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
Read more5 Tips for Hiring a Reliable Roof Repair Specialist in Somerset West
The roof is an important part of your home and it needs to be well-maintained in order to protect your property.
Read moreArchitects
Its roots go back to Stone Age times and have grown to immense heights in terms of creativity and innovation. For a profession that has grown through years and years of history, surely your home deserves to be created by somebody with expertise and talent. HomeImprovement4u wants to actively ensure that you find an architect with the talent and experience learned through the ages.
Read moreConstruction Inspection
All building foundations should be compacted to engineer's MODASHTOO spec and fumigated by qualified pest controller as to avoid any foundations/ structural defects in future
Read moreAfter an emergency
If tap water is available, fill a bathtub and other containers in case the supply gets cut off
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 moreHow to update your kitchen cabinets with paint
Let’s take a look at when paint works, what colors of paint to use on your cabinets and how to paint your kitchen cabinets yourself.
Read moreElectrical Installation in a new building
Embedding of conduit pipes on walls and underfloor.
Read moreVinyl and Laminate Floors: which one works for you?
Vinyl flooring and laminate flooring are two totally different flooring options that can be easily confused.
Read moreInterior design mistakes to avoid
Interior design is a true art that some are more naturally skilled in than others. Improve your interior designing skills by taking note of these definite don’ts:
Read moreCarports
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!
Read moreProskim Construction Demolition Tips
There is a few Important things to know before you starting to do Demolishing at your house.
Read moreCrime Scene Cleaners
Having a crime happen in your home is a traumatic and life changing event. Whilst members affected by the crime deal with the psychological and physical consequences of a crime, it is the job of crime scene cleaners to ensure that they come home to a clean, safe and sanitized home. A crime scene cleaner is somebody who is considered a “second responder” to a crime. Once an investigative team has gathered all the information they require, a crime scene clean up team is allowed onto the scene of the crime to clean the area
Read moreSite Preparation
Top soil containing grass roots should be removed from the area on which unreinforced or reinforced slabs are to rest. Any loose or disturbed ground should be compacted.
Read moreThe Cost of Home Renovations: What's the Most Expensive Addition?
Explore the costs of home renovations in South Africa, with kitchen and bathroom renovations typically topping the list due to high-quality materials and labor. Despite the initial expense, these projects can greatly enhance your home's value and functionality.
Read moreBook Cases and Cabinets
Whether modern or traditional, there is a suprisingly diverse range of options to choose from when it comes to installing book cases or cabinets in your home
Read moreOver 60 and looking to renovate
The application requirements differ with each of the above categories, considering that relevant dwellings may likely only fall within the third category, only these requirements are listed below:
Read morePrivacy Screens
Outdoor Privacy screens are used for look and for convenience but only work their best when set up to the correct standard. Introducing them into your home can be a simple weekend job, these provide perfect privacy for family events and can add an aesthetic look to the house.
Read moreGutter Cleaning Tips
Having a clean gutter provides your house with safety and efficiency, Often, inadequate storm drainage leads to extensive, expensive damage in the form of leaks and flooding or such related issues as mould growth and pest infestations.
Read moreWallpaper Cleaning
Test out a small patch of wallpaper with a tiny bit of dishwashing liquid and water to see if it is suitable for washing.
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