Category: Contractors

When aluminium gutters first appeared on building sites the collective sigh of relief could be felt for miles around. People do not realise what big difference aluminium made to the gutter industry. The care and maintenance of gutters is one of the most feared jobs on any building be it while still under construction or...

Pool paving is a little bit trickier than normal driveway or just normal paving because the paving patterns and colours need to blend well with not only the house but the garden as well as the pool. Pools come in many different shapes and sizes so the paver doing the paving need to be multi...

Wooden floors have entered the 21st century and have become more popular. Usually you will find these floors in big houses. On that point, it clearly indicates that it is quite expensive to install. It’s rare to find wooden floors in any house you walk in, you can go house to house and would take...

In March 2008, the Department of Minerals and Energy announced that by 2010, solar geysers are to be included in all new building and housing projects over R 750 000.At some point, the government even wanted electric geysers to be installed with a switch that Eskom would be able to switch off from a remote...

Before getting carried away with extensive and expensive renovations, people must first consider the simplest and most affordable ways to improve the appearance of the home. The bathroom is the smallest room in the house yet it is the one room used more often than any other. When trying to decide on bathroom décor ideas,...

Marble is the stone that originates from metamorphic rock. As  the  name  suggests  it  emanates  from  deep  within  the  earth  and  has  become  a  popular  sought  after  mineral. As  a  result  of  a  multitude  of  impurities  embedded  within  the  earth  marble  is  distinguished  by  its  veins  created  by  these  impurities. Historically  it  has  been  recorded ...

Solar power is a great source of power because it is abundant and is unlikely to run out. It is also available to us for free and can be accessed by just stepping outside. The sun is a great resource and scientists have managed to manipulate its power for our benefit. Solar panels have been...

Few things make as big a statement about someone as them having hardwood floors. Even though hardwood floors were very common in the old days, because back then people did not know about cheap options to flooring and all flooring was done in hardwood that was readily available in the area.  The problem with that...

Wood is one of the most versatile materials as it is used in construction, furniture and floors around the home or office. Wood is also a little demanding as far as maintenance is concerned. Wooden furniture is perfect for the interior and exterior of the home. Here are some useful tips on how to care...

The braai is not unique to South Africa but there is no other country in the world where fire-cooked meat is more appreciated. South Africans never run out of occasions to feast on braai meat. A group of friends that are enjoying a relaxing break from work, girlfriends catching up on gossip and sport fans...