Common design flaws and how to avoid them
When redesigning your home, or building from the foundations up, avoiding design errors should always be a concern. The simplest layout or placement flaw can truly hinder your experience of your home and prove to be very frustrating and costly.
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Landscape design for beginners
Designing your garden can be an exciting and challenging task, but also a daunting one. If you’re unsure of how to begin, but want to make your garden an expression of your own creativity, consider following these tips to start off your garden design adventure.
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How 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.
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How to Choose the Best Renovation Contractor in Cape Town?
Communicate your expectations and needs clearly with the contractor and establish a project management plan that includes regular progress updates and communication.
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Bathroom Ventilation
A shower ventilation system can be very efficient if it is placed in the correct position so that all steam can be sucked in, if this is not done correctly and. build up takes place in your bathroom there is more chance of a a build up of mould or mildew.
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Common home security system problems to avoid
Alarm systems are a vital tool for protecting your family and home. However, correctly installing, maintaining and using these systems are not as straight-forward as most would assume. Ensure you are aware of these common errors in home alarm system use to make sure you get the most out of your alarm system’s security potential.
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Plastering Materials and Supplies
If you’re new to plastering, it can be quite a scary concept to begin with! If you have the right tools and an idea of how to use them and you know what your the end result should be you should have no reason to worry. so here are a few tips in case you feel like you don't know enough.
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Dry Walling
A Drywall is used to construct walls and ceilings and has become a popular material now used in most homes. Drywall is also known as wallboard, plasterboard or gypsum board and takes the form of panels of gypsum plaster pressed between thick sheets of fiberglass matting or heavyweight paper that are called facers and backers. Additives that prevent mildew, condensation or flammability can be induced in the gypsum plaster layer.
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Carpet flooring Materials and Supplies
Installing new carpet not only bring out the beauty of a room but provides insulation, and a comfortable surface to walk on. Choosing a carpet and installing it can be an annoyance, with the right tools and supplies you will be able to fit in your ideal carpet in your room.
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LED Lighting The Next Dimension
LEDs operate differently than traditional incandescent light bulbs. This makes LEDs far more rugged and durable than traditional incandescent light bulbs.
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Bi-Fold Doors
Bi-Fold doors have slowly become more popular in the modern day homes. They look sleek, let in light and join up our homes with our gardens. If the weather changes you can simply open or close your doors without any difficulty or fuss. They only become a problem when you look at the price.
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Fire damage how to go forward
If your home has suffered fire damage, knowing the correct steps to take both immediately and a few days after the fire can save you a lot of stress and expense. Here are some easy tips on what to do immediately after a fire has occurred on your property in order to minimise the damage and make the restoring process easier and more effective:
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Best Televisions and Screens
Your baby will probably spend more time in the nursery than anywhere else, so that room needs to be safe. Choosing your baby room furniture is one of the most important first steps you will need to take when designing your child's room.
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How 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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Alternative options for affordable decking
save up to 30% on your material cost by using H3 treated pine instead of your traditional Balau decking
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How 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:
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Fiberglass Pool Repairs
If you have a fiberglass pool, you're in luck. These pools are durable and require little maintenance.
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Tar surfacing vs Paving (An interesting debate)
Another issue to take note of is the surface on the ground (is there grass, paving, tar, concrete, sand etc).
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Gate Materials and Supplies
Having a gate or fence is very important for safety of the children or animals. Installing it alone can be a daunting job, but as long as the fencing materials and design you choose are top quality, the installation should be relatively simple.
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