Surveyors
A building surveyor is responsible for ensuring the building is safe, livable, and energy-efficient and meets all the relevant building requirements and standards. Throughout the construction they work and consult with engineers, architects and builders.
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 moreHow to choose the perfect showerhead
One of the best ways to start your day is with a powerful, hot shower. That’s why taking the time to purchase the perfect shower head is well worth the effort.
Read moreWhy Should You Consider Granite Countertops?
Most people look at granite as something expensive! Yet granites are different, in color and in prices.
Read morePressure Cleaning
Pressure washing also called power cleaning is a high pressure water spray that removes loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, and dirt from surfaces
Read moreInnovative Trends in Home Architecture: What Today's Architects are Bringing to Residential Design
Discover how architects are reshaping homes with sustainability and technology.
Read moreDeck Maintenance: mastering the basics
Maintaining one’s deck is an important task that must be done regularly and thoroughly if one wishes to keep their deck a long-term investment. Depending on the type of deck, a different basic maintenance routine must be followed.
Read moreWooden Windows
Wooden windows frames require regular maintenance to keep them looking good. Any timber product, and particularly wooden windows, are continuously exposed to the elements. If regular maintenance takes place from your behalf you should have beautiful wooden frames 24/7 in your home.
Read moreTips to make your relocation experience easier
Moving to a new place of residence is often a stressful event. There are multiple chores that need to be done and preparing to live somewhere new can take longer than expected. To make your moving experience as stress-free and efficient as possible, consider these top tips for packing and moving your belongings with ease:
Read moreGarden Fences
Fences are a vital part of the modern home. We install fences for two reasons; to keep things in and to keep things out
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 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 moreExploring the Versatility of Portable & Temporary Carports: How They Enhance Construction Sites and Homes in South Africa
Learn how portable carports optimise construction sites and homes in South Africa, providing efficiency and weather protection.
Read moreCommon Alarm Problems
Making sure that we use our alarm systems is something that we need to be reminded about, it always the small things that we forget to do when we become too relaxed with your system. These tips will give you some extra help for later.
Read moreWhat to do in a plumbing emergency
Knowing what to do in a plumbing emergency is a vital household skill that every homeowner should have. Plumbing emergencies are hardly a rare occurrence and one should be prepared at any moment to react appropriately to sudden leaks, overflows, blockages or drainage issues in order to minimize the damage to your home.
Read moreIC 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?
Read moreChoose an intercom system that works for you
An intercom system is one of the most simple yet effective security tools that you can invest in.
Read moreThe 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 moreBad Feng Shui factors to avoid in home design
According to practitioners of Feng Shui, bad Feng Shui design implements in the home can have a detrimental effect on the homeowner’s general life and well-being. Bad Feng Shui causes a sense of disharmony in the home, can increase stress and conflict and can negatively impact one’s overall health by blocking and distorting positive energy.
Read moreCarpet Laying
Good advice is when having carpet laid, view a sample of it in the room that it will be laid in, so that you can see exactly what it will look like. Colours can often seem different in the showroom.
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