Cleaning your Oven
Nobody wants to clean an oven. In an ideal world, our appliances would do nothing but cook us our roasts and warm up our coffee - unfortunately, idealism is nothing but an aspiration!
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Bagging 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.
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Wallpaper trends for the creative homemaker
There are so many options when it comes to wallpaper design that choosing the right one for your home can be overwhelming. To make your search for the perfect wallpaper a little easier, it is always advisable to check out the latest and most popular trends.
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Glass Splash Backs: a versatile décor solution
Glass splash backs are a popular design element that has been in use since the 1990s. Splash backs are composed of coloured cladding made of glass and are often found in bathrooms or kitchens.
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Air 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.
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Get 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!
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Why Tree Felling is Important?
Tree felling, often seen as a contentious issue due to its environmental implications, holds significant importance in various aspects of human life and ecosystem management.
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Refrigerators and Freezers
There are many options to choose from when it comes to settling on which design, function or model of refrigerator or freezer you want. Use this guide to make sure you consider all the most important aspects of this central kitchen element before you make a purchase. Refrigerators can be either freestanding or integrated into the surrounding cupboard space. Making the choice b
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Termite Control
Termite control is available to all property owners and should be carried out every year or two. Holes are drilled around the homes perimeter and barrier chemicals placed in them and sealed with a small stopper.
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Should you add on or just move on?
In fact to get the maximum benefit out of any alterations you make, you need to be fairly sure that they will make it possible and comfortable for you and your family to stay on in your home for at least the next few years.
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Cleaning Contractors
In terms of safety, hiring a reputable cleaning contracting company can be a safer bet in South Africa compared to hiring an individual cleaner, as companies are more likely to conduct background checks, verify references, and adhere to legal requirements such as obtaining work permits for their employees.
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Trellis Security gates are more than security gates
We recommend when shopping to buy trellis gates, especially in the coastal areas ,that you buy a gate with a 15 year anti corrosion guarantee.
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Clever ways to burglar proof your home
Motion beams, alarms, burglar bars, and heavy-duty locks are some of the most obvious security tactics homeowners consider when trying to make their home safe and less vulnerable to intrusion or burglary. However, there are other inexpensive and strategic ways to make your home impossible for burglars to enter.
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Sub 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.
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Self-levelling cement screed floor
The beauty of a cement screed floor is the ability to be able to stain, paint, polish or etch to suit the style of a home.
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Revitalise Your Space: Creative Marble Restoration Ideas for Homeowners
Learn how to breathe new life into your home with creative marble restoration ideas, including polishing and honing techniques tailored for homeowners.
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Skips
Most home improvement projects require the disposal of waste material and the best and possibly most efficient way to do this is to hire skip bins.
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Builders Clean Up
After you have done some renovating in your house there is always debris dust and other types of leftover dirt from the build. These contaminants are heavy and difficult to clean without the proper equipment and materials. Without a proper clean up taking place there could be serious health risks for your family, So you have to be very precision and thoughtful when you clean after builders.
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Double glazed windows: upgrading your standard windows
Modern construction has introduced advanced technology to some of the most basic home-elements, such as windows.
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Safety 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
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