How to clean your skylights like a pro
A skylight can lift the atmosphere of a room in your home by providing a serene view of the sky and taking advantage of natural light. However, keeping your skylight clean can be a challenge as these structures are often in high-up and hard-to-reach places that take a certain level of skill to access and safely work with. Follow these top tips to learn how best to clean your home skylight with safety as a top priority:
Read moreKitchen design: the finishing touches
In designing a kitchen, the main items one initially focuses on are the cabinetry and counter top style or finish. However, what about the finer details?
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 moreExpert cleaning tips for your leather furniture
Leather furniture adds a touch of old-world class to any room. However, a bit of extra maintenance is necessary to keep your leather couch shiny and rich in colour. Follow these easy cleaning tips to maintain the quality of your leather couch, and remove any stains or spots blemishing your furniture.
Read moreBi-fold Windows
Bi-fold windows are one of the most innovative, practical and attractive window designs available to homeowners. This style of window works through a folding mechanism that allows each half of the window to fold back into a neat and discrete vertical stack on opposite sides of the opening.
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 moreCarpenters
Carpenters may specialise in a particular area of the trade, so please be sure your chosen professional is able to complete your specific project by advising very clearly what you need and what you expect!
Read moreHow to choose the perfect roof tiles
Before deciding on the kind of roof tiles you wish to lay your roof with, it is important to be aware of the wide variety of tiles available, as well as the benefits and disadvantages of different types of tiling.
Read moreGarden play equipment: create an imaginative world in your backyard
The garden of your home can be used for more than gardening or exercising pets. Garden play equipment can turn your garden into a haven for children and a perfect place for them to spend the day expending energy and learning important developmental skills.
Read moreInsulation Installation
Insulation is the way in which you trap heat in your home without the use of energy or electricity, but rather by making use of various materials installed in your walls or roof. Insulation materials come in an extremely wide variety, and each material holds its own benefits and functions. Homeowners need to be able to understand the different materials available to them and which one would be most ben
Read moreTree cutting
When fixing up our gardens it is always a scary job to cut down a tree, if you don't want to hire a professional there is a way to do it with some help and a few appliances to make the job easier. Be cautious when doing the job as one mistake could cause injury but if done correctly can be a very smooth job.
Read moreThe Importance of Access Control Systems in Residential Security
Explore the vital role of access control systems, security beams, and alarms in fortifying residential security, essential for homeowners and renovators seeking to protect their South African properties.
Read moreCordless Blinds
Nowadays, homeowners have more options than ever before when it comes to window treatments. People are now able to have many different types of blinds, this includes multiple lift systems, Each is unique and provides end users with vastly different functionality. One of the most popular today are cordless blinds.
Read moreStorage and Removals
Moving and storing involves lots of packing and confusion, this is why it is important to have everything in order so that the removal and storage of your items is done efficiently and safely!
Read moreRain Water Tanks: an easy way to be eco-conscious
Water conservation is one of the most important and topical aspects of home ownership today. With water shortages increasing in many countries, one of the simplest solutions for eco-conscious homeowners is a rainwater tank.
Read moreSub Floor ventilation
All houses or cottages have some type of Sub floor ventilation, it is important to keep an eye out and to make sure that there is not a safety or health hazard that could happens. It is usually very noticeable and should not be too expensive or hard to fix.
Read moreDIY Roof Repair vs. Hiring a Roofing Specialist
Unauthorised access to your roof is dangerous. You might fall from the roof, damage your roof tiles etc.
Read moreMAKE YOUR HOME A DREAM REALITY
When you suspect that your geyser has burst, the first thing you need to do is to switch off the water supply
Read moreDO YOU NEED BUILDING PLANS FOR A SWIMMING POOL IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Urban residents in South Africa can benefit greatly from splash pools, especially in areas with limited space. Splash pools offer a refreshing escape from the heat and can add value to urban properties without taking up much space.
Read moreKitchen critters: how to get rid of cockroaches
Cockroaches are amongst the most detested and, often, feared household pests. Keeping cockroaches out of your kitchen is important for hygienic reasons and for purposes of general comfort for both your family and any guests.
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