Carpets
Carpets are definitely one of the most popular floor coverings in South African homes and for good reason. They are comfortable, attractive, durable, and add character and warmth to any home. Nothing quite beats the feel of carpet. If you are thinking about laying new carpet, you’ll need to visit a carpet supplier.
Read moreHow to design a more Eco-Friendly Home
For any building to receive a certificate of occupancy, every professional involved - from the designer to the builder - needs to comply with SANS standard 10400-XA building standards
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soil samples have to be taken to predict the standup time
Read moreSheds and Garden Huts
Decorating a garden hut can be a delightful project that allows you to express your creativity while enhancing the ambiance of your outdoor space.
Read moreSafety in Glass Pool Fencing
If you are looking to install your own glass fence for your pool, you will need to have all the necessary tools and safety tips that are necessary for this to be a successful job. The help of a professional is always recommended but it can be done alone. Here are a few safety tips
Read moreSub Floor ventilation
All houses or cottages have some type of Sub floor ventilation, it is important to keep an eye out and to make sure that there is not a safety or health hazard that could happens. It is usually very noticeable and should not be too expensive or hard to fix.
Read moreInstalling Laminate and Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is available in a large range of styles, designs and colours.
Read moreDeck Maintenance: mastering the basics
Maintaining one’s deck is an important task that must be done regularly and thoroughly if one wishes to keep their deck a long-term investment. Depending on the type of deck, a different basic maintenance routine must be followed.
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 moreLifts/Elevators
Installing a lift into your property is an expense sometimes worth taking. It is important to take into account all size and maintenance details when maintaining a lift in your house. Daily check ups and weekly visits from professionals is vital for everyone who uses its safety.
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 moreAsbestos Removal
You’ve heard of the deadly effects of Asbestos and may have heard stories of what happens when a person is exposed to it, but what should you do if this toxic substance is found in your own home?
Read moreHome Automation
Home Automation sounds, to the inexperienced ear, like one of the most overwhelming and terrifying concepts in the world. What we don’t think about, however, that we have been living in automated homes for a vast majority of our lives.
Read moreHOW MUCH IS IT TO BUILD A POOL IN SOUTH AFRICA?
The approximate starting price for a basic, small-sized swimming pool in South Africa is from R 50,000 to R100,000.
Read moreHOW OFTEN SHOULD WE CLEAN WINDOWS
Overtime both the glass and frame can deteriorate if they aren’t cleaned and cared for properly.
Read moreFloods - What to do?
All South African rivers experience flooding at one time or another. The potential for flood damage is particularly high where there is development on low-lying, flood-prone lands.
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 moreAirconditioning - Controlling your Enviroment
We are fortunate enough, as South Africans, to live in a country with a beautiful climate that shows us all ranges of what the seasons bring.
Read moreThe pros and cons of sandstone paving
Sandstone is one of the most popular paving materials and makes for a natural and light coloured paving style that has a distinctive appearance which some choose for its similarity to beach sand tones.
Read moreMarble Tiles
Marble tiles are unique in that each one has a slightly different colour and swirling pattern, so it's no surprise that they make for one of the most exciting and beautiful flooring options available.
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