
Gutter Cleaning Tips
Having a clean gutter provides your house with safety and efficiency, Often, inadequate storm drainage leads to extensive, expensive damage in the form of leaks and flooding or such related issues as mould growth and pest infestations.
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Fiberglass vs. Concrete Pools in South Africa:
Ultimately, the decision between a fibreglass and a concrete pool depends on various factors, including your budget, desired customisation, time frame, maintenance capabilities, and geographical location.
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Dishwasher Installation
If it is a new installation then you are likely to require the services of a plumber and possibly even an electrician to provide a power point and/or plumbing. However some houses, especially newer ones come with the required plumbing and electrical points. Always have a good look around before deciding how to move forward!
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PREPARING 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.
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Carpet Cleaning
Going through the effort to clean your carpet may sound like too much extra work, especially if your carpet looks clean enough or is largely concealed by furniture, rugs or mats. So why bother?
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MAKE YOUR HOME A DREAM REALITY
When you suspect that your geyser has burst, the first thing you need to do is to switch off the water supply
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Self Adhesive Wallpaper versus the Traditional Wallpaper
So traditional wallpapers are easily removable but are they reusable? While traditional non-woven wallpaper can be removed, often pretty easily in one piece, it’s not created with the intention of being removed or for that matter reused.
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Choosing the perfect trees to bring your garden to life
Trees are the centrepiece of the garden and can give shade, support ecosystems, provide a perfect place for children to play, or serve as a picnic site.
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Concreting
There are several things to consider when selecting a concreting professional. The first is to ensure that the concreter is licensed and has insurance (necessary for larger concreting jobs).
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HOW MUCH IS IT TO BUILD A POOL IN SOUTH AFRICA?
The approximate starting price for a basic, small-sized swimming pool in South Africa is from R 50,000 to R100,000.
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Top tips for controlling swimming pool algae
It seems like a healthy, crystal-clear swimming pool can go from blue to green overnight. Algae infestations in a homeowner’s swimming pool are a common problem that can make a pool a real eyesore, not to mention unfit for swimming in. Read this short guide to prevent algae from finding a home in your pool every summer:
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finding innovative ways to save money when deciding to build a home
Building vertically keeps the cost of the slab and roofing to the minimum.
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Chandeliers
There are very few elements of design that have managed to hold their own through centuries. One of these elements, however, is the chandelier.
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High Pressure Cleaners
High pressure cleaners can make your life at home just a little bit easier, it may be a wall that needs a clean or a stain on your veranda from the braai the night before, high pressure cleaners can make an easy job of most cleaning jobs.
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Cabinet Doors
Cabinet doors serve a few purposes. Firstly they conceal what is behind the doors and then of course add to the decor of the room. It is therefore most important to choose the types, styles and designs of cabinet doors wisely as they can enhance or diminish the whole visual appearance of the room. Cabinets can either be free standing, built-in to a wall or affixed to it!
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FLAT CONCRETE ROOFS, BALCONIES SCREEDING & LEVELLING
Make sure that the screed allows water to flow away and one should be able to see with naked eyes that the screed is sloping.
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