Swimming Pool Cleaning
There’s nothing worse than a murky, green swimming pool. Keeping your’s clean this season is certainly worth it if you want a cool, clean place to dip and relax all summer long. Read through our guide on how to keep your swimming pool blue and beautiful. Firstly, it is important to understand why your pool goes green. The unpleasant green colour is attributed to algae which are visible because of their vivid green pigment; called chlorophyll. The more algae multiply in your pool water, the greener it will be. Ele
Read morePet-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.
Read moreExpert tips for improving your home's market value
When selling a house a new roof increases its market value.
Read moreOutdoor Lighting
Having a people over for a gathering always means there will be some outside mingling and chatting, whether its on your Veranda or in the garden. This means that you will need to have some efficient outdoor lighting that will last and add lots of aesthetic to your garden.
Read more7 ways to cut down on building costs without sacrificing quality.
Buy materials direct from the brick manufacturer, you save 10% on the cost from other suppliers, it’s not easy to find one that will sell bricks to you direct but they do exist.
Read moreSwimming Pools
Swimming Pools are the best way to escape from the South African heat without having to compromise being out in the open air. A swimming pool is where parents get to relax and where children get to play with reckless abandon.
Read moreDesign a recreation room for the whole family
A recreation room in your home can be a wonderful source of escape and relaxation from the daily stresses of life. Recreation rooms also encourage family time and provide a good place for older children to socialize with their friends without taking over the whole house. Here are some ideas to get your recreation room planning and building off to a good start:
Read moreDishwashers: Why they trump hand washing every time
The debate between using a dishwasher, or relying on old school hand-washing techniques, deals with concerns like energy-efficiency, time constraints, water-saving and the hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen items.
Read moreSurveyors
A building surveyor is responsible for ensuring the building is safe, livable, and energy-efficient and meets all the relevant building requirements and standards. Throughout the construction they work and consult with engineers, architects and builders.
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 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 moreUpholstery
Your upholster should provide you with a free measure and quote which should include collection and delivery of the items to be recovered.
Read moreCanopies
Having a garden or outdoor area at home is made all the more enjoyable when you find the perfect canopy for protection from the elements and can appreciate your garden-come rain or shine. Without shade protection, a beautiful garden, pool or patio set may lose its appeal on those sweltering summer days when sun protection and a break from the heat is needed. Garden canopies can be a wonderfully aesthetic and practical solution to this problem as they protect any outdoor space and can form a fu
Read moreUnderstanding the Role of Security Guards in South Africa
Learn about the crucial role of security guards and why they're hired across South Africa
Read moreCabinet Maker
Cabinet makers ordinarily work with wood however new technologies can see them working with anything from metal, rock and then too vinyl as well.
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 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.
Read moreTop tips for balcony safety
Balconies are one of the best ways to maximize your living space at home and can be the perfect way to allow access to fresh air and sunlight on stories above the ground floor or to give apartment flats an outdoor dimension.
Read moreSelf-levelling cement screed floor
The beauty of a cement screed floor is the ability to be able to stain, paint, polish or etch to suit the style of a home.
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