What to do in a plumbing emergency
Knowing what to do in a plumbing emergency is a vital household skill that every homeowner should have. Plumbing emergencies are hardly a rare occurrence and one should be prepared at any moment to react appropriately to sudden leaks, overflows, blockages or drainage issues in order to minimize the damage to your home.
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 moreKitchen critters: how to get rid of cockroaches
Cockroaches are amongst the most detested and, often, feared household pests. Keeping cockroaches out of your kitchen is important for hygienic reasons and for purposes of general comfort for both your family and any guests.
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 moreDecorators: Finding your guide for brilliant design
Hiring an interior decorator to guide you through the designing process of homemaking may seem like an unnecessary expense, but there are real benefits to seeking a professional.
Read moreCanopies
Having a garden or outdoor area at home is made all the more enjoyable when you find the perfect canopy for protection from the elements and can appreciate your garden-come rain or shine. Without shade protection, a beautiful garden, pool or patio set may lose its appeal on those sweltering summer days when sun protection and a break from the heat is needed. Garden canopies can be a wonderfully aesthetic and practical solution to this problem as they protect any outdoor space and can form a fu
Read moreShower Repairs
A leaking shower can damage your home if the waterproofing membrane is damaged. Leaks can lead to mold and other bacteria growing in your home which is of course something we all want to avoid. A waterproof membrane should always be applied to the bathroom shower area. If this has not been done you need to replace and seal the tile grout and apply a surface sealant to all joins on the shower base!
Read moreWater Leak Tips
Sometimes the leaks are not the most obvious, this is because it could be in the sealing or behind an appliance that uses water regularly. So in order to find the leak or to detect one sometimes takes a little more work then expected.
Read moreBliss Waterproofing
Torch on waterproofing is the system used mostly to seal the concrete slab roof, concrete slab balconies, fish ponds, Basement and many more.
Read moreChoosing the Right Curtains for Different Window Types
Transform your home with the perfect curtain installation! This guide covers how to select the best curtains for various window types, including bay, sliding, and arched windows. Find out how the right choice can enhance privacy, light control, and energy efficiency in your South African home.
Read moreInternal doors
Time to decide on your internal doors and install them. This can be quite a hefty job but if done correctly can be done quickly and easily if done with the correct instructions. Choosing your new internal door is all based on your own personal design taste.
Read morePatio Cleaning
Cleaning your patio from top to bottom involves several steps to ensure a thorough job
Read moreSecurity Maintenance and repairs
People often forget that there is Maintenance to be done on there alarm systems, this is why if you have a an alarm system you should know to test your system monthly to ensure connectivity and to make sure everything is working the way it should.
Read moreAlarm Systems
Installing an alarm system in your home is something that has never been easier or more accessible to every day homeowners. Homes these days cannot afford to be unprotected, and it is up to you to provide your family and home with the peace of mind that they need.
Read moreTar surfacing vs Paving (An interesting debate)
Another issue to take note of is the surface on the ground (is there grass, paving, tar, concrete, sand etc).
Read moreHow often should you get your carpets and couches cleaned?
Spot Cleaning carpets, try to remove the spot immediately.
Read morePreparing your wall for Wallpaper
Preparing a wall for wallpaper installation and maintaining the wallpaper afterward requires careful attention to detail
Read moreTree Felling
While chances are you won’t have any problems, safety should always be the top priority.
Read moreThatching: types of thatching and thatching safety
If you want your home to exude a romantic and old-world feel, a thatched roof can be the perfect asset to achieving this look. Thatch roofing can be used for the main home, outdoor patios, open storage sheds or shady poolside overhangs.
Read moreSecurity Screens & Doors
Security, especially in South Africa is a major concern in the home. There are a wide variety of security options available including; doors, screens, burglar bars and expandable security gates. A secure home can still blend in with the architecture and design of your home. This means that your hard work in building and having a beautiful home and lovely aesthetics need not be compromised by a security system and physical security mechanisms around the home!
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