
Common causes of household odours and how to remedy them
Sewerage smell, damp odours and drain stenches. Few household problems are more unpleasant, and make your home less comfortable, than bad smells. Read this list to find out the most common causes of household odours, and how to fix them:
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Glass Bricks: an innovative construction solution
Glass bricks, or glass blocks, are a product used in construction made with glass. The idea for glass bricks was introduced in the early 1900s when a need arose to have natural light in buildings.
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Top four signs that home automation is not for you
Home automation is fast becoming one of the most popular home design and customisation trends. However, as a highly advanced, technology- dependent system, home automation is often not for everyone. Familiarise yourself with these four points before investing in home automation to decide if it is right for you.
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Integrated Pest Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Effective Pest Control
Learn about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and its holistic approach to pest control, offering sustainable solutions for homeowners
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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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How to design a more Eco-Friendly Home
For any building to receive a certificate of occupancy, every professional involved - from the designer to the builder - needs to comply with SANS standard 10400-XA building standards
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Underfloor Heating
As daily household practices are changing in response to Global warming and high electricity costs, households are looking for more environmentally friendly electrical heating systems.
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In this expect article we will discuss building a retaining wall.
After inspection the engineer will determine, the type of blocks to be used, the quantity of the materials which will be required.
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Dry Walling
A Drywall is used to construct walls and ceilings and has become a popular material now used in most homes. Drywall is also known as wallboard, plasterboard or gypsum board and takes the form of panels of gypsum plaster pressed between thick sheets of fiberglass matting or heavyweight paper that are called facers and backers. Additives that prevent mildew, condensation or flammability can be induced in the gypsum plaster layer.
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How to Identify Defects in Old Buildings
Old buildings in their glorious times boast of beautifully crafted window panes, blinds, door panels, etc
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Recycling in the Home
I have no doubt that most people reading this article will have a basic understanding of the concept of recycling
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Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum cleaners have become more powerful and functional as technology advances, keeping our homes clean and lowering the risk of allergies developing.
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Revitalise Your Space: Creative Marble Restoration Ideas for Homeowners
Learn how to breathe new life into your home with creative marble restoration ideas, including polishing and honing techniques tailored for homeowners.
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Cushions and pillows
Cushions and pillows are among the most basic and effective aspects of décor in any room, whether it be a lounge, bedroom or dining room. Cushions and pillows are more than just decorative though, they have a functional role to play in that they lend comfort to furniture, or allow for a good night’s sleep.
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Granite tops
Deciding whether to replace your existing countertops with granite involves considering several factors
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