A guide to popular window designs
Windows are a vital part of any home design for both practical and aesthetic reasons. Windows express your design tastes through colour choice, shape, tint, and size, but are also an important source of natural light and fresh air. Here is a list of eight of the most popular window designs to consider when you are planning your dream home.
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Quantity Surveyor
When you are moving house or thinking of making renovations it is important to always contact a Quantity surveyor to have a look at what you planning. They will come and have a look at the feasibility of a project and acquire paperwork that is needed for the project.
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How to Identify Defects in Old Buildings
Old buildings in their glorious times boast of beautifully crafted window panes, blinds, door panels, etc
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Pet-Friendly Carpet and Fabric Protection Strategies
Long Article Snippet: Discover tips to keep your home stylish and pet-friendly with effective carpet and fabric protection strategies.
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Glass 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.
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Stair Carpet
The choice is yours when choosing your carpet, but make sure you are making the right choice, making sure you have taken all things into account will lead you to having the best suited carpet for your house.
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Oven Installation
Well done, you have selected your new oven, it needs to be installed in your kitchen. If it is a straight swap out for an old oven, installation will be considerably less complex. If you are installing a new kitchen or renovating your existing kitchen then you are likely to have to consider a number of factors. These include the presence of a power point or a gas point (for gas ovens).
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Shades Cleaning
Cleaning blinds is the one thing that many people put off but only takes about 30 minutes a month to get of your conscious. Shades come in many different types and each has its own way of cleaning and these can usually be made out of delicate fabrics, like silk, should be professionally cleaned, everything else you can clean on your own .
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Airconditioning - Controlling your Enviroment
We are fortunate enough, as South Africans, to live in a country with a beautiful climate that shows us all ranges of what the seasons bring.
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Easy construction tips for you
Domestic roof Construction is the framing and roof covering which is found on most suburban detached houses in cold and temperature climates
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Construction is a very delicate practice
soil samples have to be taken to predict the standup time
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How 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
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Easy 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.
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Safety in Glass Pool Fencing
If you are looking to install your own glass fence for your pool, you will need to have all the necessary tools and safety tips that are necessary for this to be a successful job. The help of a professional is always recommended but it can be done alone. Here are a few safety tips
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The Importance of Taking a Proactive Approach to Roof Repairs
When it comes to keeping your roof in a healthy condition, prevention is definitely better than the cure
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DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
-Avoid switching on and off the circuit breaker for the geyser by the main, for it will lead up to the element getting burnt.
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Stained Glass Cleaning
Stained glass can add a beautiful touch to your home, but is a very delicate thing to clean. if you are able to collect all the correct cleaning supplies it can be quite an easy and quick thing to do once in a while.
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Skylights
The first major production of skylights began in the Industrial Revolution and, in the 21st century, they have only become more popular for adventurous homeowners who want to feel the outdoors inside their home space. Skylights have an obvious aesthetic appeal, but their use is not limited to this. Energy conservation and a movement away from reliance on environmentally-unfriendly sources
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