Category: Contractors

A shutter is a type of window cover that controls the amount of light that enters a room. It is solid and stable. Shutters consist of vertical stiles and rails that run horizontally, all held together by a sturdy frame. Different materials can be mounted on the frame such as solid panels, fabrics, glass and...

Thatch roofing, though thousands of years old, is a very unique type of roofing for a home. This is because it is no longer a common type of roofing as home owners are opting for more conventional forms of roofing such as tiles. Thatching of roofs may be seen as being primitive and yet it...

Wooden floors are really a spectacular way to add a spark to the home. They are versatile and they can adapt to any style of décor in the home. Wooden floors are ideal for the interior and exterior of the home. This is why it is a good idea to spend some time choosing the...

Re painting your house every few years is a great idea for a number of different reasons, for one it is good to renew the paint surface, get rid of dirt, mould and peeling or broken paint surfaces. It also gives you an opportunity to repair cracks and any other surface damage to your walls....

Paving is a great way to renovate the exterior of the home. It gives driveways and walkways a fresh new look that is stylish and suited to the homeowner’s individual taste. There are a lot of design options for people that want to renovate the exterior of the home. People must make sure that they...

It is sometimes difficult to decide which type of flooring to use in which locations, and it is therefore essential to be aware of the different characteristics of the various kinds of flooring available today, in order to ensure that suitable flooring is used in the home. Types of flooring and their suitability: Hardboard: Cheap...

An attractive floor can be created cheaply by sanding floorboards with a heavy duty sander, and applying a flooring grade varnish.  Rugs can be laid where people walk most often.   Sanding a floor is a fairly simple job, but it is hard work and usually creates a lot of dust, so wear a face mask...

Bathroom design ideas can come from a variety of places. This is because of the fact that they are often varied and tailored to a person’s likes and dislikes. These ideas can be implemented if the people would like to. This type of idea can be given from a designer or the internet. Bathroom designs...

Decks are usually a generous extension of the home. They also form part of other structures such as harbours where they are used purely for functional purposes of assisting in loading and offloading cargo. Decks make a bold, outgoing and adventurous décor statement on cruise ships but they really bring out the life of outdoor...

There was a time when no self-respecting South African home owner would even have considered the option of roof sheets, roof sheets were something that one only found in townships and similar informal settlements, and they were definitely not welcome in the burbs, where neighbourhood status still is everything. House wives would rather be dragged...