Understanding the basics of concreting
Concrete is a central building implement to home improvement and construction. It is, therefore, important for homeowners to be knowledgeable about what constitutes good quality concrete and how concrete should be correctly used to get the best value for money.
Read moreHow to prevent your deck from splintering
Besides being unsightly, a splintering deck can pose a real threat to children or pets whose feet (or paws) can suffer real damage and pain from sharp, wooden shards.
Read moreChoosing the right colours
But it's never easy to pick the right shades that will evoke the right emotions or make the space function the way you want.
Read moreEarly Leak Detection Can Save You Thousands of Rands
If you suspect a problem, the best advice is to act sooner rather than later to help minimise the potential damage
Read moreHow to choose the perfect living room carpet
A soft, comfortable carpet adds to the atmosphere of a relaxing family space where parents and children can come together after a busy day. Choosing the right kind of carpet that looks on trend, but is also practical for a family area, can be a challenge. Have a look at these simple guidelines to find the perfect carpet to suit your living room:
Read moreGenerators: providing peace of mind for your power-source
A home generator can mean the difference between enduring a total blackout during power cuts, and having a second option when electricity is no longer 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 moreTop tips for beginners in tree surgery
Tree surgery is a maintenance aspect in the cultivation, management, and design of trees and shrubs. Tree surgeons practice the repair and maintenance of trees in order to keep plants healthy, as well as improve their appearance and enhance their design. Here is a simple guide to tree surgery and its main exponents:
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 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 moreInstall proper barriers, covers, and alarms on and around your pool and spa
If Pet Safety is your main concern, then the Leaf Net or PVC Cover would be your best option. Both are strong enough to keep your pets out of the water and safe. For lightweight pets, the best option will be the Leaf Net, and for heavier pets, it would be the PVC Cover.
Read moreTar surfacing vs Paving (An interesting debate)
Another issue to take note of is the surface on the ground (is there grass, paving, tar, concrete, sand etc).
Read moreClever ways to burglar proof your home
Motion beams, alarms, burglar bars, and heavy-duty locks are some of the most obvious security tactics homeowners consider when trying to make their home safe and less vulnerable to intrusion or burglary. However, there are other inexpensive and strategic ways to make your home impossible for burglars to enter.
Read moreCarpet Laying
Good advice is when having carpet laid, view a sample of it in the room that it will be laid in, so that you can see exactly what it will look like. Colours can often seem different in the showroom.
Read moreAccess Control
While access control systems are very effective at what they do, they are most effective when utilised as part of a larger security set up
Read moreHow to keep your cables neat and untangled
A nest of messy, tangled cables behind one’s TV or sound equipment, or even next to one’s bed, can be an impractical and unsightly problem leading to impossible knots and even damage to one’s electronics. Here are some tips to get your cables organised, neat and easy to manage:
Read moreSolar Geysers Power for Sustainable Living: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Discover the benefits of solar geysers for reducing your carbon footprint and embracing sustainable living in South Africa. Learn how solar energy can power your journey towards a cleaner and greener future.
Read moreThe BIG Question....What Is The Cost Per Square Meter To Build A House
Similarly, when it comes to building a new home, there are a few basics which need to be taken into account before being able to answer the question
Read moreLemon Trees
The first query here would be, do the trees flower? Flowers lead to fruit, and a lack of blooms means your tree cannot produce.
Read moreThe Role of a Domestic Worker vs a Cleaning Contractor .
Discover whether hiring a domestic worker or opting for a cleaning contractor is the best choice for maintaining your South African home.
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