The perfect garden plants for a hot and humid climate
During hot summer seasons, humidity and temperature increases can take their toll on your garden and cause many plants to wilt and die under the strain of a hot climate.
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Kitchen critters: how to get rid of cockroaches
Cockroaches are amongst the most detested and, often, feared household pests. Keeping cockroaches out of your kitchen is important for hygienic reasons and for purposes of general comfort for both your family and any guests.
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Safe Pool Fences
The pool is a beautiful place to gather as a family and enjoy the nice hot of summer, but it is important not to forget to implement the best safety precautions around your pool. There are many things to take into account when choosing your pool fence.
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Installing Laminate and Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is available in a large range of styles, designs and colours.
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How to Choose the Right Paint for Your Home
Painting your home is more than just a colour choice — it’s long-term protection against South Africa’s harsh climate. The right paint shields your walls from UV rays, rain, humidity and time. Choose durable, climate-suited products, prep your surfaces properly, and match the paint to the job for a flawless, lasting finish. With the right know-how, your home won’t just look freshly painted — it’ll stay protected and beautiful for years.
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Tilers and Tiles
Your tiler should provide you with a written quotation; ask for references, past experience and ask if they have some photographs of past work.
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Microwave choices
When choosing a microwave oven for a family of four, you'll want to consider factors such as size, power, features, and ease of maintenance. Here's a guide to help you select, install, and maintain a microwave oven:
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Dishwashers: Why they trump hand washing every time
The debate between using a dishwasher, or relying on old school hand-washing techniques, deals with concerns like energy-efficiency, time constraints, water-saving and the hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen items.
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When do your chimney and fireplace require a professional clean?
Keeping your chimney and fireplace clean has a lot more benefits besides basic hygiene. A clean chimney and fireplace reduces a smoky odour in the home, allows a fire to burn nicely, prevents smoke from billowing into living spaces and decreases the chance of a fire emergency.
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Cleaning your Patio
Cleaning your patio and maintaining it is very easy if it becomes a part of your weekly routine, just simple jobs that do not take much time but could have a big effect on the look. A few times a year a nice spring clean can also make all the difference.
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Printing on Canvas, Where do I start?
You can do your own sketch of sizes and ideas you have to see if it will work for your wall space
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Stair Carpets
Staircase carpet are the perfect touch for your home if you are wanting to quiet down your house a little. These stairs are also very safe and provide a pad for any mistaken tumbles down the stairs. With a few steps you can have this in your own house.
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Carports: a simple solution for storing your vehicle
Having a car means needing a place to store it when you’re not on the go. When it comes to keeping your car at home, finding a place for it that is safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing are all important considerations.
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How to burglar-proof your windows
Windows are one of the easiest entry points to your home for dangerous intruders. In addition to having the standard security implements, such as fencing, alarm systems or motion detectors, adequate window security is a must. Follow these simple tips to ensure your windows keep out criminals:
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Powder Coating vs. Paint: Which is Better for Your Home Projects?
Is powder coating or paint better for your home improvement project? Powder coating offers superior durability and weather resistance, while paint is budget-friendly but needs frequent maintenance. Find out which option suits your needs best!
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Eco Cleaning: be green when you clean
Cleaning at home can not be avoided, but it can be done in a manner that is environmentally friendly. There is a wide array of alternative options for home cleaning that you can try out, without compromising on keeping your home hygienic and well kept.
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