Innovative Trends in Home Architecture: What Today's Architects are Bringing to Residential Design
Discover how architects are reshaping homes with sustainability and technology.
Read moreCleaning a Patio Screen
While cleaning, take the opportunity to inspect the screen for any tears, holes, or damage. Repair or replace any damaged areas to ensure the door continues to function effectively.
Read moreBalustrades
A balustrade is in layman’s terms simply a row of repeating balusters. Balusters are small posts that support the upper rail of a railing.
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 moreGarden Services & Lawn Mowing in Summer: Tips and Tricks for Homeowners
Get your South African garden summer-ready with tips on lawn care, garden cleanup, and tree maintenance. From mowing techniques to sustainable practices, this guide helps you maintain a vibrant outdoor space that withstands the season’s heat and complements your home improvement efforts.
Read moreDemolition Tips
Whether you do Demolition for Residential or Commercial.It is a good and wise idea to employ a contractor who can do the work for you.
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!
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 moreCommon home security system problems to avoid
Alarm systems are a vital tool for protecting your family and home. However, correctly installing, maintaining and using these systems are not as straight-forward as most would assume. Ensure you are aware of these common errors in home alarm system use to make sure you get the most out of your alarm system’s security potential.
Read moreCurtain Installation
Curtains are a wonderful (and very necessary) timeless classic window covering, particularly for classic or traditional themed homes. Practically they are effective at blocking light from the home, and often in extremely cold climates provide insulation. Heavy curtains are particularly suitable for this!
Read moreGutter Instalation
Gutters don't look very impressive, but they're about as important as the roof over your head. Installing these properly is the only way for them to be completely beneficial to your house. Diverting the water can be used to help the environment by collecting it from the gutters
Read moreDining room furniture: choosing the perfect dinner table
Choosing the perfect dinner table to complement your dining room and surrounding dining room furniture, involves multiple considerations relating to the design and practicality of the table.
Read moreBespoke furniture is furniture that has been custom made to suit your needs.
Bespoke furniture is furniture that has been custom made to suit your needs. It is tailored according to how you want to use it and where it is to be located. Bespoke furniture can be pricey but it is a worthy investment in achieving that aesthetic glow. Bespoke interior design in South Africa has been embraced by many, and it is for that reason that we share with you factors to consider before purchasing any bespoke furniture. Here is what to consider:
Read moreTree Felling
While chances are you won’t have any problems, safety should always be the top priority.
Read moreTHE DANGERS OF BLOCKED DRAINS
Bad smells. A steady flow of water removes bad smells, whereas stagnant water and the collection of materials that decompose over time create bad odours that eventually permeates your house.
Read moreInsulation Installation
Insulation is the way in which you trap heat in your home without the use of energy or electricity, but rather by making use of various materials installed in your walls or roof. Insulation materials come in an extremely wide variety, and each material holds its own benefits and functions. Homeowners need to be able to understand the different materials available to them and which one would be most ben
Read moreBamboo Flooring
Its plants are the biggest members of the grass family, the largest of which can reach 1300 feet in height. There are over 1550 species of bamboo on earth and which are found in Australia, Asia, North and South America and Southern Africa.
Read moreWrought Iron Fencing
Wrought iron gates are the height of Old World beauty. Their classic appearance and long lasting durability have made them the choice of many people throughout the ages. You can now also have one in your home with the help of professionals and a little DIY.
Read moreSolar Power
However, we as homeowners need to keep in mind that we still have a responsibility to the environment and our earth when we build our beautiful homes.
Read moreFire Doors: the ultimate in fire protection
Fire doors are one of the most innovative, simple and effective fire-safety implements that you can have on your property today. Fire doors save lives, they can be seamlessly installed into your home and can save you a lot of expense in the event of a fire.
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