
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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Gutter Instalation
Gutters don't look very impressive, but they're about as important as the roof over your head. Installing these properly is the only way for them to be completely beneficial to your house. Diverting the water can be used to help the environment by collecting it from the gutters
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Wire Balustrade
Installing a wire balustrade can be one of the best things that you do for you house, it comes with many benefits that will be mentioned in this article. Although it may be a bit pricey to install they are relatively easy to maintain as well.
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Ceramic Restoration
Ceramics include any object or structure made from clay that has been fired in a kiln into a permanent form. Ceramics are incredibly versatile and can not be limited to just one category or function. They come in the form of porcelain artworks, dinner ware, pottery vases, China teacups and teapots, decorative wall tiling and floor tiling, just to name a few.
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Roman and Roller Blinds
A window should be able to provide maximum natural light and ventilation to the room. Roman blinds are suited exactly for this, their variety of styles, colours that can be applied to them, make them very versatile. Roller blinds make for a great window treatment for any room, they come in a variety of styles.
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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:
Read moreCleaning Procedure for Sealed Tiles and Surfaces
The following procedure should be followed for all newly sealed tiles and/or for tiles that have been sealed previously and needs routine cleaning.
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How to care for your trees in winter
During winter, trees are likely to take strain in your garden due to changes in temperature, precipitation, sunlight exposure and other seasonal fluctuations. Follow these top tips to make sure you take care of your trees and ensure they emerge healthy on the other end of the winter season.
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Builders Clean Up
After you have done some renovating in your house there is always debris dust and other types of leftover dirt from the build. These contaminants are heavy and difficult to clean without the proper equipment and materials. Without a proper clean up taking place there could be serious health risks for your family, So you have to be very precision and thoughtful when you clean after builders.
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How to Waterproof a Roof - Tips to Keep Your Home in Top Shape
A leaky roof can be severely damaging. To start with, the stains are plain ugly. It causes the plaster to peel off, impacting the surface of the walls
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Garden Statues and Art
It is true that the garden is the most important place of the house, you can always go and relax in the sun on a hot summers day or you could be having a cup of coffee on a cold winter morning. This means that it is very important to make your garden as relaxing and serene as possible.
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Fire Door Regulations in South Africa: What Homeowners Need to Know
Understand South Africa's fire door regulations to ensure your home is safe and compliant. Learn about ratings, installation, and maintenance. Protect your family by investing in quality fire doors for your property.
Read moreGarages: keep your vehicle safe at home
A garage is a fully enclosed unit with walls, a roof and a garage door that is appropriately sized to fit one or more vehicles. Garages can either be constructed as extensions of the home or can be built as an entirely separate unit.
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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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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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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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