The 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.
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Choosing the Right Curtains for Different Window Types
Transform your home with the perfect curtain installation! This guide covers how to select the best curtains for various window types, including bay, sliding, and arched windows. Find out how the right choice can enhance privacy, light control, and energy efficiency in your South African home.
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Printing on Canvas, Where do I start?
You can do your own sketch of sizes and ideas you have to see if it will work for your wall space
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Damp proofing or Damp-Proof
Falling damp is the ingress of moisture from the top of a property.
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Termite Control
Termite control is available to all property owners and should be carried out every year or two. Holes are drilled around the homes perimeter and barrier chemicals placed in them and sealed with a small stopper.
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Oven Installation
Well done, you have selected your new oven, it needs to be installed in your kitchen. If it is a straight swap out for an old oven, installation will be considerably less complex. If you are installing a new kitchen or renovating your existing kitchen then you are likely to have to consider a number of factors. These include the presence of a power point or a gas point (for gas ovens).
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IC Paving and Walling
When deciding on what material to use for your driveway or other high traffic areas, there are many options and factors to consider. Brick paving, asphalt and concrete are just some of the popular choices in South Africa – but which one is right for you?
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Hiring a Building Contractor
Hiring a contractor can be one of the most stressful experiences you encounter, so getting the right team on board is critical.
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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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Lighting Maintenance
Its time to have a look at your electricity and decide if you are doing it right, our home lights are what use most of our electricity every month. If you are able to utilise as little lights as possible in a room then you are succeeding in saving power through light maintenance.
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Clothes Dryers
When you are wanting to do your weekly or half weekly washing it can be a hassle hoping that the weather will suit your needs. This is why clothes dryers machines and indoor hangers have been designed for the most efficient and quick dry possible.
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What is the difference between Grid-Tied, Hybrid and Off-Grid solar systems?
Africa municipalities are currently buying electricity from homeowners at a lower rate than selling it to them.
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Heaters
Finally, when settling on a purchase for a heater, always check the energy consumption rates of the machine if you want to save on electricity bills. The right electric heater can be very energy efficient, especially if it is controlled by thermostats that limit wasteful use.
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Electrical Fences
Most houses these days have electrical fencing and are very easy to maintain if you know what you are doing. If properly kept and any faults that may occur are fixed quickly and properly you will have a firm strong barrier against any danger entering your house.
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Lighting installation
Lighting installation is can usually be much more difficult than people think. There are many things to take into account when you are installing a new light into your house, if all things are taken into account before and during the job, you should have a new light in no time.
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The Basics to building a Wendy House
A Wendy house can have many uses in our homes, they can hold our garden tools and extra appliances needed. They can also be accommodation for low income workers, or a play room for young kids, they often never don't have a use.
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WHAT IS DSTV XTRAVIEW CONNECTIONS
Three people can view three different channels at the same time under one roof with just ONE subscription!
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Artificial Grass
Installing artificial grass requires careful planning and execution to ensure a durable and aesthetically pleasing result
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Steel Garages
Having a steel garage comes with many benefits, they are able to stand against most weather, they are relatively easy to maintain and they cheap in comparison to most other garages choices. One of the most important things when having a steel garage maintenance and care is vital.
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What Countertop Colour Looks Best with White Cupboards?
Keep in mind that black is another non-colour and you might find the kitchen too drastic for your liking
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