
Alarm Systems: protect your family and your home
Alarm systems are one of the most effective means of deterring trespassers from your private property.
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Bad Feng Shui factors to avoid in home design
According to practitioners of Feng Shui, bad Feng Shui design implements in the home can have a detrimental effect on the homeowner’s general life and well-being. Bad Feng Shui causes a sense of disharmony in the home, can increase stress and conflict and can negatively impact one’s overall health by blocking and distorting positive energy.
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Crime Scene Cleaners
Having a crime happen in your home is a traumatic and life changing event. Whilst members affected by the crime deal with the psychological and physical consequences of a crime, it is the job of crime scene cleaners to ensure that they come home to a clean, safe and sanitized home. A crime scene cleaner is somebody who is considered a “second responder” to a crime. Once an investigative team has gathered all the information they require, a crime scene clean up team is allowed onto the scene of the crime to clean the area
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Floods - What to do?
All South African rivers experience flooding at one time or another. The potential for flood damage is particularly high where there is development on low-lying, flood-prone lands.
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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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Benefits of a large Garage
Having a garage can offer numerous benefits for homeowners, and considering a flat-roofed garage for potential future home extension can be a practical choice
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How to get your garden spring ready
With spring upon us, it’s time to get your garden ready to make the most of the beautiful season. Here are some easy tips to get your plants healthy, get your garden growing and get the best colour from your vegetation.
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LED Lighting The Next Dimension
LEDs operate differently than traditional incandescent light bulbs. This makes LEDs far more rugged and durable than traditional incandescent light bulbs.
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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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Top tips for cleaning glass surfaces in the home
Cleaning the glass surfaces in your home, such as windows or mirrors, should be done with specific methods in mind to ensure you achieve a spotless, clear, and highly reflective surface. Follow these simple tips to ensure you give your glass the most thorough clean possible:
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Fly screens: for simple and subtle protection
Fly screens, which are also known as window screens, are the perfect solution for homes in areas where insects are a problem for homeowners.
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Fence Cleaning
When you have finally chosen your fence of choice, its time to learn how to clean it! Your fence of choice could be a metal or wooden one but it is always important to know the best method to cleaning your fence. Here are a few tips to cleaning a metal or wooden fence.
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Interior design mistakes to avoid
Interior design is a true art that some are more naturally skilled in than others. Improve your interior designing skills by taking note of these definite don’ts:
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Site Preparation
Top soil containing grass roots should be removed from the area on which unreinforced or reinforced slabs are to rest. Any loose or disturbed ground should be compacted.
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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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DIY Roof Repair vs. Hiring a Roofing Specialist
Unauthorised access to your roof is dangerous. You might fall from the roof, damage your roof tiles etc.
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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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