A simple guide to raft foundations
Raft foundations are also known as Mat foundations and are large slabs of concrete that are used to support both walls and columns.
Read moreWhy you should consider a reverse cycle air conditioner
Reverse cycle air conditioners are an increasingly popular option for controlling home temperatures. Reverse cycle air conditioners have many advantages over other systems that should be considered before you update your home heating or cooling systems.
Read moreOur Building Standards.
If a quote seems low it would obviously seem very tempting, but the truth is that when one compares apples to apples, all quotes should be very similar,
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 moreConcreting
There are several things to consider when selecting a concreting professional. The first is to ensure that the concreter is licensed and has insurance (necessary for larger concreting jobs).
Read moreFrench Doors
French doors have been installed by home owners around the world, and add a distinct element of class and style. Installing French Doors in your home is a sure way to make a statement that begins from the moment you walk through them!
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 moreBalconies
Balconies stir up connotations of Italian villas and Shakespearian love stories, making them one of the most dreamy architectural additions to your home.
Read moreGazebos and Pergolas
Pergolas will help you have that beautiful structure in your backyard to give you shade, cover your hot tub, or simply define an outdoor space into something special. This can be done all on your own and let you add that last aesthetic touch.
Read moreLighting installation
Lighting installation is can usually be much more difficult than people think. There are many things to take into account when you are installing a new light into your house, if all things are taken into account before and during the job, you should have a new light in no time.
Read moreWinter Season Pool Tips
It is that time of year again when you wont be using your pool and it is going to turn into a green swamp just like winter promises. So it is your job to try make sure that you do what you can to make sure that when summer comes again you have nice blue pool to swim in.
Read moreRENOVATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
Drawings should be put in place inspected by an assessor and be approved before any project starts. Building an illegal, foreign or not recognised structure by the municipality is totally unacceptable, free advice must be given to consumers of the services and products.
Read moreBathroom Fittings
Once you have completed the design phase of your bathroom and selected elements such as the bath, basin and shower you will need to choose the appropriate fittings for this room. Typical bathroom fittings may include: · Taps · Shower heads · Towel rails · Drains · Soap dishes · Electrical fittings
Read moreWallpaper Cleaning
Maintaining wallpaper is very important and it is vital to know how different kinds need to be cleaned and brushed, simple ideas and methods have been made so as not to damage any surface of wallpaper.
Read more7 Things to consider before starting your renovation!
7. Security Your home will be open 8-10 hours of the day, with gates opening and closing. The opportunistic criminal can see this as an invitation to gain access. Inform your contractor if, and when you are expecting deliveries and when your gardener will be there and when not. Most contractors and their staff will guard your house, as if it is their own, so you don’t have to be concerned.
Read moreThe Best Time to Tackle Tree Cutting: A Guide for South African Homeowners
Learn the best times to cut trees for optimal health and safety
Read morePool and Snooker Tables
Having a pool table is a great for use in social situations and with the family, but it is also very important to maintain the table for best use and to have the best equipment for when playing the game!
Read morePreparing for Wallpaper
Its time for a change in your room, if painting the wall just wont cut it then maybe it time to look for some wallpaper in your room. This can be really easy job but this all depends on the state of you wall before you lay down the wallpaper, here are a few tips for preparing your wall.
Read moreThe Role of a project manager
The project manager will be responsible for general liason between the field and the architect and owne
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