Top four signs that home automation is not for you
Home automation is fast becoming one of the most popular home design and customisation trends. However, as a highly advanced, technology- dependent system, home automation is often not for everyone. Familiarise yourself with these four points before investing in home automation to decide if it is right for you.
Read moreDrywall is one of the Toughest trades to master.
Always sand the entire wall to flatten out all imperfections.
Read moreQuantity Surveyor
When you are moving house or thinking of making renovations it is important to always contact a Quantity surveyor to have a look at what you planning. They will come and have a look at the feasibility of a project and acquire paperwork that is needed for the project.
Read moreAirconditioning - Controlling your Enviroment
We are fortunate enough, as South Africans, to live in a country with a beautiful climate that shows us all ranges of what the seasons bring.
Read moreWarranty Inspection
A home warranty check, often referred to as a home inspection, is typically conducted to assess the condition of a property before it is sold.
Read moreGlass cutting
If you ever need to cut glass for some DIY work at home, follow these simple steps. These are 2 simple methods to cutting glass if you do not have a glass cutter. These 2 methods involve a few tools and need to be done very carefully for complete success
Read more3 things you should know about roof inspection process
Getting our roof inspected frequently will improve the longevity of the building. It will also save you considerable expenses that you would have otherwise spent on repairs when your roof gets damaged
Read moreTop tips for balcony safety
Balconies are one of the best ways to maximize your living space at home and can be the perfect way to allow access to fresh air and sunlight on stories above the ground floor or to give apartment flats an outdoor dimension.
Read moreHow to by build your deck the eco-friendly way
If you are considering building a deck to add to your outdoor living experience, why not do it the green way. There are many tips and trick to ensure you build your deck with minimum environmental impact, here are just a few to get you started:
Read morePool and Snooker Tables
Having a pool table is a great for use in social situations and with the family, but it is also very important to maintain the table for best use and to have the best equipment for when playing the game!
Read moreSecurity Screens & Doors
Security, especially in South Africa is a major concern in the home. There are a wide variety of security options available including; doors, screens, burglar bars and expandable security gates. A secure home can still blend in with the architecture and design of your home. This means that your hard work in building and having a beautiful home and lovely aesthetics need not be compromised by a security system and physical security mechanisms around the home!
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 moreRepairing Plaster Ceiling and Drywall Cracks
Scrape flaking paint and any other loose material from around cracks with the 1-inch putty knife.
Read moreTree Surgery
Tree surgeons or otherwise called a Aborist is a person who takes care and maintains tree's, this is often needed as people happen to have conflict with their garden trees all the time due to natural growth. It is a tree surgeons job to solve this by maintaining the beauty of the tree but solving the problem.
Read moreSafes
A safe is an age old mechanism that keeps valuables in the home safe. 21st century technology, however, has expanded on the idea of the safe and has made it an incredibly viable safety investment for homeowners. Depending in the style of safe you choose for your home, its functions will differ. Homeowners may require different options for their safes, whilst others may only require a very basic system. Hiring a pr
Read moreBamboo Blinds
Bamboo blinds can add a nice natural touch to your house. They are reasonably pricey but are easy to maintain and put up. With a few simple tools you can have your bamboo blinds set up in your house to give your room the natural flow of light through them.
Read moreGarden irrigation systems: drip or spray irrigation systems?
Keeping your garden’s water supplies at a reliable and constant level is vital to maintaining its health and natural greenness. Some of the most popular garden irrigation systems include drip irrigation and spray systems, with each containing advantages and disadvantages that make some systems better suited than others.
Read moreArtificial Grass
Installing artificial grass requires careful planning and execution to ensure a durable and aesthetically pleasing result
Read moreDecks
Commonly decks are constructed from timber and can either be attached to your house or freestanding. An attached deck with bi-fold doors is a good way to extend the living area of your house. Freestanding decks can be used for a gazebo or to surround a pool or outdoor spa.
Read moreBathroom cabinets and cupboards
Wall-mounted bathroom cabinets are a wonderful way to save space in your bathroom, reduce clutter, and store personal items out of the way, these can be selected from a variety of choices based on size and shape. Normal bathroom cupboards have the same option and are installed in a very similar fashion.
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