How to choose an Architect in South Africa
Ensure that your chosen Architect keeps you informed as the design process unfolds/progresses and that he or she adheres to the proposed project deliverables or design milestones/timelines.
Read moreBamboo Blinds
Bamboo blinds can add a nice natural touch to your house. They are reasonably pricey but are easy to maintain and put up. With a few simple tools you can have your bamboo blinds set up in your house to give your room the natural flow of light through them.
Read moreImportant Checklist for Counter tops
Glass, Granite and many more options are available when you are looking for new counter tops in your house. With a wide variety of colours and textures to choose from, there is bound to be something just for you.
Read moreInnovative Trends in Home Architecture: What Today's Architects are Bringing to Residential Design
Discover how architects are reshaping homes with sustainability and technology.
Read moreAccess Control
While access control systems are very effective at what they do, they are most effective when utilised as part of a larger security set up
Read moreHow to prevent your deck from splintering
Besides being unsightly, a splintering deck can pose a real threat to children or pets whose feet (or paws) can suffer real damage and pain from sharp, wooden shards.
Read moreHow to choose the right lock for your home security
The humble lock has been available as a security implement for decades and has only improved in terms of variety of design, strength and specification. Sometimes the tried and tested security method is more effective and easy to use than the latest technological innovation, which is why locks are still used as a common form of successful security at the home. Familiarise yourself with these popular lock options before you make a purchase:
Read moreSheds and Garden Huts
Decorating a garden hut can be a delightful project that allows you to express your creativity while enhancing the ambiance of your outdoor space.
Read moreDucted Heating
You give your ducted heating quite a beating during the cold times of the year, this is why it is always very important to clean during your hotter seasons. Its sometimes easy to forget that these do need a good clean to make sure you dont have future problems
Read moreWaterproofing
Waterproofing is when you secure a structure or object and make it water resistant.
Read moreMake your home bar the best in town
Building a home bar is one of the best ways to establish a central hub in your home where family and friends can gather to socialise. Home bars make entertaining guests that much easier and enable one to effortlessly host social events without having to spend all your time in the kitchen preparing snacks and drinks. Follow these top tips to ensure your home bar is the best in town:
Read morePreparing for Wallpaper
Its time for a change in your room, if painting the wall just wont cut it then maybe it time to look for some wallpaper in your room. This can be really easy job but this all depends on the state of you wall before you lay down the wallpaper, here are a few tips for preparing your wall.
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 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 moreWhat You Need to Know about Geyser Installations and Repairs
If your geyser bursts or even if you are concerned that something is not right, act immediately.
Read moreGarages: keep your vehicle safe at home
A garage is a fully enclosed unit with walls, a roof and a garage door that is appropriately sized to fit one or more vehicles. Garages can either be constructed as extensions of the home or can be built as an entirely separate unit.
Read moreSkylights
The first major production of skylights began in the Industrial Revolution and, in the 21st century, they have only become more popular for adventurous homeowners who want to feel the outdoors inside their home space. Skylights have an obvious aesthetic appeal, but their use is not limited to this. Energy conservation and a movement away from reliance on environmentally-unfriendly sources
Read moreSafe Pool Fences
The pool is a beautiful place to gather as a family and enjoy the nice hot of summer, but it is important not to forget to implement the best safety precautions around your pool. There are many things to take into account when choosing your pool fence.
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 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:
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