Reinventing your space
Before choosing a colour, look at your space and find a shade that works best with the other accents in the room.
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Gate Materials and Supplies
Having a gate or fence is very important for safety of the children or animals. Installing it alone can be a daunting job, but as long as the fencing materials and design you choose are top quality, the installation should be relatively simple.
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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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Artificial Grass
Installing artificial grass requires careful planning and execution to ensure a durable and aesthetically pleasing result
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Flooring
Flooring serves as a foundation, and the shapes and patterns provided are instrumental in channelling and strengthening the energy flow throughout your home.
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Five garden tools every gardener should own
Some say a gardener is only as good as his/her tools. Here is our list of top five garden tools that no dedicated gardener should be seen without:
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DIY Maintenance Tips for Your Home Steam Room
Discover practical DIY maintenance tips for your home steam room. Learn how to handle routine cleaning, address common issues like mold and leaks, and implement preventative measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable steam room experience in your South African home.
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Internal doors
Time to decide on your internal doors and install them. This can be quite a hefty job but if done correctly can be done quickly and easily if done with the correct instructions. Choosing your new internal door is all based on your own personal design taste.
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Why you should consider a reverse cycle air conditioner
Reverse cycle air conditioners are an increasingly popular option for controlling home temperatures. Reverse cycle air conditioners have many advantages over other systems that should be considered before you update your home heating or cooling systems.
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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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What is a Skylight?
Rooftop windows and skylights can give a number of advantages to home owners.
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Bamboo Blinds
If you are after shades or window treatments that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are kind to the environment, then bamboo shades are your best option!
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Leaking Tiled Roof
A leaking roof causes severe damage to ceilings and walls depending on the location and size of the leak.
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IC 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?
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Gas heaters: safety tips every homeowner should know
Gas heaters are one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to fight the cold during chilly seasons. However, they do come with the risk of fire, gas explosions, or gas poisoning, if they are used incorrectly. Here are some tops tips to help you get the most out of your gas heater, whilst keeping your family and home safe:
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Architects
Its roots go back to Stone Age times and have grown to immense heights in terms of creativity and innovation. For a profession that has grown through years and years of history, surely your home deserves to be created by somebody with expertise and talent. HomeImprovement4u wants to actively ensure that you find an architect with the talent and experience learned through the ages.
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Dining room furniture: choosing the perfect dinner table
Choosing the perfect dinner table to complement your dining room and surrounding dining room furniture, involves multiple considerations relating to the design and practicality of the table.
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