
Pest Control prevention
Pests can really change the mood for a picnic or a Sunday Breakfast, one thing your enjoying a nice sweet snack and the next your swiping away flies and ants from your meal. There a few things that you can do to try and prevent this from happening.
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Disclosure of all property defects, New Act
“A professional property inspection will bring peace of mind to buyers and increase trust between buyers, sellers and the agent,” says Tucker.
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Generators
There are numerous reasons your power can cut out. Whether we’re making jokes about Eskom or in the midst of a bad storm – having no power is a major inconvenience. Fortunately, there is always the option of a generator.
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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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A thatched roof and Lapa is a valuable addition to any home
Thatch can be one of the most beautiful roofs to look at and is also a very practical form of roofing available today if properly installed & maintained.
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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.
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Tips on using your microwave safely
Microwaves are one of the most common kitchen appliances and can be found in most homes. Despite this, many homeowners are not always aware of safety precautions they should take when using their microwave, especially when these appliances are accessible to children. Here are some safety tips for family microwave use that you yourself can apply, and instruct family members to follow:
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Keep your wallpaper clean with these easy tips
Maintaining your wallpaper is vital to ensure that it lasts longer, keeps its colour and texture, and looks professional. By following these easy cleaning tips, you can make sure that you avoid damaging the wallpaper in your home through faulty cleaning techniques and can keep it looking brand-new.
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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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Bamboo Blinds
Bamboo blinds can add a nice natural touch to your house. They are reasonably pricey but are easy to maintain and put up. With a few simple tools you can have your bamboo blinds set up in your house to give your room the natural flow of light through them.
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CAUSES OF RISING DAMP
Most buildings have some form of barrier installed at the lower of the wall to prevent water rising up in this way
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The ultimate bathroom renovation tips
Renovating a bathroom can be overwhelming but fun. Are you aware that Renovating your bathroom is one of the greatest ways to increase the resale value of your home? Before you call or look for contractors, you must decide how much you going to spend, which products to use, and determine if you're going to change the layout.
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An easy guide to cleaning your blinds
Keeping your blinds clean has more than just hygienic benefits. Clean blinds look better, last longer and are less likely to need repairs or replacements, which saves you money.
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Construction Inspection
All building foundations should be compacted to engineer's MODASHTOO spec and fumigated by qualified pest controller as to avoid any foundations/ structural defects in future
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THE DANGERS OF BLOCKED DRAINS
Bad smells. A steady flow of water removes bad smells, whereas stagnant water and the collection of materials that decompose over time create bad odours that eventually permeates your house.
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Sliding Doors
Having a sliding door can introduce lots of light and air into your chosen living space, this can be a very important job as you want the door that will best suit your needs and gives your house the look you want. selecting the ideal materials and understanding how they may affect the door’s performance are important first steps.
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Plunge Pools
Plunge pools can be very versatile as they are so small. With the help of an expert you can apply the idea of the type of plunge pool you would like. They are easy to suit people of all ages if necessary and can be very safe when designed properly.
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