Wire Balustrades
Having wire balustrades is a great look for anyone's home, the next step is making sure you keep the look you have wanted through all the seasons. Here are a few tips to making sure your doing the best maintenance for your home.
Read moreBuilding Project Managers
Generally, you will need to speak with a building project manager if you plan to build, extend or renovate your property. Project managers can be architects, interior designers, surveyors, engineers, or project consultants, amongst others. Essentially, the job of a building project manager is to give advice or to undertake tasks that are in relation to the building industry.
Read moreOur Building Standards.
If a quote seems low it would obviously seem very tempting, but the truth is that when one compares apples to apples, all quotes should be very similar,
Read more6 Mistakes to avoid before you build
Set your budget or get assistance in setting it, be realistic and have a 10% contingency fund
Read moreInterior Design
There are no set guidelines to designing a room, there is only a creative outlook that people have to imagine before it is together. There are however a few tips and ideas that can help add the look that you want to your room.
Read moreGarden Pots and Plants
There is no question that plants in your garden are a pivotal way of expressing yourself and bringing an element of life into your home. Not all homeowners have the luxury of an entire garden to fill, but this shouldn’t be considered a downfall to your home.
Read moreDamp proofing or Damp-Proof
Falling damp is the ingress of moisture from the top of a property.
Read moreWooden Gates
Whether you're looking for a delicate garden doorway or a large driveway gate, wooden gates are an appealing option.
Read moreFloods - What to do?
All South African rivers experience flooding at one time or another. The potential for flood damage is particularly high where there is development on low-lying, flood-prone lands.
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 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 moreSafety tips for handling paint
Painting your home, or even giving one room a colourful makeover, can be a fun and creative activity the whole family can join in on.
Read moreGarden Statues and Art
It is true that the garden is the most important place of the house, you can always go and relax in the sun on a hot summers day or you could be having a cup of coffee on a cold winter morning. This means that it is very important to make your garden as relaxing and serene as possible.
Read moreFinding the right roof repair companies
Empire Roofing will replace aluminium guttering, handle the replacement of roof sheets, or, if necessary, refurbish problem areas on your roof, eaves and fascia boards.
Read moreSound and Lighting Equipment
When planning a small get together at your house or a huge party, sound and lights are essential to setting the correct mood and letting your guests have the best night possible.
Read moreGetting Your House Ready for the Summer Rains
Get your home rain-ready with essential tips for South Africa’s summer rains. From roofing repairs and gutter cleaning to waterproofing your foundation and sealing windows, these steps help prevent costly damage, keeping your home dry and secure all season long.
Read moreHome Automation
Home Automation sounds, to the inexperienced ear, like one of the most overwhelming and terrifying concepts in the world. What we don’t think about, however, that we have been living in automated homes for a vast majority of our lives.
Read moreRENOVATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
Drawings should be put in place inspected by an assessor and be approved before any project starts. Building an illegal, foreign or not recognised structure by the municipality is totally unacceptable, free advice must be given to consumers of the services and products.
Read moreKey Steps and Considerations in Borehole Installation
Unlock sustainable water sources with our comprehensive guide to borehole installation.
Read moreMaximizing Comfort and Efficiency: Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning Tips
Learn how to stay cool and save energy with tips for maximising comfort and efficiency using energy-efficient air conditioning units
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