July 2020

How to choose a waste solution, Biodigester, cesspit or septic tank?

Waste water management is a crucial part of your home establishment. There are very many options available for one to deal with waste from the house. These options include the…

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2 min

Keeping your house warm during cold weather

Do you already live in a house that feels too cold for you? Though there isn’t much that you can do to the structure of the house, there are simple…

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3 min

Construction

7 construction tips to help keep the house warm during cold weather

The most effective ways to prevent reduced temperatures inside your home are insulation from the outside environment and generating heat from inside the house. This post covers ways in which…

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2 min

How to calculate sand, cement and ballast volumes in concrete mixes

Calculation of the materials required for construction is an important skill. This post focuses on how to calculate the amount of sand, cement and aggregate you will need for your…

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1 min

Construction

How to calculate the volume of sand and cement in mortar

Estimation of materials is an important skill in construction. First calculate the volume of mortar that is required: Volume = Area * Thickness = 100 m2 by 0.01 = 1…

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3 min

What you need to know about cracks in construction (Types and causes)

Whether you have just finished a project or it is a few years down the line, no one likes to see cracks in the house. Reasons for cracking usually vary…

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4 min

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Home Ownership: How to decide when to rent, buy or build?

This is a question that has plagued many in the quest for home ownership. The question is even more puzzling for first time home owners with limited resources that are…

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