A simple guide to raft foundations
Raft foundations are also known as Mat foundations and are large slabs of concrete that are used to support both walls and columns.
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Tips for creating your home library
If you’re a lover of books and have a passion for all things literary, why not set aside a corner for a library in the comfort of your home. Follow this checklist to make sure you’re library is complete with all the necessary basics.
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10 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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Cushions and pillows
Cushions and pillows are among the most basic and effective aspects of décor in any room, whether it be a lounge, bedroom or dining room. Cushions and pillows are more than just decorative though, they have a functional role to play in that they lend comfort to furniture, or allow for a good night’s sleep.
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The benefits of owning an automated home
Home automation is one of the newest and most advanced options for homeowners looking for increased control and customizability when it comes to their homes. Automated homes allow owners to manipulate aspects of their home from a distance with the use of, for example, a cell phone. Automated homes are advantageous in many areas, with remote monitoring, energy efficiency and convenience ranking at the top of a long list of benefits.
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Bamboo Flooring
Its plants are the biggest members of the grass family, the largest of which can reach 1300 feet in height. There are over 1550 species of bamboo on earth and which are found in Australia, Asia, North and South America and Southern Africa.
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How to choose your fridge
When choosing your fridge its all about the balance between price and practicality, they come in a wide variety of styles and with a number of features to choose from, to make sure you make the right choice, you will need to look at all aspects possible.
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Securing Your Property: Walls vs. Fences in South Africa
Whether you choose a wall, a fence, or electric security options, the most important thing is to take proactive steps to protect your home and loved ones.
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Garden Clean up tips
Cleaning up your garden at the end of summer in preparation for winter is important for maintaining its health and preparing it for the colder months. Here are some tips for homeowners in South Africa along with the tools you may need:
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Fire Place Cleaning
Having a fire place in your house is always a nice pleasure, the only time things get a bit tough is when it is time for that cleaning job that always leaves you messy and doesn't really seem to do much good for the smoke flow.
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Scaffolding
Doing a job in a high place on your property can be very tricky when struggling with a ladder. if the need has called for a new plan scaffolding is your best bet. This, if used properly and safely, can be a very large benefit to your need to get to those high spots safely.
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Awnings instalment
All blinds are hand-woven to the customer’s requirements, we don’t make any standard sizes we weave it to the customer’s measurements
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Garden 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.
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PREPARING A WALL FOR PAINTING
The swatches don’t always reveal the actual colour when it dries. You can test a few colours of paint on a spare piece of wood and place it against the wall.
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Construction is a very delicate practice
soil samples have to be taken to predict the standup time
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Thatching: 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.
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CAUSES OF RISING DAMP
Most buildings have some form of barrier installed at the lower of the wall to prevent water rising up in this way
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Privacy Screens
Outdoor Privacy screens are used for look and for convenience but only work their best when set up to the correct standard. Introducing them into your home can be a simple weekend job, these provide perfect privacy for family events and can add an aesthetic look to the house.
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Curtains
Curtains may seem like a mundane and tedious part of decorating your home, but just because they are a necessity does not mean they don’t deserve to be carefully considered.
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Preparing for Wallpaper
Its time for a change in your room, if painting the wall just wont cut it then maybe it time to look for some wallpaper in your room. This can be really easy job but this all depends on the state of you wall before you lay down the wallpaper, here are a few tips for preparing your wall.
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