“Suddenly Felt a Headache From Spinning”: Woman’s Home Renovations Leave Mzansi Feeling Dizzy

• A woman undertook a personal home improvement project, revitalising her maternal grandparents' residence
• The ongoing renovation, documented in a brief video, was shared on TikTok, offering a glimpse into her major changes
• Online viewers were quick to offer congratulations and express inspiration, while also eagerly anticipating further updates
• Briefly News spoke with Mlondolozi Kani of Kannjani Consulting and Supply Services about home renovations

A touching video highlighted a woman's heartfelt efforts to breathe new life into her maternal grandparents' house, even before the renovation was complete.

The personal project was shared on TikTok by @zanay_n, where it garnered numerous comments from supportive social media users.

The clip begins by showing the kitchen in its original state: a dull space featuring an old two-piece cupboard set, untiled floors, and walls that appeared to have gone without a fresh coat of paint for many years. It then rapidly fast-forwards, transitioning to a view of the new front door, now strengthened with a burglar door and an attractive wooden main door. Upon opening, the camera sweeps fast into the renovated kitchen, revealing gleaming tiled floors, freshly painted walls, and a sleek silver fridge.

The swift tour continues into a bedroom, showcasing clear progress despite obvious signs that work was still underway. Although the video moved at a rapid pace, it was evident that the woman had undertaken an impressive amount of work, transforming the dated interior into a much brighter and more modern living space for her grandparents.

Home renovations for a smaller house

We at Briefly News spoke with Mlondolozi Kani of Kannjani Consulting Supply Services, a company known for its expertise in home improvement, to get his professional take on the recent renovation of a grandmother's house.

The man was asked what some of the challenges of renovating older homes, especially areas like the kitchen and bathrooms, are. He said:

"With old homes, you often find surprises. The main challenges are usually hidden. You might uncover outdated plumbing, dodgy electrical wiring that needs upgrading, or uneven walls and floors. Dealing with dampness is also common. It means you need a good plan and a flexible budget for the unexpected."

For someone looking to renovate a small house like an RDP, we asked the home renovation expert what a rough estimate of the cost involved would be today. The man responded:

"It varies a lot, but for a basic, decent renovation of a small RDP-sized house, think new tiling, fresh paint, upgrading a small kitchen and bathroom, maybe new doors, you're probably looking at anything from R40K to R80K. If you go for higher-end finishes or if there are structural issues, it can easily go up from there. It's an investment."

When asked what key advice he would give for someone embarking on a renovation project, especially when budget is a concern. Mlondolozi shared:

"Plan, plan, and plan some more. Get at least three quotes for every part of the job. Don't be afraid to do some of the easier work, like painting, yourself if you can. Always set aside a contingency budget, maybe 15-20% of your total budget, for those unexpected issues I mentioned earlier. Materials are key, don't compromise too much on essentials."

SA shares excitement

The video prompted an outpouring of congratulatory messages from social media users, who expressed admiration for the renovation work. Many appreciated the progress shown but shared a desire to see the transformation in more detail, commenting that the fast-forwarded version made them feel a bit dizzy.

Some online users found deep inspiration in her dedication, assuring her that such a selfless act would bring huge blessings. Others speculated that @zanay_n was offering a tease of the ongoing project, anticipating a full reveal of the completed house once all the work was finished.

User @Becoming Mr Molokwane said:

"You're doing well. Do it at your own pace. Don't be pressured by the unemployed angry youth who just spread hate everywhere they go❤️🙏🏾."

User @Albert Tumisho Machete declared:

"I sold the RDP to her. I'm glad she's making it look beautiful."

User @setwabakhomotso shared:

"Slow down, sis, we're also excited, but calm down and try again😩."

User @Boipelo added:

"Aowa, Aowa! Slow down so that we can acknowledge God’s greatness properly, please! ❤️🙌🏽."

User @Rose Dadoo joked:

"Bathong, I suddenly felt a headache from all that spinning hle 😭."

User @Ellen said:

"🥰♥ Please give us a proper one, this is too quick. Loving the glow up, Congratulations darling, God is good."

User @Babylicipis advised:

"Wait till you finish your project, then you can show us, no need for Fast and Furious."

User @Anele Bongy added:

"I am trying to see, but the camera is moving fast, congratulations ❤️."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News