What to do during a power outage
First, check whether the power outage is limited to your home. If your neighbours' power is still on, check your own circuit breaker panel or fuse box.
Read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Quartz Carpet Contractors: How to Choose the Right Professional for Your Project
Discover expert tips on choosing the best quartz carpet contractor for your South African home improvement project.
Read moreHOW MUCH IS IT TO BUILD A POOL IN SOUTH AFRICA?
The approximate starting price for a basic, small-sized swimming pool in South Africa is from R 50,000 to R100,000.
Read moreOrganic and Natural Pest Control
If you are uneasy with the thought of using toxic and harmful pesticides in the vicinity of your home and happen to have a soft spot for the pests amongst your belongings, there are a few organic and natural remedies that should have them gone in no time!
Read moreProskim Construction
You need to have a steady hand and a well experienced eye. So here is a few tips for you
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 moreChoosing the Right Curtains for Different Window Types
Transform your home with the perfect curtain installation! This guide covers how to select the best curtains for various window types, including bay, sliding, and arched windows. Find out how the right choice can enhance privacy, light control, and energy efficiency in your South African home.
Read moreIntroduction to Glass Building Products
Safety Precautions: If glass is damaged or broken on site, engage in a expert glazier to manage the situation, as broken glass, is a safety hazard.
Read morePatio Cleaning
There's nothing like relaxing on beautifully clean Patio but Patios take a beating over the years, cleaning paving and patios is often thought of as a tough job and gets pushed down the to-do list. This can be solved with small jobs being done regularly.
Read moreJoiners & Joinery
When it comes to putting together a table, or a step tool using mechanical tool is easy, but to add that look of first-class work, with smooth, metal free visible areas, nothing will do the job like a direct joint between parts, bonded with glue.
Read morePSG Insure
With Spring in the air and the weather improving, many of us will be thinking of getting fit for the warmer months.
Read moreCasement windows
Casement windows are easy to use and can add lots of natural light into a room. They can get pricey but are a very aesthetic and convenient for a new modern look in your household.
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 moreCeramic Restoration
Ceramics include any object or structure made from clay that has been fired in a kiln into a permanent form. Ceramics are incredibly versatile and can not be limited to just one category or function. They come in the form of porcelain artworks, dinner ware, pottery vases, China teacups and teapots, decorative wall tiling and floor tiling, just to name a few.
Read moreHow to paint a wall like a pro
One of the quickest and easiest ways to spruce up your home and give it a new look is to apply a fresh interior coat of paint. Make sure you follow these easy steps to ensure your painting skills are professional and leave you with a smooth and even finish:
Read moreFiberglass Pool Repairs
If you have a fiberglass pool, you're in luck. These pools are durable and require little maintenance.
Read moreHow to Identify Defects in Old Buildings
Old buildings in their glorious times boast of beautifully crafted window panes, blinds, door panels, etc
Read moreThatching: types of thatching and thatching safety
If you want your home to exude a romantic and old-world feel, a thatched roof can be the perfect asset to achieving this look. Thatch roofing can be used for the main home, outdoor patios, open storage sheds or shady poolside overhangs.
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 moreCommon electrical Gate problems
Although it may seem like a small thing, but properly maintaining your gate is essential to it working properly for many years. Just like any electronic or steel machine, it needs to checked regularly for any issues that could cause serious problems.
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