A friend of mine recently moved into a new place, and I have taken great delight in laughing at how his face contorts when faced with the cost of each item to furnish the house.

‘Did you know that X costs Y’ as panic flashes across his face – call me a sadist, I don’t care. Unfortunately unless one likes to live in a crib that resembles a crack den (euphemistically described as minimalist) you’re going to need to fill up some of that empty space, which is where finding a good deal can make or break your bank account.

Take for example a Five-Piece Outdoor Patio Set that’s down from R6 999 to R2 599, free delivery, how about them apples? Let’s run through some basics:

• Five-piece handmade bamboo patio set
• Bamboo is used nationwide for its top durability and anti-mite quality
• Four large-size chairs made from bamboo with upholstery covering
• Round table with tempered glass
• Table dimensions: 80cm (L) x 74cm (H) x 80cm (W)
• Chair dimensions: 79cm (H) x 59cm (W) x 58cm (L)

Well done, look at you flexing your adult muscles.

Time to celebrate that purchase with another purchase ek se, the Fine Living Pancake Maker for R199 (down 33%). Four slots, fast and oil-free, can also be used to make eggs – what more can you ask for?

Pancakes on the patio, I think all those doubters owe you an apology.