Sure, we all know about air-conditioning but in the current energy crisis many are seeking more sustainable ways to cool their homes – and here in Africa we also have to consider the impact that the harsh summer sun can have on the exterior of our homes or offices too. So, what are just a …
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It is that time of the year again when many holiday homeowners are sprucing up and possibly renovating their properties. Let’s face it, particularly as a landlord you don’t want guests to arrive at a drab, not particularly welcoming holiday home as it only reduces what you can fetch for its rental each season. These …
Painting and renovation tips to rejuvenate your holiday home. Read More »
We are well into spring now and in our last article we promised to continue giving you great ideas for painting trends and renovation ideas for summer. So, what we have in mind for this article is to tell you about a very trendy renovation that will have you maximise your entertainment spaces for both …
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Now that we are finally into Spring after a cold, wet Cape Winter we are hoping for sunnier skies so that we can get on with doing some of those household alterations and painting jobs that we have had to put on hold for a while. In our last article we spoke about some stunning …
Great innovations for fabulous facelifts and Springtime renovations Read More »
We are in the important month of August when we celebrate the backbone of every nation – it’s women! Women are not only the stronger sex in so many ways but they are also the ones with a passion to beautify their homes. So, just for the ladies, this month we give you a couple …
Stunning interior design trends for women with flair! Read More »
Many people are dismayed at the prospect of deciding what to do about giving their home or offices a facelift. Should they just paint? – or do they need full-scale renovations to achieve their desired end result? Either way, who do they consult to make that decision? Painters will say paint and builders will say …
Why you should hire painters with a construction background! Read More »
They say that colours are very closely aligned with the moods of people and they often reflect what is going on at the time within the world or the society in which we live. A simplistic example would be that because here in South Africa we live in a generally sunnier climate our colour choices …
Winter paint colours of 2023 will reflect our changing landscape and moods! Read More »
Once again it’s that great time of year when we get to honour our wonderful Mums. Whether it is the Mother of our children or our own Mum, we treasure what they have done for us – after all, we wouldn’t even be here if not for them! We are used to giving Mums a …
Let’s face it when it comes to homes or offices, the greater they look and (given our energy challenges nowadays) the more energy efficient they are, the more valuable they are likely to be too. It’s not that difficult nor does it need to be as expensive as you think it might be to attain …
Make your home beautiful, energy efficient, and more valuable this winter Read More »
As we go into Autumn (officially on our National Heritage Day the 21st of March) you may be thinking of giving your home a great facelift before the winter rains come. What is very interesting is that the trending colours for autumn and winter this year pretty much align with international lifestyle trends as we …
Autumn colours align with international lifestyle trends Read More »