The 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 moreEmergency Light Load Shedding
Load shedding can get on everyone's nerves, so here are a few tips to save yourself time and effort before the load shedding begins again.
Read moreWhat Are Architraves?
Architraves add elegance and functionality to your home by covering gaps and imperfections. Learn how to choose the best materials for your space and how they can improve insulation, boost property value, and protect your home from damage.
Read more10 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 moreBuilding Project managers and what to tell them
Its always a good idea to personally speak to your building project manager, this is because it is not an easy job to do 100% when there is not real scope of what you as the home owner are wanting to do, so here are a few tips to help yourself and him/her.
Read moreHow to waterproof your bathroom
One of the most central design needs for a bathroom is adequate waterproofing. Without waterproofing for your bathroom, you run the risk of damaging bathroom furniture and shortening the lifespan of your bathroom overall.
Read moreMaster Key Systems: a convenient security solution
When it comes to convenient security, not much beats having a master key. Master key systems allow for homeowners, who have authorised access, to lock and unlock different doors around the house with just one key; the master key.
Read moreDual Medium Whole House filter
The Mega Char is designed to remove sediment, tastes, odours, chlorine and volatile organic compounds from water entering your home.
Read moreDomestic Freezers
Maintaining and installing domestic kitchen freezers is essential for their optimal performance and longevity.
Read moreGarage Door Repairs
It can become a huge problem when your garage door stops working, there are many small things that can go wrong but can be easily fixed if you know what you are looking for. A bad connection or a faulty transmitter these can all be repaired with a little guidance.
Read more6 Mistakes to avoid before you build
Set your budget or get assistance in setting it, be realistic and have a 10% contingency fund
Read moreShades Cleaning
Cleaning blinds is the one thing that many people put off but only takes about 30 minutes a month to get of your conscious. Shades come in many different types and each has its own way of cleaning and these can usually be made out of delicate fabrics, like silk, should be professionally cleaned, everything else you can clean on your own .
Read moreHow to termite-proof your home
They may be small, but termites can wreak real damage to your home if you don't take preventative measures to stop them.
Read moreWhat to do during a power outage
First, check whether the power outage is limited to your home. If your neighbours' power is still on, check your own circuit breaker panel or fuse box.
Read moreStonemasons
Stonemasons prepare and build with soft stone, marble, granite concrete blocks or any other materials involved with building, repairing stone structures.
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 moreA 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.
Read moreMost common Geyser problems and their solutions
A geyser is an appliance which is needed in most of our homes and offices since it fulfils the purpose of providing us with warm water in kitchens and bathrooms. Hot water geyser or simply geyser is highly useful and often a necessity, both in hot and cold countries
Read morePREPARING 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.
Read moreBedroom Furniture
Every home owner deserves to design a space that is completely their own; a space that is personal and allows for complete comfort and tranquility.
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