Asbestos Removal
You’ve heard of the deadly effects of Asbestos and may have heard stories of what happens when a person is exposed to it, but what should you do if this toxic substance is found in your own home?
Read moreTop tips for beginners in tree surgery
Tree surgery is a maintenance aspect in the cultivation, management, and design of trees and shrubs. Tree surgeons practice the repair and maintenance of trees in order to keep plants healthy, as well as improve their appearance and enhance their design. Here is a simple guide to tree surgery and its main exponents:
Read moreSafety tips for handling paint
Painting your home, or even giving one room a colourful makeover, can be a fun and creative activity the whole family can join in on.
Read morePalisade Fencing
Securing your home with adequate fencing is one of the most important defenses against intruders gaining entry to your residence.
Read moreCleaning a Patio Screen
While cleaning, take the opportunity to inspect the screen for any tears, holes, or damage. Repair or replace any damaged areas to ensure the door continues to function effectively.
Read moreGetting Your House Ready for the Summer Rains
Get your home rain-ready with essential tips for South Africa’s summer rains. From roofing repairs and gutter cleaning to waterproofing your foundation and sealing windows, these steps help prevent costly damage, keeping your home dry and secure all season long.
Read moreCushions and pillows
Cushions and pillows are among the most basic and effective aspects of décor in any room, whether it be a lounge, bedroom or dining room. Cushions and pillows are more than just decorative though, they have a functional role to play in that they lend comfort to furniture, or allow for a good night’s sleep.
Read moreCommon Blind Installation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Transform your home with flawless blinds installation by avoiding common mistakes. From measuring windows correctly to choosing the right materials, this guide offers practical advice for homeowners in South Africa to ensure a successful project. Save time and money by following these expert tips!
Read moreImportant Checklist for Counter tops
Glass, Granite and many more options are available when you are looking for new counter tops in your house. With a wide variety of colours and textures to choose from, there is bound to be something just for you.
Read morePREPARING A WALL FOR PAINTING
The swatches don’t always reveal the actual colour when it dries. You can test a few colours of paint on a spare piece of wood and place it against the wall.
Read moreConstruction Inspection
All building foundations should be compacted to engineer's MODASHTOO spec and fumigated by qualified pest controller as to avoid any foundations/ structural defects in future
Read moreTree Felling
While chances are you won’t have any problems, safety should always be the top priority.
Read morefinding innovative ways to save money when deciding to build a home
Building vertically keeps the cost of the slab and roofing to the minimum.
Read moreClothes Dryers
These machines make life just that little bit easier, they can make life a little bit more pricey but if used efficiently is the perfect way to have a fresh set of clothes ready the next day. The latest sensor technology on many models reduces drying times for greater energy efficient and time saving.
Read moreFive garden tools every gardener should own
Some say a gardener is only as good as his/her tools. Here is our list of top five garden tools that no dedicated gardener should be seen without:
Read moreCarpet Tile Maintenance
The best first tip top give is that areas where there is a lot of traffic should be vacuumed every second day, Perimeter and edges should be addressed weekly.
Read moreStained Glass
Stained glass can be used for feature windows, shower screens, mirrors, splash backs, furniture inserts, glass coffee tables, lamp shades and mosaics.
Read moreWhat to do during a power outage
First, check whether the power outage is limited to your home. If your neighbours' power is still on, check your own circuit breaker panel or fuse box.
Read moreLighting Maintenance
Its time to have a look at your electricity and decide if you are doing it right, our home lights are what use most of our electricity every month. If you are able to utilise as little lights as possible in a room then you are succeeding in saving power through light maintenance.
Read moreSteps to achieve Feng Shui in your home
The benefits of ensuring that your home subscribes to the doctrine of Feng Shui are numerous. Feng Shui is the practice and belief that manipulating your living environment can improve your overall life. The benefits, according to practitioners of Feng Shui, include increased harmony in one’s life, increased prosperity, and good health.
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