Hot Water System Installation
Hot water systems are an integral part of our homes and with a little tender loving care can perform perfectly for years. To install it is highly recommended to hire an expert and to ask for advoce for the best suited system in your house
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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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HOW 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.
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How to keep your cables neat and untangled
A nest of messy, tangled cables behind one’s TV or sound equipment, or even next to one’s bed, can be an impractical and unsightly problem leading to impossible knots and even damage to one’s electronics. Here are some tips to get your cables organised, neat and easy to manage:
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The Essentials of Tarring a Driveway in South Africa
Discover the key steps and considerations for successful driveway tarring in South Africa.
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Fireplaces
Fireplaces can create a home that is grand, a home that is modern or a home that is minimal. Whatever you choose, HomeImprovement4U can help you make that choice come alive.
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Stained Glass
Stained glass can be used for feature windows, shower screens, mirrors, splash backs, furniture inserts, glass coffee tables, lamp shades and mosaics.
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Kitchen design: the finishing touches
In designing a kitchen, the main items one initially focuses on are the cabinetry and counter top style or finish. However, what about the finer details?
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HOW OFTEN SHOULD WE CLEAN WINDOWS
Overtime both the glass and frame can deteriorate if they aren’t cleaned and cared for properly.
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Cupboards and Wardrobes
Drawers and pull out racks are a good idea to include in your design. Suppliers of cupboards and wardrobes should offer a good quality product and service.
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Carpet Cleaning
Typically a quotation is based on the area to be cleaned and how many rooms are involved. Fabric protection usually is available at an extra cost. Only the carpet fibers should be cleaned and the backing, underlay or floorboards should not be wet.
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Types of Air Conditioners
Air conditioners certainly provide comfort for those living in harsh climatic environments. South Africa certainly is one of these.
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What is a Skylight?
Rooftop windows and skylights can give a number of advantages to home owners.
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After an emergency
If tap water is available, fill a bathtub and other containers in case the supply gets cut off
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Easy construction tips for you
Domestic roof Construction is the framing and roof covering which is found on most suburban detached houses in cold and temperature climates
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Differences between wet and dry carpet cleaning
The Duo Applicator features twin contra-rotating brushes which open up the carpet pile and work the duo-P carpet cleaning powder deep and evenly into the pile and around every fibre.
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What is the difference between Grid-Tied, Hybrid and Off-Grid solar systems?
Africa municipalities are currently buying electricity from homeowners at a lower rate than selling it to them.
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Enerst Contractors
To existing and new home owner you must always be aware what type of pipes are in your homes.
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Tilers and Tiles
Your tiler should provide you with a written quotation; ask for references, past experience and ask if they have some photographs of past work.
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Going From Good to Great using Overlays and Microtoppings
"How do you go from doing what anyone can do to creating your own distinctive look and giving customers exceptional projects?"
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