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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Painting your walls
All peeling paint needs to be removed with wire brushes, scrapers or a high pressure washer. Apply 1 coat of Plaster Primer
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Garden Services & Lawn Mowing in Summer: Tips and Tricks for Homeowners
Get your South African garden summer-ready with tips on lawn care, garden cleanup, and tree maintenance. From mowing techniques to sustainable practices, this guide helps you maintain a vibrant outdoor space that withstands the season’s heat and complements your home improvement efforts.
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Garden Irrigation Systems
Having a water irrigation system in your garden is something that helps keep your garden fresh and growing, as well as helping to keep your water usage and costs down.
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Automatic 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
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10 Steps to Growing Trees
Trees need room to grow their branches above the ground and their roots below the ground. Avoid planting too close to overhead telephone or power lines, or too close to buildings. Most medium sized trees should be located at least 2 meters from any wall. Check whether your tree has an aggressive root system and needs to be further than 2 meters from any wall or building. Some trees have large surface roots and will lift paving.
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WHAT ARE BUILDING PERMITS AND WHY YOU SHOULD CARE?
A building permit is an official document issued by a local government agency that allows a property owner to proceed with construction or renovation work on their property.
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Bamboo Flooring
Its plants are the biggest members of the grass family, the largest of which can reach 1300 feet in height. There are over 1550 species of bamboo on earth and which are found in Australia, Asia, North and South America and Southern Africa.
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Selecting the Perfect Security System for Your Home
Learn how to choose the perfect security system for your home and ensure optimal protection.
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7 ways to cut down on building costs without sacrificing quality.
Buy materials direct from the brick manufacturer, you save 10% on the cost from other suppliers, it’s not easy to find one that will sell bricks to you direct but they do exist.
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How to Identify Defects in Old Buildings
Old buildings in their glorious times boast of beautifully crafted window panes, blinds, door panels, etc
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Garden Play Equipment
Many of you who are reading this will be looking to find a way to give your child a childhood that is filled with activity and outdoor play.
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Home Automation
Home Automation sounds, to the inexperienced ear, like one of the most overwhelming and terrifying concepts in the world. What we don’t think about, however, that we have been living in automated homes for a vast majority of our lives.
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What 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.
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Tarring Specialists
A driveway paved with asphalt can last as long as 15 years. Asphalt is durable, resilient and low-maintenance. The job can be done by yourself or you can hire specialists that can do the whole job for you. Either way asphalt driveways are a must a have if you are looking for a reliable driveway option.
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Floor Tiles
Installing, maintaining, and cleaning household floor tiles is essential for keeping your floors looking great and extending their lifespan.
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