A simple guide to raft foundations
Raft foundations are also known as Mat foundations and are large slabs of concrete that are used to support both walls and columns.
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Generators: providing peace of mind for your power-source
A home generator can mean the difference between enduring a total blackout during power cuts, and having a second option when electricity is no longer available.
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Baby Furniture
A nursery is a place of bonding and peace, a space in which you and your child spend a vast amount of time, whether that time involves eating, sleeping or playing.
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Colour Consultants
As a client, you should be ready to show your Colour Consultant personal artifacts such as fabric, rugs and other décor items that will help them understand you as a person.
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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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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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Clever ways to burglar proof your home
Motion beams, alarms, burglar bars, and heavy-duty locks are some of the most obvious security tactics homeowners consider when trying to make their home safe and less vulnerable to intrusion or burglary. However, there are other inexpensive and strategic ways to make your home impossible for burglars to enter.
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How to paint a wall like a pro
One of the quickest and easiest ways to spruce up your home and give it a new look is to apply a fresh interior coat of paint. Make sure you follow these easy steps to ensure your painting skills are professional and leave you with a smooth and even finish:
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Driveway Cleaning
Your driveway can be completely ruined by the stains left from the small batch of leaves that weren't swept up. This and other things can leave stains on your driveway that can ruin the look and be a real struggle to remove from your driveway.
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Bars and Pubs
Installing a bar or pub in your home is immediately a guarantee of a space that will hold a lifetime of memories.
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Clothes Dryers
These machines make life just that little bit easier, they can make life a little bit more pricey but if used efficiently is the perfect way to have a fresh set of clothes ready the next day. The latest sensor technology on many models reduces drying times for greater energy efficient and time saving.
Read moreSolar Geysers Power for Sustainable Living: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Discover the benefits of solar geysers for reducing your carbon footprint and embracing sustainable living in South Africa. Learn how solar energy can power your journey towards a cleaner and greener future.
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The pros and cons of sandstone paving
Sandstone is one of the most popular paving materials and makes for a natural and light coloured paving style that has a distinctive appearance which some choose for its similarity to beach sand tones.
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Palisades and Security Fencing
Having security in your home is always very important when you move into your first property. Palisade fencing although quite expensive is a very safe and reliable options. Although it is recommended to get it installed it can be done with some hard work alone.
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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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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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7 Things to consider before starting your renovation!
7. Security Your home will be open 8-10 hours of the day, with gates opening and closing. The opportunistic criminal can see this as an invitation to gain access. Inform your contractor if, and when you are expecting deliveries and when your gardener will be there and when not. Most contractors and their staff will guard your house, as if it is their own, so you don’t have to be concerned.
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