A Step By Step Guide To Home Building & Home Improvement Hire an architect The first step when you start your home building or home improvement project is to make contact with an architect.  The architect is the person who will put together all the processes of building your house, from building plans to final...Read More

There are many advantages to buying house plans online. When you buy online, you are able to browse thousands of possible sizes, styles and layout of homes, which typically give you the option of making small customization to every building plan. This method will end up costing you much less than you would pay to...Read More

You & Your Interior Designer So you want to begin a project for interior designing one or multiple rooms in your home but have never before worked with an interior designer. Perhaps you don’t know how to find a good one, how they will work with you on the project, as well as how much...Read More

TYPES OF GLASS. Despite the fact that a typical man in the street may see no difference between the glass used at the grocery store and at his house, there exist some difference between these two kinds of glasses. Case in point, you may think that a table glass is one and the same with...Read More

WHY DOUBLE GLAZED FRAMES? In order to understand this area, the section has been broken down into a sequence of subtopics. Each and every of these have been aimed at explaining what double glazing actually is and what are the considerations when you may want to invest in double glazing.  Architects and other construction professionals...Read More

SANS 10400  -XA – COMPLIANCE THROUGH REFERENCE BUILDING ROUTE. Usually, this is an alternative in the event that the SANS 10400 – XA Prescriptive option somehow poses a lot of technical difficulties. In such a case, the architect or developer may actually decide to use the energy modelling route (the Reference Building Route). Most of...Read More

SANS 10400 – XA COMPLIANCE VIA THE PRESCRIPTIVE ROUTE. Since this option does not actually require the appointment of a Competent Person – Energy (SANS 10400-xa), then this is the method which most architects are most likely to adopt on the long run. Mostly, the younger architects are the ones who are going to favour...Read More

Whether owning a beautiful urban or country side home, a neglected landscape area or yard can ruin the overall impression. The aim of the outside landscape is to complement the house designs and perhaps add to your overall investment. For those who have never spent much time on landscaping, be aware that it takes a...Read More

Fireplaces & Your Home Comfort Nothing will make your home more unique than the warmth and style of a fireplace.  A fireplace will be your home’s central gathering point and its design, style and colour will be the foundation to the rest of your house and home decor.  Thoughtful planning and design will ensure your...Read More

What’s the Best Home Security System for your Home? Technology nowadays allows you to install a home security system that can be remote controlled away from home.  With home automation systems, one can now control lights and basic appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers and even pet feeders even away from your home. By just...Read More