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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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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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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Gazebos and Pergolas
Pergolas will help you have that beautiful structure in your backyard to give you shade, cover your hot tub, or simply define an outdoor space into something special. This can be done all on your own and let you add that last aesthetic touch.
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Generator Installation
Installing a generator in your home requires careful consideration of several factors to ensure safety and functionality. Here are some guidelines for determining the best location for a generator installation and key safety considerations:
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Washing lines: new technology and better results
The most common type of washing line, and the most old-fashioned, is the rotary washing line. Rotary washing lines allow clothing to dry from natural exposure to the air, and although they are usually efficient, they are not the only option when it comes to drying your washing.
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Fabric Protection
Fabric protection is very important to do after cleaning. This can be done using multiple products that will work on different types of materials. The fabric could be from carpets and curtains to table clothes that may be a bit exposed to the elements.
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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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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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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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Garden tools
Thinning new plants is an important part of gardening. If you want to get the best result you will need something that can cut the plants at soil level and and something that is thin to get between the small plants. This is why choosing the correct tools is important.
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Best Bar Maintenance
When you have your own bar at home you want to make sure that everything works well, and everyone can enjoy a nice gathering and some drinks at the bar. This all begins with using the best cleaning equipment and making sure all your equipment is cleaned thoroughly.
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How to Choose the Right Pool Fence for Your Home
With the right pool fence in place, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your pool is a safe, beautiful, and secure space for all to enjoy.
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Stonemasons
Stonemasons prepare and build with soft stone, marble, granite concrete blocks or any other materials involved with building, repairing stone structures.
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Bi-fold Windows
Bi-fold windows are one of the most innovative, practical and attractive window designs available to homeowners. This style of window works through a folding mechanism that allows each half of the window to fold back into a neat and discrete vertical stack on opposite sides of the opening.
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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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Maximizing Solar Energy Efficiency: Tips for Optimizing Your Solar Power System
Learn how to optimise your solar power system for peak performance and energy savings with expert tips tailored for homeowners in South Africa.
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