Common causes of household odours and how to remedy them
Sewerage smell, damp odours and drain stenches. Few household problems are more unpleasant, and make your home less comfortable, than bad smells. Read this list to find out the most common causes of household odours, and how to fix them:
Read moreSolar Heating
Lowering your electricity bill and being energy conscious are two of the most prominent reasons for converting to solar energy. Although the initial setup may be costly and time consuming, the end result is always well worth it- for both your wallet and your carbon footprint. Solar water heating works through a process of converting sunlight into heat energy that increases the temperature of water. Solar panels often have a mirror system that concentrates sunlight into a smaller surfa
Read moreYour Ultimate Home Renovations Check List
When it comes to property renovations, doing your homework beforehand is the first thing you owe yourself. Proper planning is of paramount importance and it eliminates the two monsters that normally haunt both contractor and property owner; one: going over my budget, and two: taking longer than expected to finish a project. From my expensive bad experiences, I have come to understand that there is a checklist to follow if you want your property revamp to be hassle free.
Read moreMaximizing Solar Energy Efficiency: Tips for Optimizing Your Solar Power System
Learn how to optimise your solar power system for peak performance and energy savings with expert tips tailored for homeowners in South Africa.
Read moreFactors to consider when purchasing a house
When considering purchasing a property always research on what expansion is allowable by the town planning regulations.
Read moreGarden tools
Thinning new plants is an important part of gardening. If you want to get the best result you will need something that can cut the plants at soil level and and something that is thin to get between the small plants. This is why choosing the correct tools is important.
Read moreGarden Clean up tips
Cleaning up your garden at the end of summer in preparation for winter is important for maintaining its health and preparing it for the colder months. Here are some tips for homeowners in South Africa along with the tools you may need:
Read more10 Steps to Growing Trees
Trees need room to grow their branches above the ground and their roots below the ground. Avoid planting too close to overhead telephone or power lines, or too close to buildings. Most medium sized trees should be located at least 2 meters from any wall. Check whether your tree has an aggressive root system and needs to be further than 2 meters from any wall or building. Some trees have large surface roots and will lift paving.
Read moreBenefits of a large Garage
Having a garage can offer numerous benefits for homeowners, and considering a flat-roofed garage for potential future home extension can be a practical choice
Read moreRefrigerators and Freezers
There are many options to choose from when it comes to settling on which design, function or model of refrigerator or freezer you want. Use this guide to make sure you consider all the most important aspects of this central kitchen element before you make a purchase. Refrigerators can be either freestanding or integrated into the surrounding cupboard space. Making the choice b
Read moreTransform Your Kitchen with Custom Glass Splashbacks: Ideas and Inspiration
From vibrant coloured glass to mirrored and textured designs, custom glass splashbacks offer endless design possibilities to transform your kitchen. Learn how these stylish features can brighten your space while providing easy-to-clean protection.
Read moreSurveyors
A surveyor is responsible for ensuring that a building is safe, accessible and energy efficient.
Read moreHow to choose an Architect in South Africa
Ensure that your chosen Architect keeps you informed as the design process unfolds/progresses and that he or she adheres to the proposed project deliverables or design milestones/timelines.
Read moreOven Installation
Well done, you have selected your new oven, it needs to be installed in your kitchen. If it is a straight swap out for an old oven, installation will be considerably less complex. If you are installing a new kitchen or renovating your existing kitchen then you are likely to have to consider a number of factors. These include the presence of a power point or a gas point (for gas ovens).
Read moreHydronic Heating
Hydronic heating is one of the most popular home-heating solutions today. It functions by circulating warmed water through radiators, radiant tubing in one’s ceilings or floors, or through warming baseboards.
Read moreDining room furniture: choosing the perfect dinner table
Choosing the perfect dinner table to complement your dining room and surrounding dining room furniture, involves multiple considerations relating to the design and practicality of the table.
Read moreOver 60 and looking to renovate
The application requirements differ with each of the above categories, considering that relevant dwellings may likely only fall within the third category, only these requirements are listed below:
Read moreHow to choose the perfect showerhead
One of the best ways to start your day is with a powerful, hot shower. That’s why taking the time to purchase the perfect shower head is well worth the effort.
Read moreChandeliers
There are very few elements of design that have managed to hold their own through centuries. One of these elements, however, is the chandelier.
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