RENOVATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
Drawings should be put in place inspected by an assessor and be approved before any project starts. Building an illegal, foreign or not recognised structure by the municipality is totally unacceptable, free advice must be given to consumers of the services and products.
Read moreHow to choose an Architect in South Africa
Ensure that your chosen Architect keeps you informed as the design process unfolds/progresses and that he or she adheres to the proposed project deliverables or design milestones/timelines.
Read moreWhy do you need to use an Architectural Professional for your Building Project?
Although some designs are eye-catching and modern, they may not conform to your specific needs or requirements.
Read moreFrom Concept to Construction: How Drafting Services Streamline Home Improvement Projects
Learn how drafting services turn home improvement dreams into reality with precision and expertise
Read moreIf you’re selling your property, then consider this …
Have someone with a fresh pair of eyes, point out areas of your home that need work and consider the following.
Read moreArchitects
Its roots go back to Stone Age times and have grown to immense heights in terms of creativity and innovation. For a profession that has grown through years and years of history, surely your home deserves to be created by somebody with expertise and talent. HomeImprovement4u wants to actively ensure that you find an architect with the talent and experience learned through the ages.
Read moreColour Consultants
When it comes to choosing a new a colour for your house it is important to know which ones will benefit yoour mood and the room. This can be helped with knowing how to use the differnt colours, this is what colour consultants do, but colour it's quite simple, but it's not easy. In short, a color consultant specializes in the complex effects of color and creates color solutions for a client's goals.
Read moreBenefits of a large Garage
Having a garage can offer numerous benefits for homeowners, and considering a flat-roofed garage for potential future home extension can be a practical choice
Read moreHow 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 moreDecorators: Finding your guide for brilliant design
Hiring an interior decorator to guide you through the designing process of homemaking may seem like an unnecessary expense, but there are real benefits to seeking a professional.
Read moreCommon design flaws and how to avoid them
When redesigning your home, or building from the foundations up, avoiding design errors should always be a concern. The simplest layout or placement flaw can truly hinder your experience of your home and prove to be very frustrating and costly.
Read moreDEFECTIVE BUILDING DEFECTS
A common risk is the construction/ addition of unauthorized building structures which may add to the structural burden
Read more6 Mistakes to avoid before you build
Set your budget or get assistance in setting it, be realistic and have a 10% contingency fund
Read moreThrows and Duvets
There is no need to go knocking down walls and ripping up carpets. The best way to turn your bedroom into a luxurious and stylish space? Your bedding.
Read moreClient and Business Relations
Building Credible relationships in the world of business is always ideal and the best way to ensure you get a referral for future work.
Read moreBuilding Project managers and what to tell them
Its always a good idea to personally speak to your building project manager, this is because it is not an easy job to do 100% when there is not real scope of what you as the home owner are wanting to do, so here are a few tips to help yourself and him/her.
Read moreOver 60 and looking to renovate
The application requirements differ with each of the above categories, considering that relevant dwellings may likely only fall within the third category, only these requirements are listed below:
Read moreYour first building experience?
While you do want the best quality construction, you also want to ensure that every cent you spend is delivering value
Read moreColour Consultants: Choosing the perfect hue for your home
The function of a colour consultant is to know the effects and atmosphere given off by certain colours and, based on this knowledge, give clients advice when it comes to choosing colour schemes for their home.
Read moreInterior design mistakes to avoid
Interior design is a true art that some are more naturally skilled in than others. Improve your interior designing skills by taking note of these definite don’ts:
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