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There are many paint contractors in the business world but how do you know which ones are professional and do a satisfactory job?  The only way to determine this is to find a couple of paint contractors and do some research on them and find feedback from previous and current clients.  If a painting company...

Toilets are the oldest bathroom fixture ever, though in the past, they were built outdoors because of the lack of sewage drainage systems. Some rural communities still use outdoor pit toilets. Toilets are a bathroom or lavatory fixture whose main purpose is to manage the disposal of human waste. The toilet has evolved over the...

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...