
Laundry day tips to ease your washing machine troubles
When it comes to doing your laundry at home, a faulty washing machine is the last thing you want. Here are some warning signs that indicate your washing machine is experiencing problems, as well as some tips on how to alleviate these glitches.
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Sheds and Garden Huts
Decorating a garden hut can be a delightful project that allows you to express your creativity while enhancing the ambiance of your outdoor space.
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Winter Season Pool Tips
It is that time of year again when you wont be using your pool and it is going to turn into a green swamp just like winter promises. So it is your job to try make sure that you do what you can to make sure that when summer comes again you have nice blue pool to swim in.
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Security Screens & Doors
Security, especially in South Africa is a major concern in the home. There are a wide variety of security options available including; doors, screens, burglar bars and expandable security gates. A secure home can still blend in with the architecture and design of your home. This means that your hard work in building and having a beautiful home and lovely aesthetics need not be compromised by a security system and physical security mechanisms around the home!
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Bad 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.
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Garden 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.
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Louvre windows and roofing
Louvre Windows are very popular because they're stylish, versatile and can help to naturally ventilate your home. These are adjustable slates can be up of wood, glass, aluminium or other window type materials, the choice of light and the breeze or completely disappear from the elements. This also applies to the louvre roof and how you can choose and adjust the amount of sun you want and when you want it
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Maximizing Solar Energy Efficiency: Tips for Optimizing Your Solar Power System
Learn how to optimise your solar power system for peak performance and energy savings with expert tips tailored for homeowners in South Africa.
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How to keep your cables neat and untangled
A nest of messy, tangled cables behind one’s TV or sound equipment, or even next to one’s bed, can be an impractical and unsightly problem leading to impossible knots and even damage to one’s electronics. Here are some tips to get your cables organised, neat and easy to manage:
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Storage 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!
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Garden irrigation systems: drip or spray irrigation systems?
Keeping your garden’s water supplies at a reliable and constant level is vital to maintaining its health and natural greenness. Some of the most popular garden irrigation systems include drip irrigation and spray systems, with each containing advantages and disadvantages that make some systems better suited than others.
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Factors to consider if you are considering reupholstering your furniture
Reupholstering can sometimes be just as expensive as buying a new couch. If your couch is in need of an update, consider these factors to determine whether reupholstering will truly save you cost, or whether a new couch is a better option:
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How to pick out a classy bathroom vanity
Consider investing in a timeless vanity set to give your bathroom a classy edge. Vanities are not only a beautiful addition to any bathroom, they are also practical and provide a place for both storage and to get ready for the busy day ahead.
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How to choose the right lock for your home security
The humble lock has been available as a security implement for decades and has only improved in terms of variety of design, strength and specification. Sometimes the tried and tested security method is more effective and easy to use than the latest technological innovation, which is why locks are still used as a common form of successful security at the home. Familiarise yourself with these popular lock options before you make a purchase:
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Shingles Roofing
Roof shingles form a barrier against the harsh weather, they can also give a nice look to your house. They can do this because they consist of a series of individual overlapping components, that when laid together in rows starting at the bottom edge of a roof protect the house to a great extent
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The Unsung Heroes: Why Gutters Are Essential for Your Home
In colder climates, gutters help prevent the formation of ice dams.
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