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...

Painting the interior of anything requires a professional painter, the right tools and the right materials. The first thing anyone would have to do is remove all that is in the room to be painted which cannot be allowed to be stained by any paint. Generally a professional painter would know how to cover the...

There are a number of things that you can do to renovate your home and give it a new stylish appearance. If you are thinking about ways to improve your home, you must consider balustrades. Steel balustrades serve as a solid and sturdy support structure for the staircase while enhancing the design of your home....

The colours you choose for the interior for your home is very important. You would want something that will be relaxing and not harsh to the eyes. Cool and relaxing colours are a great idea for a living room and you can choose warmer colours for your bedroom. Warmer and darker colours are suitable for...

Has your love for the sky persuaded you to want to install Skylights in your house? The view of a room is a representation of the owner’s personality and taste. Lights are the tools we use to enlighten our rooms so that they provide some brightness during the night or in darkness.   Skylights are normally...

Gutters serve a very important and practical purpose but they must be carefully selected to bring out their decorative qualities too. Rain gutters are fitted on the edges of the roof going all round the house to collect excess rain water and lead it along the drainage system. Gutters protect the building from flooding and...

Interior design and interior decoration are quite often believed to be one and the same.  It is however two distinctly different aspects of the design and décor of a building.  The clue is in the title – interior design takes places mostly around the design and structure of a particular building, whereas interior decoration governs...