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Prevent an electrical fire by joining cables correctly
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Building and Materials
How to tile a floor
Concrete countertop for kitchen or bathroom
What is fibre cement board
How to apply plaster finish to walls
Rust-Oleum EPOXYShield epoxy flooring kit
Repair cracks in concrete
Whether it is on the patio, in the garage or across the driveway, cracked concrete looks unsightly and if left unattended will only crack and crumble even more. Here's how to fix up cracks in concrete.
Cut curves in tiles
Most bathrooms require at least one hole in tiles for a floor or shower waste outlet, or for a toilet and pedestal if you are tiling an existing bathroom layout. Here's how to cut curves in wall and floor tiles.
How to lay a concrete slab
Whether you are laying a slab for a braai, pathway or a patio, the process is the same. Here are the steps to lay a concrete slab to get the job done.
Built in braai
Constructed of bricks, coprox dualcote and tiled, with meranti doors underneath to hide the gas bottle, this is the perfect place for your braai.
The easy way to hang almost anything
Battling to hang pictures, mirrors or shelves onto your drywalling? Whatever the wall, there is a fischer plug to fit all!
Fix it right the first time - fischer adhesives
As the pioneer of chemical anchoring, fischer Fixing systems offers a comprehensive range of fixing adhesives.
How to mix concrete
A strong concrete mix has just the right amount of water
Too little water and the concrete mix will be stiff and unworkable. Too much water results in weak concrete prone to cracking and breaking.
How to screed a floor
Step-by-step instructions on how to lay a cement screed floor.
How to reset a loose brick
When a brick works loose, you can’t just shove mortar in around it and expect the repair to last. Pull it out and fix it right.
Repoint a facebrick wall
Mortar joints deteriorate wherever water can soak them - under windows and walls, behind downspouts, at ground level and at any exposed wall top. Repairing eroding and cracked mortar joints is called pointing, repointing or tuck-pointing.
Tiling a wall
Whether the house is old or new, it is rare to find true verticals and horizontals. You must therefore establish a starting point for the area to be tiled. Here's how.
The correct way to paint interior doors
It's not necessary to remove a door r to paint it, although the advantage of laying it flat is obvious - no chance of paint runs. But the job is bound to take much longer since you will have to wait for the door to dry completely before painting the other side!
Building with glass bricks
Build a wall using glass bricks to bring extra light into your bathroom without losing any privacy.
Setting out foundations
The key to any successful construction is starting with a strong base - the solid foundation. Here are some guidelines to laying foundations for home improvements.
Mixing mortar
Mortar holds your bricks together and any successful building project needs to be done the right way. Here's how to get the mix right.
Partitioning and drywall
We've all come across the term, but what exactly is drywall partitioning and drywall and how can we use it effectively in our homes?
Flooring - Polished concrete
There's no denying the versatility, practicality and affordability of concrete as a flooring option. And now, with the latest polishing techniques, polished concrete floors can look as stunning as any other flooring option - at half the cost!
Laying a slate tile floor
Whilst tiling a floor with slate tiles follows the basic tiling procedure, due to their characteristics there are a few 'should know' techniques.
Make a concrete countertop
Build a counter that will make a lasting impression. Concrete is widely used in modern construction to resemble other building materials.
Install drywalling
Drywall offers homeowners an easy way to add interior walls. It is fire resistant, eco-friendly, and offers thermal insulation and sound proofing properties.
Build your own adobe pizza oven
Your step-by-step guide to building your own pizza oven. The reward: wonderfully rustic pizzas, roasts, and crusty loaves of bread from your own oven.
Make your own braai oven
Build your very own Braai Oven. Here's one way to make your very own the easy way.
Stone kitchen and bar area
Turn a plain braai into a stunning outdoor kitchen area and be the envy of family and friends.
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