Planning Your Kitchen Island, What are the Advantages?
For those who are frustrated by a lack of kitchen seating, an island can provide a place for family and friends to sit while meals are being prepared
Read moreCommon design flaws and how to avoid them
When redesigning your home, or building from the foundations up, avoiding design errors should always be a concern. The simplest layout or placement flaw can truly hinder your experience of your home and prove to be very frustrating and costly.
Read moreThe Essentials of Tarring a Driveway in South Africa
Discover the key steps and considerations for successful driveway tarring in South Africa.
Read moreGrowing Citrus in Johannesburg
Lemon trees are the only citrus fruit trees that can tolerate any frost at all and as a result are the most popular of the Citrus plants grown in the JHB area.
Read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Quartz Carpet Contractors: How to Choose the Right Professional for Your Project
Discover expert tips on choosing the best quartz carpet contractor for your South African home improvement project.
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 moreSafeguarding Your Home Against Storm Damage
Learn how to safeguard your home against storm damage with expert tips and practical advice designed to keep your property safe and secure
Read moreHow to care for your trees in winter
During winter, trees are likely to take strain in your garden due to changes in temperature, precipitation, sunlight exposure and other seasonal fluctuations. Follow these top tips to make sure you take care of your trees and ensure they emerge healthy on the other end of the winter season.
Read moreAsbestos Removal
You’ve heard of the deadly effects of Asbestos and may have heard stories of what happens when a person is exposed to it, but what should you do if this toxic substance is found in your own home?
Read morePaving vs. Concrete: Making the Right Choice for Your Home Improvement Project
Explore the pros and cons of paving and concrete to decide which is best for your South African home improvement project.
Read moreFrench Doors
French doors have been installed by home owners around the world, and add a distinct element of class and style. Installing French Doors in your home is a sure way to make a statement that begins from the moment you walk through them!
Read moreThe perfect garden plants for a hot and humid climate
During hot summer seasons, humidity and temperature increases can take their toll on your garden and cause many plants to wilt and die under the strain of a hot climate.
Read moreHow to extend the life of the waterproofing on your flat roof
If the waterproofing is done reasonably well at the time of construction, then the life expectancy of the waterproofing layer if it is properly cared for could easily last in excess of 20 years.
Read moreDamp proofing or Damp-Proof
Falling damp is the ingress of moisture from the top of a property.
Read moreChoosing the right colours
But it's never easy to pick the right shades that will evoke the right emotions or make the space function the way you want.
Read moreCoating Materials
Coating materials are extremely varied, from paints and varnishes to vinyl plastic coatings. The advantages of coating materials include the following; Protection, insulation, safety (non slip coatings) and of course visual enhancement.
Read moreAutomatic Gates
An automated gate can be opened via remote or from a control inside the home, making it an investment that leads to comfort and convenience. Automatic gates now come in a variety of styles and variations, each suited to specific homes. In order to invest in the most beneficial style of automated gate, you should definitely have at least a basic understanding of the different options available to you. Different gate styles are better suited to different
Read moreRenovating your bathroom
Not all Home Renovations is created equal. Some upgrades may add immense value to your home, while’s others may not
Read moreTHE DANGERS OF BLOCKED DRAINS
Bad smells. A steady flow of water removes bad smells, whereas stagnant water and the collection of materials that decompose over time create bad odours that eventually permeates your house.
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