The Cost of Home Renovations: What's the Most Expensive Addition?
Explore the costs of home renovations in South Africa, with kitchen and bathroom renovations typically topping the list due to high-quality materials and labor. Despite the initial expense, these projects can greatly enhance your home's value and functionality.
Read moreGranite tops
Deciding whether to replace your existing countertops with granite involves considering several factors
Read moreEasy guidelines to keep your kitchen doors & panels looking fantastic
Generally, veneer and solid wood cabinet doors and panels will have a varnish or lacquer finish which is designed to protect the natural wood from moisture, which can cause cracks and discolouration. This means that it’s actually fairly easy to keep wood kitchen doors looking good.
Read moreNew Kitchen Look
With the advent of 3D design technology it has become far easier for kitchen designers and architects to effectively communicate ideas with their clients…or has it?
Read moreHow to Choose the Best Renovation Contractor in Cape Town?
Communicate your expectations and needs clearly with the contractor and establish a project management plan that includes regular progress updates and communication.
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 moreCupboards and Wardrobes
Drawers and pull out racks are a good idea to include in your design. Suppliers of cupboards and wardrobes should offer a good quality product and service.
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 moreCleaning your Oven
Nobody wants to clean an oven. In an ideal world, our appliances would do nothing but cook us our roasts and warm up our coffee - unfortunately, idealism is nothing but an aspiration!
Read moreSelecting 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.
Read moreKitchen design: the finishing touches
In designing a kitchen, the main items one initially focuses on are the cabinetry and counter top style or finish. However, what about the finer details?
Read moreCold Room Storage
Cold rooms are an innovative option for cold storage in the home. They can be described as large, walk-in refrigerators and can be used in domestic spaces and for larger-scale organisations like restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and long-term storage warehouses
Read moreKitchen Countertops
There is a vast array of patterns, textures, colours and materials varying from quartz to concrete to choose from when it comes to fitting your kitchen countertops. Countertops are an essential part of both your kitchen’s aesthetic appeal and practicality.
Read moreLaminate Home Bars
Overall, laminate wood can be a versatile and budget-friendly option for floors, countertops, and furniture, but it's important to choose high-quality products, follow proper installation and maintenance procedures, and be mindful of its limitations to ensure long-lasting performance.
Read moreMicrowave choices
When choosing a microwave oven for a family of four, you'll want to consider factors such as size, power, features, and ease of maintenance. Here's a guide to help you select, install, and maintain a microwave oven:
Read moreWhy Should You Consider Granite Countertops?
Most people look at granite as something expensive! Yet granites are different, in color and in prices.
Read moreTilers and Tiles
Your tiler should provide you with a written quotation; ask for references, past experience and ask if they have some photographs of past work.
Read moreYour contractor is your partner, know them better
As a client, you don’t want a contractor to be in your home for a month, doing work that could be have been completed in a week or two
Read moreShould you add on or just move on?
In fact to get the maximum benefit out of any alterations you make, you need to be fairly sure that they will make it possible and comfortable for you and your family to stay on in your home for at least the next few years.
Read moreRoof 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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