When painting the home it is always difficult to decide which colour to paint in order to enhance the property to its best abilities. However the type of paint is just as important, if not more so, than the colour. Paints are based on either oil or water, and varying degrees of light reflection are...
Kitchen Design Creations
Most kitchens are designed on a budget, whether renovating or rebuilding. Your dream kitchen need not be an expensive nightmare, with thorough planning your dreams can come true. It is important to be inspired in a kitchen, and a well-planned kitchen that flows easily from one purpose to the next is every cook’s dream. It...
What Makes Residential Painters Good?
When you want to have your home painted, it would be a good idea to get a professional on the job. This will ensure that a good job is done and that the right tools are used. The type of paint you would use for your outside wall would be different to the inside paint....
Granite And Marble
Which to use in the kitchen – marble or granite? When deciding about this, there are several factors to consider, and the qualities of both these materials must be understood in order to make an informed decision. Granite is harder than marble and usually makes for a more practical choice in the kitchen, but marble...
Floor Tiles
There are a few different types of tiles which can be used for floors, and the type of material will usually depend on where the floor is located and what the function of that particular area is. Vinyl or ceramic tiles are good in areas where there is a lot of moisture and where regular...
Ceiling Installations a Homely Comfort
Home comfort is an essential part of life. The home is after all the place we spend most of our time in. With radical climate change, homes have become either too warm or unbearably cold in the Winter months. Many home owners lack the knowledge of proper insulation. A home that is suitably insulated is...
Fireplaces In South Africa
A fireplace can add a lot of value and ambience to a home, not to mention produce heat during cold months. A cozy fire is often the place in the home where people meet, relax, read, dream and communicate, and forms the hearth of a home. Most images of home in winter will involve a...
Built In Braais For The Indoors And Outdoors
The built-in braai is much appreciated in South Africa where the braai is a favorite for all occasion. In fact, South Africans don’t need an occasion to braai. The braai is also enjoyed in many other countries and is called a barbeque in the United States. The braai is indeed a healthy cooking method, because...
A Good Built In Braai
A braai area is something that many South African homes have. It is a good idea to have one, especially if you enjoy hosting a braai for your friends and family. If you do not have one, you can have one built and installed for your home. There are a number of ideas available for...
Tile Types
There are so many types of tiles available on the market that it is quite often difficult to decide which to use and where. The type of tile used will normally depends on the area to be tiled, the required look and feel, as well as the budget. Tiles can be used in a variety...