Gas heaters: safety tips every homeowner should know
Gas heaters are one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to fight the cold during chilly seasons. However, they do come with the risk of fire, gas explosions, or gas poisoning, if they are used incorrectly. Here are some tops tips to help you get the most out of your gas heater, whilst keeping your family and home safe:
Read morePREPARING A WALL FOR PAINTING
The swatches don’t always reveal the actual colour when it dries. You can test a few colours of paint on a spare piece of wood and place it against the wall.
Read more10 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.
Read moreMicrowave repairs
A microwave is a very handy in the house and can be a real trouble when they stop working, common problems with microwaves can be found and fixed if you know what you are looking for. Here are a few common problems with microwaves and possible ways to fix them.
Read moreGet roof repairs done in Cape Town before winter arrives!
It’s well worth your while to chat to the friendly team of roofing specialists at Empire Roofing if you suspect there may be trouble up above! You could save yourself a lot of time and money by getting to the root of any roofing issues before they become major problems!
Read moreVinyl 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.
Read moreA beginner's guide to contemporary interior design
Contemporary interior design has a long history of eras and trends, but remains an approach to design firmly rooted in personalised creative expression.
Read moreBuilding Project Managers
Generally, you will need to speak with a building project manager if you plan to build, extend or renovate your property. Project managers can be architects, interior designers, surveyors, engineers, or project consultants, amongst others. Essentially, the job of a building project manager is to give advice or to undertake tasks that are in relation to the building industry.
Read moreChoosing the right colours
But it's never easy to pick the right shades that will evoke the right emotions or make the space function the way you want.
Read moreFinding the right roof repair companies
Empire Roofing will replace aluminium guttering, handle the replacement of roof sheets, or, if necessary, refurbish problem areas on your roof, eaves and fascia boards.
Read moreChoosing the perfect trees to bring your garden to life
Trees are the centrepiece of the garden and can give shade, support ecosystems, provide a perfect place for children to play, or serve as a picnic site.
Read moreWhat You Need to Know about Geyser Installations and Repairs
If your geyser bursts or even if you are concerned that something is not right, act immediately.
Read moreHow to design a more Eco-Friendly Home
For any building to receive a certificate of occupancy, every professional involved - from the designer to the builder - needs to comply with SANS standard 10400-XA building standards
Read moreLeaking Tiled Roof
A leaking roof causes severe damage to ceilings and walls depending on the location and size of the leak.
Read moreHow to termite-proof your home
They may be small, but termites can wreak real damage to your home if you don't take preventative measures to stop them.
Read moreGlass Pool Fencing
Glass is one of the best types of pool fences for your home, it can be very pricey but in the long run it can bring a very nice aesthetic to your garden and is a very safe option if you have kids. One of the mos important things when having these fences is keeping them clean.
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 moreBathroom Ventilation
A shower ventilation system can be very efficient if it is placed in the correct position so that all steam can be sucked in, if this is not done correctly and. build up takes place in your bathroom there is more chance of a a build up of mould or mildew.
Read moreIntegrated Pest Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Effective Pest Control
Learn about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and its holistic approach to pest control, offering sustainable solutions for homeowners
Read moreSafety tips for enjoying your home gym risk-free
Having a home gym is one of the most convenient ways to make sure you keep to your fitness goals. When installing and using your home gym, make sure you are aware of some of these safety tips to ensure you get maximum use out of your home gym with safety as your top priority.
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