Generator Installation
Installing a generator in your home requires careful consideration of several factors to ensure safety and functionality. Here are some guidelines for determining the best location for a generator installation and key safety considerations:
Read morePatio Cleaning
There's nothing like relaxing on beautifully clean Patio but Patios take a beating over the years, cleaning paving and patios is often thought of as a tough job and gets pushed down the to-do list. This can be solved with small jobs being done regularly.
Read moreNurseries
A nursery is, in essence, a home for baby plants to be grown and nurtured until they are fully-grown. People who own nurseries should have a good grasp on how to care for a variety of plants
Read moreHow to choose the perfect living room carpet
A soft, comfortable carpet adds to the atmosphere of a relaxing family space where parents and children can come together after a busy day. Choosing the right kind of carpet that looks on trend, but is also practical for a family area, can be a challenge. Have a look at these simple guidelines to find the perfect carpet to suit your living room:
Read moreSite Preparation
Top soil containing grass roots should be removed from the area on which unreinforced or reinforced slabs are to rest. Any loose or disturbed ground should be compacted.
Read moreCleaning your Patio
Cleaning your patio and maintaining it is very easy if it becomes a part of your weekly routine, just simple jobs that do not take much time but could have a big effect on the look. A few times a year a nice spring clean can also make all the difference.
Read moreEconomic Opportunities in the Circular Economy: Waste Management Entrepreneurship
Explore how waste management entrepreneurship in South Africa is driving economic growth and sustainability through innovative circular economy practices.
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.
Read moreCommon Automatic sprinkler problems
Having an automatic sprinkler in your garden can be a very convenient way to keep up with watering the plants without having to plan it in the schedule of your everyday life. But they do not come without their own problems.
Read moreSteps to achieve Feng Shui in your home
The benefits of ensuring that your home subscribes to the doctrine of Feng Shui are numerous. Feng Shui is the practice and belief that manipulating your living environment can improve your overall life. The benefits, according to practitioners of Feng Shui, include increased harmony in one’s life, increased prosperity, and good health.
Read moreSigns of a Water Leak
A high water bill or a sudden increase can be the result of a water leak. Signs which may indicate a water leak
Read moreLED: light up your home the eco-friendly way
LED lighting stands for light emitting diode and functions by conducting electricity directly and only into light, rather than into light and heat.
Read moreWhat is a Skylight?
Rooftop windows and skylights can give a number of advantages to home owners.
Read moreClever ways to burglar proof your home
Motion beams, alarms, burglar bars, and heavy-duty locks are some of the most obvious security tactics homeowners consider when trying to make their home safe and less vulnerable to intrusion or burglary. However, there are other inexpensive and strategic ways to make your home impossible for burglars to enter.
Read morePrepair the wood
Staining plywood is a little trickier since plywood tends to soak up stain at different rates,
Read moreChoosing the Right Home Gym Equipment for Your Home
Explore how to select the ideal fitness equipment for your South African home. From cardiovascular machines to strength training gear, this guide covers everything you need to know about maximising space, choosing durable equipment, integrating technology, and budgeting effectively for your home gym. Start your journey to better health today!
Read moreSolar Power
However, we as homeowners need to keep in mind that we still have a responsibility to the environment and our earth when we build our beautiful homes.
Read moreSeamless laminated wood
When looking at laminated wood flooring, they all look the same except for the colours. There are a lot of different laminates like plain edge, bevelled edges, smooth edge or rough finishes
Read moreHow to Identify Defects in Old Buildings
Some of them might be right in front of your eyes while some are hidden problems.
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