7 Things to consider before starting your renovation!
7. Security Your home will be open 8-10 hours of the day, with gates opening and closing. The opportunistic criminal can see this as an invitation to gain access. Inform your contractor if, and when you are expecting deliveries and when your gardener will be there and when not. Most contractors and their staff will guard your house, as if it is their own, so you don’t have to be concerned.
Read moreSafety tips for cleaning your electronics
Everyone knows that cleaning kitchen counters, doing regular laundry and dusting and scrubbing surfaces are vital routines to keep one’s home hygienic. However, not many people are aware of how dirty electronics in the home can become.
Read moreCarpet Cleaning
Going through the effort to clean your carpet may sound like too much extra work, especially if your carpet looks clean enough or is largely concealed by furniture, rugs or mats. So why bother?
Read moreLeaking Tiled Roof
A leaking roof causes severe damage to ceilings and walls depending on the location and size of the leak.
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 moreWhat to do in a plumbing emergency
Knowing what to do in a plumbing emergency is a vital household skill that every homeowner should have. Plumbing emergencies are hardly a rare occurrence and one should be prepared at any moment to react appropriately to sudden leaks, overflows, blockages or drainage issues in order to minimize the damage to your home.
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 moreLawn and Turf
Your Lawn is one of the most important aesthetics of your garden, it is the first thing that people see when they look into your garden. The first spring lawn care tip is to update your lawn care maintenance schedule to match the warmer weather. Having turf as your lawn can make your life easier for future maintenance and to set down in your garden.
Read moreFire Place Cleaning
Having a fire place in your house is always a nice pleasure, the only time things get a bit tough is when it is time for that cleaning job that always leaves you messy and doesn't really seem to do much good for the smoke flow.
Read moreFrom Blueprint to Reality: Explaining the Procedures Taken by Architects
Learn how architects bring your vision to life, navigating from blueprint to reality with expertise and precision.
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 moreCanopies
Having a garden or outdoor area at home is made all the more enjoyable when you find the perfect canopy for protection from the elements and can appreciate your garden-come rain or shine. Without shade protection, a beautiful garden, pool or patio set may lose its appeal on those sweltering summer days when sun protection and a break from the heat is needed. Garden canopies can be a wonderfully aesthetic and practical solution to this problem as they protect any outdoor space and can form a fu
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).
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.
Read moreAcrylic render: a beginner’s guide
Acrylic render is perfect for homeowners looking for an attractive and long-lasting exterior finish.
Read moreWhat Are Architraves?
Architraves add elegance and functionality to your home by covering gaps and imperfections. Learn how to choose the best materials for your space and how they can improve insulation, boost property value, and protect your home from damage.
Read moreSkips
Most home improvement projects require the disposal of waste material and the best and possibly most efficient way to do this is to hire skip bins.
Read moreThe Advantages of Solar Power Systems: How Going Solar Can Benefit Your Home
Learn why investing in solar power systems is a game-changer for homeowners in South Africa, offering energy independence, cost savings, and environmental stewardship
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