Gas heaters: safety tips every homeowner should know
Gas heaters are one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to fight the cold during chilly seasons. However, they do come with the risk of fire, gas explosions, or gas poisoning, if they are used incorrectly. Here are some tops tips to help you get the most out of your gas heater, whilst keeping your family and home safe:
Read moreColour Consultants
As a client, you should be ready to show your Colour Consultant personal artifacts such as fabric, rugs and other décor items that will help them understand you as a person.
Read moreTop Benefits of Using Fence Raisers: Enhanced Security and Privacy for Your Home
Fence raisers are a smart home improvement choice, offering enhanced security, privacy, and aesthetic appeal. Learn how raising your fence height can deter intruders, protect outdoor assets, and create a peaceful, private oasis in your backyard. Explore the numerous benefits today!
Read moreOven Installation
Well done, you have selected your new oven, it needs to be installed in your kitchen. If it is a straight swap out for an old oven, installation will be considerably less complex. If you are installing a new kitchen or renovating your existing kitchen then you are likely to have to consider a number of factors. These include the presence of a power point or a gas point (for gas ovens).
Read moreGarden Fences
Fences are a vital part of the modern home. We install fences for two reasons; to keep things in and to keep things out
Read moreRamifications of selling a home without municipal approved building plans
The reality is that if alterations and additions have been carried out on a property without municipal (local authority) approval and the property is then sold, it can become quite a complex legal matter.
Read morePest Control Materials
If you are wanting to get into Pest Control or you are just wanting to invest in some equipment in case the need arises there are plenty of things you are going to need. For your safety and for the safety of those around you it is highly recommended that you do lots of research before you begin.
Read moreHydronic Heating
Hydronic heating is one of the most popular home-heating solutions today. It functions by circulating warmed water through radiators, radiant tubing in one’s ceilings or floors, or through warming baseboards.
Read moreHow to attract birds to your garden
Having birds in your garden is a major advantage for garden health and beauty. Birds play a vital role in spreading seeds, removing pests, fertilising soil and adding natural beauty to your garden. For birding enthusiasts, a garden full of birds is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy their calls and tweets, as well as to view their beautiful plumage and interesting behaviour.
Read moreGet 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!
Read moreDishwasher Installation
If it is a new installation then you are likely to require the services of a plumber and possibly even an electrician to provide a power point and/or plumbing. However some houses, especially newer ones come with the required plumbing and electrical points. Always have a good look around before deciding how to move forward!
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 moreWhy Should You Consider Granite Countertops?
Most people look at granite as something expensive! Yet granites are different, in color and in prices.
Read moreBalustrades
A balustrade is in layman’s terms simply a row of repeating balusters. Balusters are small posts that support the upper rail of a railing.
Read moreElectronic and Biometric Locks
Electric locks come as independent devices with built-in panels on the lock itself or can be connected to a central control system to which only the homeowners have access.
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 moreGenerator Maintenance & Tune-Up
Once you’ve checked the basics like overload and fuel level, get in touch with a local portable generator repair professional
Read moreHOW OFTEN SHOULD WE CLEAN WINDOWS
Overtime both the glass and frame can deteriorate if they aren’t cleaned and cared for properly.
Read moreHow to clean your skylights like a pro
A skylight can lift the atmosphere of a room in your home by providing a serene view of the sky and taking advantage of natural light. However, keeping your skylight clean can be a challenge as these structures are often in high-up and hard-to-reach places that take a certain level of skill to access and safely work with. Follow these top tips to learn how best to clean your home skylight with safety as a top priority:
Read moreApex Waterproofing
The fight against the elements has been a constant battle for homeowners since the dawn of civilization. The history of waterproofing stretches as far back as 13,000 years and is considered the third oldest trade (behind masonry and carpentry).
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