Every home handyman dreams of having the worlds best toolbox, with a tool for every occasion. But apart from those once-off tools, what are the basic essentials necessary to tackle the majority of home improvements?

Thanks to Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Kate Winslet, Kim Kardashian and Monica Bellucci, curvy is now sexy like never before. If you're full figured, take pride in those killer curves and play with numerous styles, cuts and colours to find what works for you.

Amateur astronomy, or stargazing, is a pastime that has enthralled people for centuries. It is a hobby where participants view the night sky, either with the naked eye or with a portable telescope.

Home aquariums add beauty, colour and character to just about any room in your house, and according to Feng Shui principles, a well kept aquarium invites wealth and prosperity into your home.

Buying a cot, also known as a bassinet or crib for your baby is one of the most important decisions you will have to make as you prepare for your little ones arrival.

LGs Optimus 3D is a worlds first as the name implies, it is the first smartphone with 3D technology. Not only that, it also offers 3D without the need for special glasses.

The Nintendo 3DS is finally here, giving the world its very first portable 3D gaming system.

Nothing compares to the taste of your own home-grown vegetables. Most of us think of summer vegetables, but why not plant some, or all, of these options below and create your very own winter vegetable garden?

If internet access is a basic human right, as a recent UN report suggests, South Africa is a long way from implementing it

Ever wondered why some perfectly ordinary homes appear so warm and inviting, while plusher interiors may feel sterile and boring? The secret lies in the effective use of colour, for every shade has a psychological value that affects your mood.

There are several impressive plants that can brighten up an otherwise bleak time of year and help create a winter wonderland in the cold and damp season.

The ancient Romans used mosaic craft as spectacular floor decoration. The Byzantine era had cathedrals with brilliant, glowing mosaic icons. Now, you too can try your hand at this age old craft. Its fun, fairly easy and gives surprisingly good results even if you do not have an artistic bone in your body!

It all began in 1998, with the publication of British writer Helen Fieldings novel, Bridget Joness Diary. The story of an overweight, average looking young woman negotiating the hurly-gurly of life, love and career, liberally dosed with wacky humour had women readers cracking up and wanting more.

Many of us would like to think that our carefully taken photographs are artistic and attractive, but would we consider them in the same league as a fine painting?

More people are getting involved in the creative process of graphic design. The traditional methods of hand rendering or pasting up collages have largely been replaced by computer graphic design software, which enables the designer to explore more possibilities in a shorter time.

Gold has been a fascination of mankind for centuries. It is the most ductile and malleable metal known, making it ideal for jewellery applications, the fact that it does not tarnish in contact with air or water adds to its allure.

The landmark 1969 movie, Easy Rider positioned the Harley Davidson motorcycle in the spotlight. Although the stars of the film were officially Peter Fonda, Denis Hopper and Jack Nicholson, many claim the true stars were the Harley Davidsons used in the film.

Its the one item of clothing in your wardrobe that can see you through anything, a night around town or a camping trip, a quick drive to the supermarket or even for lounging around the house.

First, do your research and understand the characteristics of furniture belonging to specific eras, depending on what you're interested in. Make sure that you deal only with reputed antique dealers.

As a parent, you want the very best for your little one. When it comes to prams, your first impulse might be to go for the cute ones in snazzy colours.