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.
Read moreWood Heater
Wood fired heating is growing in popularity all over the world. The rising cost of gas and electricity is one reason, but the growing interest of a wood fire is a major motivation, along with a better understanding that firewood qualifies as a renewable.
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
Read moreHow to ventilate your bathroom
Bathrooms are notoriously prone to dampness and poor ventilation because they are exposed to higher levels of warm steam, water and heat than other household areas.
Read moreAirconditioning - Controlling your Enviroment
We are fortunate enough, as South Africans, to live in a country with a beautiful climate that shows us all ranges of what the seasons bring.
Read moreWhy do you need building insulation?
Building insulation is a construction implement common to every home, but have you ever asked yourself why your home needs it and how it can benefit you?
Read moreEvaporative Air Conditioning
Evaporative cooling units are available in a variety of sizes and models today, Evaporative cooling is the sensation of getting out of the pool on a hot day and the wind hitting your skin, it is a light and enjoyable sensation and is recreated with this machine.
Read moreWhat to do after a power outage during storms
Make sure that the hot water heater is filled before turning on the power to it.
Read moreFireplaces
Fireplaces can create a home that is grand, a home that is modern or a home that is minimal. Whatever you choose, HomeImprovement4U can help you make that choice come alive.
Read moreFireplace Cleaning
Having a home wood fireplace can be great for the cold times in the winter, the only problem that can come with this is safety and having to clean up so you still have that comfortable clean look of a fireplace
Read moreInsulation Installation
Insulation is the way in which you trap heat in your home without the use of energy or electricity, but rather by making use of various materials installed in your walls or roof. Insulation materials come in an extremely wide variety, and each material holds its own benefits and functions. Homeowners need to be able to understand the different materials available to them and which one would be most ben
Read moreYour Choice of Fan
Wanting to air up the place in the summer is always a good idea, the heat can really ruin your ,motivation during the day. Selecting the right fan for a room size and choosing one that suit the mood of a room. You don't want to make the mistake of having a fan blowing your papers all around the room.
Read moreGas 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 moreFireplaces: creating a sense of home around the hearth
Fireplaces can give an ordinary living space a sense of home and warmth. They naturally draw people together and create a central hub for the home, which is why putting a special effort into choosing what type of fireplace is right for your home is well worth the effort.
Read moreMaximizing Ventilation in Your Home: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to enhance ventilation in your home with skylights, fans, and proper ventilation systems for a healthier living space
Read moreHeating Systems
The winter time means that the cold is coming in, you are going to want make sure that you keep you and your family warm. Sometimes a fireplace doesn't fit the set of the house. There is no need to worry because there are multiple different types of heating, for your home.
Read moreAir Conditioning Installation Guide
Air conditioning installation should ideally be performed by an experienced professional. However, if you’re comfortable working with HVAC equipment and electricity, it is feasible to do it yourself. Air conditioning installation is time consuming and requires that you follow a number of steps so that the unit works properly and efficiently!
Read moreUnderfloor Heating
As daily household practices are changing in response to Global warming and high electricity costs, households are looking for more environmentally friendly electrical heating systems.
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 moreAir Conditioning and South Africa
The summer heat in South Africa can be unbearable at times, so a good air conditioner is essential.
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