The most commonly found gutters around at the moment are made of aluminium.  They are a very popular choice due to their sturdiness and longevity and their resistance to rust.  They are able to contain more water than other guttering. The quality of aluminium gutters depend largely on the thickness of the product, as well...

One cannot look at a set of really well made and well looked after shutters without feeling a warm glow inside. Shutters have a kind of old world elegance that transcends all time and fashion. Even though shutters predate most window adornments, including windows themselves, we never tire of looking at them or enjoying the...

Due to the fact that South Africa is a country that is warm for most of the year, fire places are not used very often. Many homes have them because they contribute towards a homely feeling to the house. They also give a room a feeling of sophistication and high class. Due to the fact...

People have been using paving stones for many centuries. They were a common feature of construction in Ancient Rome. Paving stones have stood the test of time as a building material of choice as they are still popular today. Paving stones, or paving bricks as they are otherwise known, can be made from concrete as...

The painting of the walls of your house can be a lot of fun. It is something you can decide to do as a family and is a great way of bonding as a family. You can encourage your children to paint their own room or their play rooms as they please. Painting is not...

Scaffolding is normally used to create a working surface for construction workers or other work around a building. It is meant to create a place where workers can work safely and also help to protect the general public near the building site. It is very important that the scaffolding is put together properly because it...

Balustrades are common addition to staircases, balconies and patios in the home. They provide support and balance in elevated and potentially dangerous sections of the home. Beautifully designed balustrades can be incorporated into other elements of décor such as lamps, lighting fixtures and furniture. Balustrades became a popular style of décor during the renaissance in...

So many people today want their pools heated and that is usually for people who love swimming and want to swim whether it is winter or summer. It is a simple, safe and yet reliable way of having a heated pool. Now you don’t have to worry about if the water is going to be...

People are always moaning about how the prices of everything are going up all the time, and paving has often fallen into this bracket, especially when people are doing any kind of remodelling around the home. In fact they are not paying enough. If paving prices were determined by what they do for the home,...

Midrand is in the centre of Western Cape between Sandton and Centurion in Cape Town. The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s headquarters is located in Midrand aswell as the commonly known UNISA and Midrand Graduate Institute. Midrand developed emminsly in the last decade and is a relatively modern city. A commonly visited place in Midrand...