Fireplaces: 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.
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Garage Door Repairs
It can become a huge problem when your garage door stops working, there are many small things that can go wrong but can be easily fixed if you know what you are looking for. A bad connection or a faulty transmitter these can all be repaired with a little guidance.
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Garden Fences
Fences are a vital part of the modern home. We install fences for two reasons; to keep things in and to keep things out
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How to choose linen for family members with sensitive skin
One of the biggest benefits of cotton for sensitive skin is that it allows air-flow between the fabric and the skin, while still keeping the body warm. This prevents sweating, heat build-up or itchiness and irritation.
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10 Steps to Growing Trees
Trees need room to grow their branches above the ground and their roots below the ground. Avoid planting too close to overhead telephone or power lines, or too close to buildings. Most medium sized trees should be located at least 2 meters from any wall. Check whether your tree has an aggressive root system and needs to be further than 2 meters from any wall or building. Some trees have large surface roots and will lift paving.
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Air Conditioners
Whether you’re selecting an air conditioner for cooling or a reverse cycle unit for heating and cooling, there are many options available.
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Fiberglass Pool Repairs
If you have a fiberglass pool, you're in luck. These pools are durable and require little maintenance.
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Preliminary steps to take once you’ve decided to build
Whether you’re building a home from the ground up, or are embarking on a remodelling project, there are some vital simple steps to making sure your vision for your home gets fulfilled with as little stress and as much satisfaction for you as possible.
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What is a Skylight?
Rooftop windows and skylights can give a number of advantages to home owners.
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Carports
Carports are a lot cheaper choice than a garage and are great for storing cars. They can also be used for entertaining. However, carports, due to their open nature, are not as secure as garages. The advantage of a carport over a garage (beside the cheaper cost) is that they can be added onto over time should you need more space. Also you can utilise previous ‘dead’ space and add great value to your home!
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Glass cutting
If you ever need to cut glass for some DIY work at home, follow these simple steps. These are 2 simple methods to cutting glass if you do not have a glass cutter. These 2 methods involve a few tools and need to be done very carefully for complete success
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Afrisom Projects Pty Ltd
Home Owners need know what to be done when, how and why during or before commencing any building work from renovations, alterations, additions, refurbishment and structural changes. Drawing of old and or new plans submission and Mostenrolment with relevant regulatory bodies.
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How to choose an Architect in South Africa
Ensure that your chosen Architect keeps you informed as the design process unfolds/progresses and that he or she adheres to the proposed project deliverables or design milestones/timelines.
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Maximizing Solar Energy Efficiency: Tips for Optimizing Your Solar Power System
Learn how to optimise your solar power system for peak performance and energy savings with expert tips tailored for homeowners in South Africa.
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Signs of a Water Leak
A high water bill or a sudden increase can be the result of a water leak. Signs which may indicate a water leak
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Vinyl Floor Cleaning
Having Vinyl Floors can be a really nice touch in your home, it is durable and stylish. One of the most important things about having Vinyl as your floor is to remember to always keep it maintained and clean, this will let your floor live longer and keep that aesthetic look.
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Builders Clean Up
After you have done some renovating in your house there is always debris dust and other types of leftover dirt from the build. These contaminants are heavy and difficult to clean without the proper equipment and materials. Without a proper clean up taking place there could be serious health risks for your family, So you have to be very precision and thoughtful when you clean after builders.
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Ask for a guarantee
Reliable and Honest-To find the right contractor to work at your property can be tough. One of the most Important things to look at is finding a company with a good track record. One that is reliable and honest and happy to give you recommendations from previous clients.
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Eco Cleaning: be green when you clean
Cleaning at home can not be avoided, but it can be done in a manner that is environmentally friendly. There is a wide array of alternative options for home cleaning that you can try out, without compromising on keeping your home hygienic and well kept.
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Home 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.
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