Maintaining your wooden Fence
When getting a wooden fence in your garden it can be a great blessing. There are a few things you will need to remember though, these are just a few tips on taking care of your fence.
Read moreColour Consultants: Choosing the perfect hue for your home
The function of a colour consultant is to know the effects and atmosphere given off by certain colours and, based on this knowledge, give clients advice when it comes to choosing colour schemes for their home.
Read moreSwimming Pool Cleaning
There’s nothing worse than a murky, green swimming pool. Keeping your’s clean this season is certainly worth it if you want a cool, clean place to dip and relax all summer long. Read through our guide on how to keep your swimming pool blue and beautiful. Firstly, it is important to understand why your pool goes green. The unpleasant green colour is attributed to algae which are visible because of their vivid green pigment; called chlorophyll. The more algae multiply in your pool water, the greener it will be. Ele
Read moreA simple guide to raft foundations
Raft foundations are also known as Mat foundations and are large slabs of concrete that are used to support both walls and columns.
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 moreHow to termite-proof your home
They may be small, but termites can wreak real damage to your home if you don't take preventative measures to stop them.
Read moreWaterproofing
Waterproofing is when you secure a structure or object and make it water resistant.
Read moreCanopies
Having a garden or outdoor area at home is made all the more enjoyable when you find the perfect canopy for protection from the elements and can appreciate your garden-come rain or shine. Without shade protection, a beautiful garden, pool or patio set may lose its appeal on those sweltering summer days when sun protection and a break from the heat is needed. Garden canopies can be a wonderfully aesthetic and practical solution to this problem as they protect any outdoor space and can form a fu
Read moreStorage and Removals
Moving and storing involves lots of packing and confusion, this is why it is important to have everything in order so that the removal and storage of your items is done efficiently and safely!
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 moreBookshelves and Cabinets
Determining the best location for bookshelves and shelving in your home depends on several factors, including the available space, the layout of your home, and your personal preferences.
Read moreEssential Home Inspections for South African Home Buyers
Don't overlook essential home inspections; ensure safety and compliance when buying in South Africa.
Read moreAir Conditioning Systems
Choosing an air conditioning system is much more than picking the biggest, best or cheapest system you can find. If you do not choose wisely you may end up with an inefficient and costly system. With our problems with Eskom and with electricity prices soaring an air conditioner needs to be tailored to your home and your needs to perform well and not waste energy.
Read moreThe Role of a project manager
The project manager will be responsible for general liason between the field and the architect and owne
Read moreHiring a Building Contractor
Hiring a contractor can be one of the most stressful experiences you encounter, so getting the right team on board is critical.
Read moreArtificial Grass - Moving Forward
Artificial grass is a new form of home improvement that is expanding the possibilities in homes, offices and sporting fields around the world.
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 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.
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