
Air Conditioning and South Africa
The summer heat in South Africa can be unbearable at times, so a good air conditioner is essential.
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Storage and Removals
Moving and storing involves lots of packing and confusion, this is why it is important to have everything in order so that the removal and storage of your items is done efficiently and safely!
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How to Choose the Best Driveway Contractor for Your Home
Need a reliable driveway contractor? Learn how to choose the best expert for driveway installation, repairs, and maintenance in South Africa. From material selection to licensing and pricing, this guide covers everything you need to know for a smooth and successful home improvement project!
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A guide to popular window designs
Windows are a vital part of any home design for both practical and aesthetic reasons. Windows express your design tastes through colour choice, shape, tint, and size, but are also an important source of natural light and fresh air. Here is a list of eight of the most popular window designs to consider when you are planning your dream home.
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PREPARING A WALL FOR PAINTING
The swatches don’t always reveal the actual colour when it dries. You can test a few colours of paint on a spare piece of wood and place it against the wall.
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Creative ideas for your garden art
Garden art can give your home’s outdoor area a personal touch and sense of character that speaks to your tastes, and that complements the design-aesthetic of your main home. However, it is important to choose garden art decisively and with a purpose in mind, rather than simply collecting pieces that clutter your garden and look more like junk than tasteful decor.
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Preliminary steps to take once you’ve decided to build
Whether you’re building a home from the ground up, or are embarking on a remodelling project, there are some vital simple steps to making sure your vision for your home gets fulfilled with as little stress and as much satisfaction for you as possible.
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Lighting Materials and Supplies
Sometimes all a house needs is a little more light, during the winter it starts to get dark early. Installing new kinds of Light fixtures into your house could brighten up those early nights and make life at home a little more easy. It does not require too many tools or too much money.
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Construction is a very delicate practice
soil samples have to be taken to predict the standup time
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Ramifications of selling a home without municipal approved building plans
The reality is that if alterations and additions have been carried out on a property without municipal (local authority) approval and the property is then sold, it can become quite a complex legal matter.
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Common home security system problems to avoid
Alarm systems are a vital tool for protecting your family and home. However, correctly installing, maintaining and using these systems are not as straight-forward as most would assume. Ensure you are aware of these common errors in home alarm system use to make sure you get the most out of your alarm system’s security potential.
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Transform Your Kitchen with Custom Glass Splashbacks: Ideas and Inspiration
From vibrant coloured glass to mirrored and textured designs, custom glass splashbacks offer endless design possibilities to transform your kitchen. Learn how these stylish features can brighten your space while providing easy-to-clean protection.
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Hiring a Building Contractor
Hiring a contractor can be one of the most stressful experiences you encounter, so getting the right team on board is critical.
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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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Termite Control
Termite control is available to all property owners and should be carried out every year or two. Holes are drilled around the homes perimeter and barrier chemicals placed in them and sealed with a small stopper.
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