Your 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 moreWhen do your chimney and fireplace require a professional clean?
Keeping your chimney and fireplace clean has a lot more benefits besides basic hygiene. A clean chimney and fireplace reduces a smoky odour in the home, allows a fire to burn nicely, prevents smoke from billowing into living spaces and decreases the chance of a fire emergency.
Read moreProskim Construction
You need to have a steady hand and a well experienced eye. So here is a few tips for you
Read moreProskim Construction Painting Tips
Painting your Roof is equally important as pressure cleaning it or leakage repairs.The first and foremost thing to check before painting it is that you must make sure that the surface of the roof is dirt free and dry before you paint it.
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 moreThe BIG Question....What Is The Cost Per Square Meter To Build A House
Similarly, when it comes to building a new home, there are a few basics which need to be taken into account before being able to answer the question
Read moreWaterproofing
water penetrates slowly but surely through your walls, roof or concrete deck. In that way water can cause a lot of damage to your furniture and even your ceilings, It can turn out to be very, very expensive.
Read moreRepairing Plaster Ceiling and Drywall Cracks
Scrape flaking paint and any other loose material from around cracks with the 1-inch putty knife.
Read moreMetal Fabrication and welding
Metal fabrication and metal welding, are two distinct processes. Metal fabrication refers to the process of making a final project from metal, whereas welding is a specific type of operation that can be done to metal in the fabrication process.
Read moreCarpenters
Carpenters may specialise in a particular area of the trade, so please be sure your chosen professional is able to complete your specific project by advising very clearly what you need and what you expect!
Read moreReinventing your space
Before choosing a colour, look at your space and find a shade that works best with the other accents in the room.
Read moreAsk for a guarantee
Reliable and Honest-To find the right contractor to work at your property can be tough. One of the most Important things to look at is finding a company with a good track record. One that is reliable and honest and happy to give you recommendations from previous clients.
Read moreConstruction is a very delicate practice
soil samples have to be taken to predict the standup time
Read moreOur Building Standards.
If a quote seems low it would obviously seem very tempting, but the truth is that when one compares apples to apples, all quotes should be very similar,
Read moreCreating More Space in Your South African Home: A Guide for Homeowners and Renovators
Renovate your South African home to unlock hidden space and transform it into your dream sanctuary.
Read moreExpert tips for improving your home's market value
When selling a house a new roof increases its market value.
Read moreDrywall is one of the Toughest trades to master.
Always sand the entire wall to flatten out all imperfections.
Read moreTilers and Tiles
Your tiler should provide you with a written quotation; ask for references, past experience and ask if they have some photographs of past work.
Read moreThe pros and cons of log homes
A cosy log home is one of the best options for homeowners looking to incorporate a rustic, natural design aesthetic into their living space.
Read more7 Things to consider before starting your renovation!
7. Security Your home will be open 8-10 hours of the day, with gates opening and closing. The opportunistic criminal can see this as an invitation to gain access. Inform your contractor if, and when you are expecting deliveries and when your gardener will be there and when not. Most contractors and their staff will guard your house, as if it is their own, so you don’t have to be concerned.
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