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Illustrative slim-frame aluminium sliding doors opening onto a patio

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  • Aluminium & Glass

Sliding or stacking doors? Choose what suits your space

Compare the opening, everyday access, furniture layout and maintenance before choosing aluminium doors for your home.
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Dimensional building signage - Just Art Creative
  • Signage & Branding

A better shopfront sign starts with a better brief

Plan the message, viewing distance, artwork and site details before requesting a quote for your business signage.
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Renovated open-plan living interior
  • Property Maintenance

A maintenance plan that puts the right jobs first

Turn a long list of repairs into a practical plan, with urgent concerns, underlying causes and finishing work in the right order.
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Illustrative charcoal steel driveway gate
  • Steel & Glass

Choosing steel gates and railings for a coastal property

Discuss exposure, corrosion protection, access and ongoing care before choosing the appearance of new steelwork.
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Residential swimming pool with stone water feature - Pools For Life
  • Pools

Pool losing water? What to note before booking a leak check

Record the water level, weather and visible signs so a pool specialist can assess the loss with better information.
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Illustrative plumbing repair beneath a kitchen sink
  • Plumbing

Burst pipe or serious leak? What to do first

A calm, practical guide to limiting damage, sharing the right information and arranging urgent plumbing help.
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Illustrative slim-frame aluminium sliding doors opening onto a patio
  • Aluminium & Glass

Sliding or stacking doors? Choose what suits your space

Compare the opening, everyday access, furniture layout and maintenance before choosing aluminium doors for your home.
Read article  →
Illustrative flat-roof waterproofing application
  • Property Maintenance

Waterproofing before winter: a quick checklist for Cape Town homes

Cape winters are wet and windy. Use this checklist to find weak spots in your roof, walls and windows before the rain finds them for you.
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Swimming pool and newly paved surround - Pools For Life
  • Pools

Getting your pool ready for summer in Cape Town

A simple checklist to get your pool clean, balanced and safe before the warm weather arrives, from cleaning and equipment checks to spotting leaks.
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Illustrative electric geyser and copper pipework
  • Plumbing

Signs your geyser needs replacing (and when a repair will do)

Leaks, rusty water, strange noises or not enough hot water? Here is how to tell whether your geyser needs a repair or a replacement, and what to do if it bursts.
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