Category: Contractors

For your typical South African, especially the men, choosing the correct design and producer of your built in braai is not a decision that is taken lightly. In fact it is a decision that often takes more thought than choosing a car or even a spouse. This may sound slightly far-fetched but, in fact, it...

There are many types of tiles that can be used for a floor – this can range from vinyl to ceramic tiles.  The type of tile and tile material will be determined by the location and use of the area concerned. Ceramic and quarry tiles are much heavier than other types of floor covering.  A...

Unlike the interior of the house, painting the exterior is a big undertaking and the sooner the job is finished the better. No one wants an unsightly, incomplete painting job that takes weeks to conclude. Painting the exterior of the house is indeed a lot of work but it is not complicated; this is why...

Skylights are actually windows on the roof. They are instrumental in the practice of daylight harvesting which saves a lot of money because it cuts down the cost of electricity. Skylights allow natural light to pass through during the day and night. They come in elaborate styles such as roof lanterns which makes renovating the...

There are a number of factors that you should consider when painting the outside walls of your home. These factors range from the type of paint you will be using through to the colour that you choose to use. You need to consider you own preferences and weigh these against whether or not your neighbours...

Living in Cape Town does not spare you from clogged gutters. The City of Gold has been named one of the greenest cities in the world so residents have their fair share of leaves to take care of. Autumn brings with it strong winds as the trees shed their leaves in preparation for winter. Apart from...

Many homeowners are misinformed and they are under the impression that skylights are very expensive and they take a long time to install. Yes, skylights do cost more than normal windows fitted on the wall but that is only because a professional must be hired to install them. Skylights employ pretty much the same materials...

When you have a carpet in your house in an area that people use a lot, it will get faded down and worn. Protecting your carpet is not difficult though if you have the right tools and you can save yourself a lot of money if you do it. A carpet protector can be as...

Awnings date back as far as the ancient Egyptians and Syrians. They were typically made of woven grass or bamboo and were used to provide shade for market areas or in houses.  In modern day they are made of frame over which a fabric or material is stretched to form an umbrella type protection.  The...

Buying something as large and monetarily important as property is a huge decision and one that should not be taken lightly and as a private property buyer there are many aspects you need to take into consideration. Buying property privately is something that most of us in our lifetime will undertake, and there are a...