Your first building experience?
While you do want the best quality construction, you also want to ensure that every cent you spend is delivering value
Read morePaving vs. Concrete: Making the Right Choice for Your Home Improvement Project
Explore the pros and cons of paving and concrete to decide which is best for your South African home improvement project.
Read moreUpholstery
Your upholster should provide you with a free measure and quote which should include collection and delivery of the items to be recovered.
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 moreTips on Solar Geyser
Solar powered Geysers should be the future of many modern households, they help and save lots of needed electricity, especially during these Load Shedding times. Although buying them may be the hardest step, giving them a regular check is always recommended.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreSafeguarding Your Home Against Storm Damage
Learn how to safeguard your home against storm damage with expert tips and practical advice designed to keep your property safe and secure
Read moreScaffolding
Doing a job in a high place on your property can be very tricky when struggling with a ladder. if the need has called for a new plan scaffolding is your best bet. This, if used properly and safely, can be a very large benefit to your need to get to those high spots safely.
Read moreTimber Flooring
A flooring professional and or interior decorator can help you with your choice. Take into account the maintenance your floor requires as some timber floors require repeat sanding and sealing.
Read morePortable and Temporary Carports
Portable garages, also known as temporary or instant garages, are portable structures designed to provide shelter for vehicles, equipment, or other items
Read moreBuilding Project managers and what to tell them
Its always a good idea to personally speak to your building project manager, this is because it is not an easy job to do 100% when there is not real scope of what you as the home owner are wanting to do, so here are a few tips to help yourself and him/her.
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 moreThe lmportance Of Business Security
Take into account premises design and layout to correctly identify and manage security threats.Assess the building layout and design in your business security plan whether the building was designed specifically for your business or not ,also the placement of entry and exits for easy monitoring by staff
Read moreSelf-levelling cement screed floor
The beauty of a cement screed floor is the ability to be able to stain, paint, polish or etch to suit the style of a home.
Read moreAsbestos Removal
You’ve heard of the deadly effects of Asbestos and may have heard stories of what happens when a person is exposed to it, but what should you do if this toxic substance is found in your own home?
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 moreWashing lines: new technology and better results
The most common type of washing line, and the most old-fashioned, is the rotary washing line. Rotary washing lines allow clothing to dry from natural exposure to the air, and although they are usually efficient, they are not the only option when it comes to drying your washing.
Read morePlanning Your Kitchen Island, What are the Advantages?
For those who are frustrated by a lack of kitchen seating, an island can provide a place for family and friends to sit while meals are being prepared
Read moreUnderstanding the basics of concreting
Concrete is a central building implement to home improvement and construction. It is, therefore, important for homeowners to be knowledgeable about what constitutes good quality concrete and how concrete should be correctly used to get the best value for money.
Read moreThe Essentials of Tarring a Driveway in South Africa
Discover the key steps and considerations for successful driveway tarring in South Africa.
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