How 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
Read moreGet roof repairs done in Cape Town before winter arrives!
It’s well worth your while to chat to the friendly team of roofing specialists at Empire Roofing if you suspect there may be trouble up above! You could save yourself a lot of time and money by getting to the root of any roofing issues before they become major problems!
Read moreDRAINAGE SYSTEMS
-Avoid switching on and off the circuit breaker for the geyser by the main, for it will lead up to the element getting burnt.
Read moreKitchen Paint advice
Painting the kitchen ceiling is one of the ways to reinvent your space , it is an affordable way to make your kitchen more appealing, you need to make sure the kitchen floor is well matched. If you are not sure, look for experts advice..
Read morePrinting on Canvas, Where do I start?
You can do your own sketch of sizes and ideas you have to see if it will work for your wall space
Read moreSauna Materials and Supplies
Many people dream of having their own saunas at home, these can be used to relax and for multiple health reasons. Setting them up can be done outside or you can turn a room from your house into your very own sauna room. Here are a few basic tips and steps on how to do it
Read moreInstalling Laminate and Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is available in a large range of styles, designs and colours.
Read moreKitchen critters: how to get rid of cockroaches
Cockroaches are amongst the most detested and, often, feared household pests. Keeping cockroaches out of your kitchen is important for hygienic reasons and for purposes of general comfort for both your family and any guests.
Read morePainting Your Home
Many people assume that professional painters just slap some paint on a brush and get to work, but that just isn’t true.
Read moreIn this expect article we will discuss building a retaining wall.
After inspection the engineer will determine, the type of blocks to be used, the quantity of the materials which will be required.
Read moreYour contractor is your partner, know them better
As a client, you don’t want a contractor to be in your home for a month, doing work that could be have been completed in a week or two
Read moreSpas
An in-home spa allows you to step away from the long hours of work, and to find yourself in a positive space that is the repercussion of all your hard work.
Read moreMaster Key Systems: a convenient security solution
When it comes to convenient security, not much beats having a master key. Master key systems allow for homeowners, who have authorised access, to lock and unlock different doors around the house with just one key; the master key.
Read moreBagging or rendering: which one is for you?
One of the best ways to update the exterior appearance of your home is through bagging or rendering.
Read moreAfter an emergency
If tap water is available, fill a bathtub and other containers in case the supply gets cut off
Read moreHow to identify a good painter.
As for roof painting and waterproofing a good painter must clean it thoroughly before painting or waterproofing it.
Read morePool Cleaning
Cleaning your pool regularly keeps your pool looking brand new and hygienic to swim in all year round. The type of pool cleaner you choose depends entirely on the type of pool you own in terms of size and depth, as well as how regularly it needs to be cleaned. This article will ensure that you have a meaningful and informative break down on what pool cleaner variations are available and which one will best cater to your needs. Au
Read moreWire Balustrades
Having wire balustrades is a great look for anyone's home, the next step is making sure you keep the look you have wanted through all the seasons. Here are a few tips to making sure your doing the best maintenance for your home.
Read moreInstall proper barriers, covers, and alarms on and around your pool and spa
If Pet Safety is your main concern, then the Leaf Net or PVC Cover would be your best option. Both are strong enough to keep your pets out of the water and safe. For lightweight pets, the best option will be the Leaf Net, and for heavier pets, it would be the PVC Cover.
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