Practical advice on fireplaces, braai rooms and chimney care to help you plan your next home project.
Fireplaces
An old fireplace does not always need to be ripped out. This guide explains when a repair is enough, when a reface...
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Fireplaces
A wood stove is only as good as the way it is installed. Here is what goes into a proper job, from...
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Fireplaces
A fireplace service is the easiest way to avoid a smoky, unsafe or broken fire when winter arrives. Here is exactly what...
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chimney
An indoor braai that smokes makes the whole room unusable. Here is why it happens, how to test it, and the building...
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chimney
Water dripping into the fireplace or a damp patch on the ceiling after a storm usually means the chimney is letting rain...
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Fireplaces
Smoke rolling into the lounge is not something to live with. Here are the most common reasons a fireplace smokes inside, the...
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Braai
A built in braai is only as good as the person who builds it. These are the questions to ask any braai...
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Home Improvement
A new floor is only as flat as the base under it. Here is what a floor screed does, when a thin...
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Home Improvement
A boundary wall is a big, permanent job. Here is how to choose a design, what decides how high it can go,...
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Home Improvement
Flat roofs, parapets and box gutters are where most Cape Town leaks start. Here is how torch on, membrane waterproofing and waterproofing...
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Home Improvement
Outdoor tiles face sun, wind-driven rain and wet bare feet. Here is how to choose non slip patio tiles, what an outside...
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Home Improvement
A wooden deck looks warm and natural but needs oiling. Composite decking needs less care but has its own quirks. Here is...
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Fireplaces
An open fire needs a spark screen. A closed fireplace does not, but its hot glass and body can still burn small...
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