A beginner's guide to contemporary interior design
Contemporary interior design has a long history of eras and trends, but remains an approach to design firmly rooted in personalised creative expression.
Read more10 Steps to Growing Trees
Trees need room to grow their branches above the ground and their roots below the ground. Avoid planting too close to overhead telephone or power lines, or too close to buildings. Most medium sized trees should be located at least 2 meters from any wall. Check whether your tree has an aggressive root system and needs to be further than 2 meters from any wall or building. Some trees have large surface roots and will lift paving.
Read moreHow to identify a good painter.
As for roof painting and waterproofing a good painter must clean it thoroughly before painting or waterproofing it.
Read moreProtect Your Oasis: Preventing Evaporation in Your Swimming Pool
Discover how pool covers can save water and money on maintenance for your swimming pool.
Read moreSolar Heating
Lowering your electricity bill and being energy conscious are two of the most prominent reasons for converting to solar energy. Although the initial setup may be costly and time consuming, the end result is always well worth it- for both your wallet and your carbon footprint. Solar water heating works through a process of converting sunlight into heat energy that increases the temperature of water. Solar panels often have a mirror system that concentrates sunlight into a smaller surfa
Read moreCleaning Service
When your work life becomes too time consuming and your house starts to build up a bit too much dust, a cleaning service can come in handy at these times. There are many different kinds of services that are up for offer. These are there to suit your time schedules and needs.
Read moreLED: light up your home the eco-friendly way
LED lighting stands for light emitting diode and functions by conducting electricity directly and only into light, rather than into light and heat.
Read moreHow to extend the life of the waterproofing on your flat roof
If the waterproofing is done reasonably well at the time of construction, then the life expectancy of the waterproofing layer if it is properly cared for could easily last in excess of 20 years.
Read moreBathroom Ventilation
A shower ventilation system can be very efficient if it is placed in the correct position so that all steam can be sucked in, if this is not done correctly and. build up takes place in your bathroom there is more chance of a a build up of mould or mildew.
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 moreBenefits of Custom made Furniture
Some people do not use their sitting area as much as others, this would mean it would be normal to buy ready made furniture. For those who have specific needs and want for their comfort, a custom made piece of furniture is the answer.
Read moreHow to choose the perfect couch
Couches of sofas are the central piece of any lounge or recreation room. With a comfortable set of couches, your lounge is guaranteed to be an often-used meeting place for the family after a busy day of work or school.
Read moreBath Resurfacing Specialist
The bathroom is definitely one of the most important rooms in the house as it used daily for cleaning oneself and definitely relaxation too. A well-designed bathroom in good condition means that you will get the most from it. When your bathroom surfaces, tiles and fixtures are looking worn, cracked, chipped or faded, resurfacing, rather than replacing, could be the answer. Resurfacing should often be a cheaper alternative to replacing a bathroom and involves a heavy new glossy surface applied on top of any porcelain, ceramic or fibreglass!
Read moreConstruction is a very delicate practice
soil samples have to be taken to predict the standup time
Read morePreparing your wall for Wallpaper
Preparing a wall for wallpaper installation and maintaining the wallpaper afterward requires careful attention to detail
Read moreFLAT CONCRETE ROOFS, BALCONIES SCREEDING & LEVELLING
Make sure that the screed allows water to flow away and one should be able to see with naked eyes that the screed is sloping.
Read moreRoller Doors
Old Garage doors can cause more problems and safety hazards then most people think, so maybe it time to install a new door with a torsion spring and do-it-yourself tensioning. Installing a new, double garage door yourself will save you several hundred dollars and should take eight to 12 hours if you’re fairly handy.
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 moreBi-fold Windows
Bi-fold windows are one of the most innovative, practical and attractive window designs available to homeowners. This style of window works through a folding mechanism that allows each half of the window to fold back into a neat and discrete vertical stack on opposite sides of the opening.
Read moreCeramic Restoration
Ceramics include any object or structure made from clay that has been fired in a kiln into a permanent form. Ceramics are incredibly versatile and can not be limited to just one category or function. They come in the form of porcelain artworks, dinner ware, pottery vases, China teacups and teapots, decorative wall tiling and floor tiling, just to name a few.
Read more