Modern living luxury homes 101 with Tobb Group
The demand for modern living luxury apartments reflects a shift in our lifestyles — people want a place where they can work and play in one convenient and comfortable setting.
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How to detect leaks in your home
Leaks in the home are a common occurrence that can be easily dealt with without great expense or having to call in professionals.
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Top tips for keeping your ceiling clean
When spring-cleaning a room in your home, make sure you take care of the ceiling first, before you clean the walls, windows or floor in order to prevent dust from falling onto already cleaned surfaces.
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Wendy Houses and Garden Huts
Wendy houses are makers of memories. They provide years of entertainment and childhood fun. As such, cubby houses must be sturdy in construction and should be made to last. And, much like a normal home, they have to withstand the harsh South African climate. The good news is that the Wendy house of today fills this brief. With extremely high construction standards, a range of attractive features and safety at the forefront, there’s a Wendy house to suit every family!
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Safety 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.
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Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Home Theatre System
Explore the complete process of setting up a home theatre system, from optimizing room acoustics to choosing the best audio-visual equipment for your entertainment needs in South Africa.
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Selecting correct Cupboards and Wardrobes
You can choose between a pre-built or custom designed storage spaces, built in or free standing. Cupboards increase the storage space in your home and can be found in the bedroom, bathroom, laundry or almost any space that requires storage. Without doubt they add value to any home.
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WHAT ARE BUILDING PERMITS AND WHY YOU SHOULD CARE?
A building permit is an official document issued by a local government agency that allows a property owner to proceed with construction or renovation work on their property.
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Construction Inspection
All building foundations should be compacted to engineer's MODASHTOO spec and fumigated by qualified pest controller as to avoid any foundations/ structural defects in future
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Fire damage how to go forward
If your home has suffered fire damage, knowing the correct steps to take both immediately and a few days after the fire can save you a lot of stress and expense. Here are some easy tips on what to do immediately after a fire has occurred on your property in order to minimise the damage and make the restoring process easier and more effective:
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Marble Tiles
Marble tiles are unique in that each one has a slightly different colour and swirling pattern, so it's no surprise that they make for one of the most exciting and beautiful flooring options available.
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Tarring Specialists
A driveway paved with asphalt can last as long as 15 years. Asphalt is durable, resilient and low-maintenance. The job can be done by yourself or you can hire specialists that can do the whole job for you. Either way asphalt driveways are a must a have if you are looking for a reliable driveway option.
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Spa Cleaning
It does not always have to be such a task to clean your pool, jacuzzi or any other spa location you may have around your house. Sometimes using simple household products can do the trick. This is a cost effective and easy solution to a everyday household issue.
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How to waterproof your bathroom
One of the most central design needs for a bathroom is adequate waterproofing. Without waterproofing for your bathroom, you run the risk of damaging bathroom furniture and shortening the lifespan of your bathroom overall.
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The ultimate bathroom renovation tips
Renovating a bathroom can be overwhelming but fun. Are you aware that Renovating your bathroom is one of the greatest ways to increase the resale value of your home? Before you call or look for contractors, you must decide how much you going to spend, which products to use, and determine if you're going to change the layout.
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Choose an intercom system that works for you
An intercom system is one of the most simple yet effective security tools that you can invest in.
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Split air conditioner system: an energy efficient and affordable alternative
During hot summer seasons, air conditioners are a must to keep your home cool and fresh. For effective control of your home’s internal temperatures, a split air conditioner is a viable consideration that has the benefit of being unobtrusive and subtle.
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HOW OFTEN SHOULD WE CLEAN WINDOWS
Overtime both the glass and frame can deteriorate if they aren’t cleaned and cared for properly.
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A guide to popular window designs
Windows are a vital part of any home design for both practical and aesthetic reasons. Windows express your design tastes through colour choice, shape, tint, and size, but are also an important source of natural light and fresh air. Here is a list of eight of the most popular window designs to consider when you are planning your dream home.
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Roof repairs and waterproofing: how these household chores can make or break you
Repairing your roof often shouldn’t be the case if it is done correctly the first time. Property owners like to go for the cheapest option available as it is convenient for them at the time, not thinking that it will cost them more in the months to come.
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