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Being a man made stone it consists of 95% crushed quarts (a common mineral in the earth’s crust) and a mixture of polymer resin and colouring make up the other 5%. Caesar stone is stronger than granite making it perfect for any surface that is in constant use, some Caesar Stone’s other characteristics are: Stain...

Bathroom fittings and accessories have become so important in the design of the bathroom. These bathroom designs can set the mood for the whole bathroom and they can also say a lot about the person who is using the bathroom. In some cases these accessories can be very expensive and in other cases they can...

Choosing A countertop for your kitchen space is one of the more important design decisions that you will make. This is because the countertop that you choose will affect the style of the kitchen, the functionality of the worktop space and the maintenance that you will need to perform. One of the most popular options...

Archaeologists made an interesting discovery in Egypt in 1994. They found the oldest paved road which was built about 5000 years ago for the transportation of building materials during the construction of the pyramids. It is about two meters wide and 12 km long. Wood, sandstone and limestone were employed in making this road and...

Many people believe that skylights are an expensive luxury preferred by wealthy homeowners. The truth is; skylights are not as extravagant as they are made out to be. They do cost more than regular windows but that is largely due to the labour involved and not necessarily the materials. If anything, skylights save energy which...

A curtain is essentially a piece of cloth that is hung over a window to block light from entering the room. It is also useful in obscuring an eager breeze. Shower curtains are found in many showers and they keep water inside the shower space. The curtains are hung on the side of the window...

There is not a man alive who has not dreamt of doing his own building renovations. It is even more satisfying when he can stand next to his son and say:” we do building renovations”. It really is a return to our roots when we say that we do our own building renovations. Something about...

Domestic bathrooms have seen a massive transformation in their status in the recent times. The bathroom used to a functional rom that you went into to do one of three things: either you needed the toilet, or you needed a bath or shower. As long as the bathroom fulfilled these people were happy. Well those...

You’ve decided to buy a property? That’s great news. Now you just need to find the right place to settle down and enjoy your investment, but that’s not easy is it? Finding a property to let is quite different from a property to buy and if you are one of the many people who have...

The fireplace, in some form or another, has always been a part of our lives and it serves many purposes. The practical uses of a fireplace include cooking and providing warmth. In situations of limited resources, the fireplace is also a source of light. Nowadays, however, fireplaces have more decorative qualities than anything. The heat...