper, the Kohler Mica Round Basin, with the thinnest edge Kohler has ever produced in a basin, will be adding its cutting-edge design to enhance the contemporary ambience of this space. This piece draws its popularity thanks to its durability, made of Supramic® material and DFI stain-resistant surface coating, making it easier to clean. The Kohler Composed Mixer will also be on display, the Titanium finish makes this mixer uniquely edgy, cool and a stunning addition to any modern interior including dark spaces or a bright backdrop.
  
  
• Working alongside Ditau Interiors, Kohler will be giving the modern-man exactly what he wants to create the ultimate 21st century man-cave. Modern enough to meet the needs of the evolving man yearning for a hi-tech lifestyle, while still creating a restorative retreat that is healing in its nature and naturally appealing in its appearance. The Kohler Derring® Basin from the range of Kohler Artist Editions Basins complements this man cave impeccably with its textural beauty that cleverly combines glaze and pattern to create a palette of ever changing, light reflective neutral tones. Never ceasing to amaze a designer with its range of products the Kohler Purist Rose Gold Mixer slots itself perfectly into the creation of a man-cave with its simple architectural forms with sensual design lines and careful detailing, making it an honest interpretation of classic modernity.
  
  
• The collaboration with Studium, will be earmarked by a marriage between African modernism meeting transitional contemporary narratives in creating the South African Heritage Apartment. Where it’s all about colour and boldness, the Kohler Forefront Black Basin makes a captivating statement in unpacking the emerging trend of adding dark colours to the bathroom.
  
  
• Finally Kohler will be partnering with Copperleaf Studio to showcase the infinite possibilities of the Kohler Karbon Kitchen Mixer. With its flexible design and water delivery the Karbon essentially puts water exactly where you need it. Its award winning functionality options include a smooth laminar stream or a forceful spray, and its MasterClean™ spray face prevents mineral buildup. The sleekly styled joystick control is easy to clean and maintain.

“The infinite possibilities Design Joburg has opened up for Kohler and our collaborators is evident in the spaces we have worked together to create, that are indeed the epitome of leading edge design, innovation, inspiration and most importantly enveloped in the essence of Africa,” enthuses Ronelle Badenhorst, Commercial Director for Kohler Africa.

For more information visit www.africa.kohler.com/highlights or email us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call on 011-050 9000

Families celebrating Mother’s Day will be happy to know that GLAD can lend a helping hand in the kitchen.

Get more from your Mom’s Day meal with these handy hints!

• For easy-peel garlic, slice off the flat end of the bulb, exposing all the cloves, cover with GLAD Wrap and microwave on high for one minute. When cool, remove the wrap and squeeze!
• For a no fuss, no mess way to crumb meat, chicken or fish, place in large GLAD Zip Seal Bag with breadcrumbs and shake!
• When roasting vegetables or cooking chips, line the tray with GLAD Bake and Cooking Paper for a non-stick result and hassle-free cleaning
• For dessert, line dessert molds with GLAD Bake and Cooking Paper or GLAD Wrap to prevent cake or dessert from sticking.
• Make chocolate dipped strawberries and refrigerate on a plate or tray lined with GLAD Bake and Cooking Paper so they won't stick.

Glad wishes all Moms a spectacular Mother’s Day! Please visit www.glad.co.za for more information and follow ‘GLAD SOUTH AFRICA’ on Facebook; Available in the GLAD aisle of most supermarkets.

Add some history to your kitchen with these gorgeous hints of vintage grandeur.

Whether your kitchen is covered in colour, or simple and minimalistic, these pieces will add a classy, interesting edge to the room.

Also, if you're in Cape Town and want to source product - we can easily arrange that.With Handles Inc you can easily create a slick designer pad, quirky villa feel, a bathroom haven or a cutting-edge office environment with their quality handles and bathroom accessories. Architects and interior designers know that it’s details like these that make a space truly unique and exceptional. With a collection of over 9000 items to inspire you, Handles Inc has specialist designer pieces personally selected from top global manufacturers. With these exclusive ranges and a design-savvy team on hand to assist, Handles Inc will help you make your home or office a space that reflects your individuality – and a dream to live or work in. For your local stockist visit www.handlesinc.co.za or call 021-422 2322.

AGA is adding a sumptuous new colour to its range. Dartmouth Blue. It is reminiscent of the sea and looks fantastic in both traditional and contemporary kitchens…  

Blues – particularly denim hues – are big news at the moment, with many trends consultants predicting they will be the hot shades for this year. So it isn’t a huge coincidence that AGA have chosen a beautiful rich blue as the latest AGA colour. AGA cookers are well known for their longevity, and new colours are chosen on the basis of what will be great and loved in years or decades to come.  

The new shade – Dartmouth Blue – is just one of those shades: contemporary but classic and designed not to date, it looks fantastic in a host of settings, including both wood and high-gloss kitchens. It is called Dartmouth Blue because it is that beautiful shade you see when the sea meets the sky.  

The new colour is available on the AGA Total Control – which can be on when you need it and off when you don’t – and the AGA Dual Control, which has ovens that are on all the time and hotplates you can switch on and off as you need them. Each comes in 3-oven and 5-oven models with the option of an integrated module. The compact AGA City 60 is also available in Dartmouth Blue and – at just 60cm wide – is ideal for smaller kitchens.  

Every AGA cooker is manufactured by skilled craftsmen and every one of the 15 stunning colours in our collection is achieved through multiple coats of vitreous enamel. It is this process that helps provide the depth of colour and the stunning finish for which the AGA cooker is renowned.  

Recognised as the world's best cooking appliance, the AGA commands a level of adulation more often associated with the glitz of Hollywood fame -- and generates similar devotion. It's deemed the number one luxury appliance brand and revered as one of the top three design icons of the century. It's the kitchen centrepiece of Celebrities, Professional Chefs and Homeowners across the globe. AGA represents a lifestyle, one that owners embrace and share fervently with others. The simple fact is that the AGA is an amazing cooker – easy to use, a joy to live with and a great addition to any home, and of course it produces great food. It’s a design icon that is as relevant today as it was innovative at the time of its invention.  

The AGA is available in a number of colours and sizes, designed to run on a variety of fuels and can be programmed to suit perfectly the rhythms of your daily life.  

For more information visit www.agaliving.co.za. The full range is available directly from AGA South Africa and a selection from Bergzicht Furnishers, Gas & Equipment, Kloppers, Melvill and Moon, Metelerkamps and cookware range online from takealot.com and available soon through yuppiechef.com.