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Build it green – part 21

Wow! That was my impression of the site this week. So much seems to have happened suddenly. The cornicings we chose last week were ordered, delivered, and installed in a week! Not only that, the electrical cables have all been...

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Build it green – part 15

I have learned another new word: sisalation. This is a reflective insulating foil that has been put underneath the roofing sheets. It is a lamination of aluminium foil with a backing of paper, cloth, or fibreglass. In any case...

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Build it green – part 14

So how does the price of a LSF house compare to that of a brick and mortar house? This is the great burning question. This is the first thing that everybody asks when they pay us a site visit, so I thought it was time to answer...

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Build it green – part 12

The week started with more cutting and fitting of boards, and the first layer downstairs was finished on the second day – just in time for the delivery of the roof trusses!

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Build it green – part 9

The steel is going up! The interest in our building site has been amazing. There have been so many people stopping to ask if this is a warehouse being erected, or just asking questions; and the monstrosity against the skyline is...

Modern

Atlantic Seaboard charms

To enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic Twelve Apostles from your undercover verandah when living in Camps Bay, is no rare occurrence.

Modern

The good life

This is a home that sparkles – from the light fixtures to the shimmering door handles. Red drapery, fabulous water features and decorative ornaments combine to create a minimalist, modish and sophisticated living space

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Build it green – part 3

This has been a rather momentous week as our bond has been approved by the bank! It was a relief to hear from this financial institution, because we have been happily shopping with their money.

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Build it green – part 2

When our design engineer informed us that our ceilings are going to be 2 865m high, I thought it might be time to buy him a new (metric) measuring tape, or maybe refer him to an Optometrist. It turns out, however, that the man is...

Kitchens

Top tips for the kitchen

Udo Fesenmeier, co-owner of WSI Designs, is passionate about kitchens. He believes that a new kitchen can dramatically change the look and feel of a home and add a tremendous amount of value to the total value of your home. Here...

Bathrooms

Get more bathroom for your buck

Remodelling your home’s bathroom is a popular trend that can add to the resale value of your property. However, it can be a costly project. Sandy Turner from Bathroom Bizarre offers some tips and advice that will help you get the...

Bathrooms

Bathroom basics

There’s nothing better than walking into a bathroom, and suddenly feeling a sense of peace enveloping your very being. Creating the perfect ambience in this space is of pivotal importance, as it is one of the main rooms in the...

Bathrooms

Steam it up

As with everything in the bathroom, the shower of today has evolved dramatically. No longer left for some corner space behind the bathtub or door, the shower has become a focal point in its own right.