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 moreSurveyors
A surveyor is responsible for ensuring that a building is safe, accessible and energy efficient.
Read moreDriveway Cleaning
Your driveway can be completely ruined by the stains left from the small batch of leaves that weren't swept up. This and other things can leave stains on your driveway that can ruin the look and be a real struggle to remove from your driveway.
Read moreBrick laying
This article will dissect two elements involved in construction, namely: brick laying and retaining walls.
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.
Read morePalisade Fencing
Securing your home with adequate fencing is one of the most important defenses against intruders gaining entry to your residence.
Read morePool Heating
If you are a pool owner, you will understand the allure of having a pool that is warm and ready to use all year round. Thanks to pool heaters, the option of having a pool that is available through all seasons is something worth investing in! There are a few variations of pool heaters that each have their own unique benefit
Read moreHeavenly shade for your home: a simple guide to shade sails
Shade sails are a subtle and effective way to shade areas of your home without the need to install permanent structures.
Read moreBad Feng Shui factors to avoid in home design
According to practitioners of Feng Shui, bad Feng Shui design implements in the home can have a detrimental effect on the homeowner’s general life and well-being. Bad Feng Shui causes a sense of disharmony in the home, can increase stress and conflict and can negatively impact one’s overall health by blocking and distorting positive energy.
Read moreDIY Maintenance Tips for Your Home Steam Room
Discover practical DIY maintenance tips for your home steam room. Learn how to handle routine cleaning, address common issues like mold and leaks, and implement preventative measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable steam room experience in your South African home.
Read moreAlarm Systems
Installing an alarm system in your home is something that has never been easier or more accessible to every day homeowners. Homes these days cannot afford to be unprotected, and it is up to you to provide your family and home with the peace of mind that they need.
Read moreKitchen Countertops
There is a vast array of patterns, textures, colours and materials varying from quartz to concrete to choose from when it comes to fitting your kitchen countertops. Countertops are an essential part of both your kitchen’s aesthetic appeal and practicality.
Read moreSplashbacks
Choosing the right kitchen splashback involves considering various factors such as aesthetics, functionality, maintenance, and budget.
Read moreAir Conditioning Systems
Choosing an air conditioning system is much more than picking the biggest, best or cheapest system you can find. If you do not choose wisely you may end up with an inefficient and costly system. With our problems with Eskom and with electricity prices soaring an air conditioner needs to be tailored to your home and your needs to perform well and not waste energy.
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 moreGarden Irrigation Systems
Having a water irrigation system in your garden is something that helps keep your garden fresh and growing, as well as helping to keep your water usage and costs down.
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 moreHome Automation
Home Automation sounds, to the inexperienced ear, like one of the most overwhelming and terrifying concepts in the world. What we don’t think about, however, that we have been living in automated homes for a vast majority of our lives.
Read more10 things to avoid during a thunderstorm
As the rain season approaches in South Africa, thunderstorms become more prevalent and your personal safety is compromised when not managed cautiously
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