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.
Read moreProskim Construction
You need to have a steady hand and a well experienced eye. So here is a few tips for you
Read moreGlass Bricks: an innovative construction solution
Glass bricks, or glass blocks, are a product used in construction made with glass. The idea for glass bricks was introduced in the early 1900s when a need arose to have natural light in buildings.
Read moreCarpet Cleaning
Going through the effort to clean your carpet may sound like too much extra work, especially if your carpet looks clean enough or is largely concealed by furniture, rugs or mats. So why bother?
Read moreAfrisom 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.
Read moreContemporary furniture styles through the ages
Contemporary furniture has a long history of development and has evolved from the start of the 20th century to give homeowners over two centuries of design to choose from. If you are interested in investing in contemporary style furniture, it is important to familiarise yourself with what exactly ‘contemporary’ entails. Check out this list of landmark contemporary developments to guide your home design and find the era that works for you:
Read moreGarden Furniture
Whether you’re looking to lounge outside on lazy summer days, enjoy a family-friendly poolside set-up or indulge in a classy patio dining unit for sundowners; garden furniture has a central role in your outdoor living experience.
Read moreMAKE YOUR HOME A DREAM REALITY
When you suspect that your geyser has burst, the first thing you need to do is to switch off the water supply
Read moreTelevisions and Screen Repairs
New televisions have become full of new apps and setting that can benefit families, these will give you a better experience whether you are watching a movie or sport. Don't let cracks or scratches ruin the experience either, simple measures can be taken to care for your Television for optimum quality
Read moreWendy Houses and Garden Huts
Wendy houses are makers of memories. They provide years of entertainment and childhood fun. As such, cubby houses must be sturdy in construction and should be made to last. And, much like a normal home, they have to withstand the harsh South African climate. The good news is that the Wendy house of today fills this brief. With extremely high construction standards, a range of attractive features and safety at the forefront, there’s a Wendy house to suit every family!
Read moreCONSIDER THIS BEFORE YOU START ON YOUR BUILDING PROJECT
For projects that span over 3 months, it is very important to understand that material (hardware) prices may change at any time of the year.
Read moreSplashbacks
Splashbacks are a stylish addition to your home; they are mainly protective in nature and often found in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.
Read moreFloods - What to do?
All South African rivers experience flooding at one time or another. The potential for flood damage is particularly high where there is development on low-lying, flood-prone lands.
Read moreElectrical Installation in a new building
Embedding of conduit pipes on walls and underfloor.
Read moreToilet Types
Consult a specialist bathroom or toilet supplier to advise you on the options available. Installation should be undertaken by a qualified and licensed plumber. There are a number of toilet ranges available
Read morePatio installation
A patio can be created with many materials, but it's hard to beat one made from pavers for ease of installation and low maintenance. It may sometimes come across at a greater cost but in the long run you will save more money as you will not have to continuously seal it and repair will be easier as you will know how it was all done and how it can be fixed.
Read moreAsbestos Removal
You’ve heard of the deadly effects of Asbestos and may have heard stories of what happens when a person is exposed to it, but what should you do if this toxic substance is found in your own home?
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 moreBathroom renovations: Creative ways to modernise your bathroom
The bathroom vanity serves as a central element in your bathroom renovations, combining storage functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Read moreAutomatic gate
When we clean our gardens we always look past giving our automatic gates the clean they need. This can help save your gate from any unnecessary breakage from rust and mould getting inside the machine
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