
Carports
Carports are a lot cheaper choice than a garage and are great for storing cars. They can also be used for entertaining. However, carports, due to their open nature, are not as secure as garages. The advantage of a carport over a garage (beside the cheaper cost) is that they can be added onto over time should you need more space. Also you can utilise previous ‘dead’ space and add great value to your home!
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COSTING: AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR PROJECT
The Bill Of Quantities (BOQ) ensures that all measured works are covered hence this helps in advising the client on the expected cost of construction.
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Cleaning your Oven
Nobody wants to clean an oven. In an ideal world, our appliances would do nothing but cook us our roasts and warm up our coffee - unfortunately, idealism is nothing but an aspiration!
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Glass Scratch Repair vs. Replacement: What’s the Best Option?
Explore the pros and cons of glass scratch repairs versus replacement. Learn when to polish minor scratches and when it’s time for a full replacement to maintain safety and appearance in your home.
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Innovative Solutions for Waste Removal and Disposal: Community-Led Initiatives in South Africa
Discover how communities in South Africa are overcoming waste disposal issues through innovative initiatives and individual efforts.
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Kitchen Countertops
There is a vast array of patterns, textures, colours and materials varying from quartz to concrete to choose from when it comes to fitting your kitchen countertops. Countertops are an essential part of both your kitchen’s aesthetic appeal and practicality.
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Heavenly shade for your home: a simple guide to shade sails
Shade sails are a subtle and effective way to shade areas of your home without the need to install permanent structures.
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Coating Materials
Coating materials are extremely varied, from paints and varnishes to vinyl plastic coatings. The advantages of coating materials include the following; Protection, insulation, safety (non slip coatings) and of course visual enhancement.
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Timber Flooring
A flooring professional and or interior decorator can help you with your choice. Take into account the maintenance your floor requires as some timber floors require repeat sanding and sealing.
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How to termite-proof your home
They may be small, but termites can wreak real damage to your home if you don't take preventative measures to stop them.
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DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
-Avoid switching on and off the circuit breaker for the geyser by the main, for it will lead up to the element getting burnt.
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Electrical Installation in a new building
In conclusion, it is advisable to request copy of Wireman’s Licence and Electrical Contractor Certificate
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Contemporary furniture styles through the ages
Contemporary furniture has a long history of development and has evolved from the start of the 20th century to give homeowners over two centuries of design to choose from. If you are interested in investing in contemporary style furniture, it is important to familiarise yourself with what exactly ‘contemporary’ entails. Check out this list of landmark contemporary developments to guide your home design and find the era that works for you:
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DEFECTIVE BUILDING DEFECTS
A common risk is the construction/ addition of unauthorized building structures which may add to the structural burden
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Dual Medium Whole House filter
The Mega Char is designed to remove sediment, tastes, odours, chlorine and volatile organic compounds from water entering your home.
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How to attract birds to your garden
Having birds in your garden is a major advantage for garden health and beauty. Birds play a vital role in spreading seeds, removing pests, fertilising soil and adding natural beauty to your garden. For birding enthusiasts, a garden full of birds is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy their calls and tweets, as well as to view their beautiful plumage and interesting behaviour.
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Electric Vs Gas Stove
One of the big decisions of your new home is whether you are going to use a gas or electric stove and oven. Here are a few pros and cons to having either of these in your house and then the decision is up to you.
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