Two places where you might be most likely to encounter granite are kitchens and cemeteries. But the material’s importance goes far beyond its uses, because it forms the foundation of our continents. Definition Granite is an igneous rock composed mostly of two minerals: quartz and feldspar. It is an intrusive rock, meaning that it crystallized from magma that […]

There are so many ways to get creative with paint effects and techniques and sometimes, a little out-of-the-box thinking can bring about surprising results. Like wrapping wool around a paint roller to paint on walls, wallpaper, fabric, or even furniture. Here’s a new way to apply texture to any wall: Simply wrap wool around the

Tiling a shower floor with pebble tiles gives a rustic, customised look to any remodelled shower and is no more difficult to do than installing standard tile.   You will need: Pebble tile mosaic (wide selection at Tile Warehouse) Tile adhesive Tile grout Notched trowel Piece of scrap board Sponge Disposable gloves Masking tape Here’s

Fixed or mobile, a kitchen island not only adds to function in a kitchen, it also adds texture and style. The difficulty in choosing a kitchen island is selecting the right style and materials to complement your existing kitchen. In this feature we look at selecting a style that fits your kitchen.   There are

Over the past couple of weeks, every morning I wake up to a kitchen sink that is covered in an army of ants. They may be good for the garden, but few of us want an ant colony in our homes. When trying to get rid of ants, it’s helpful to first have a basic

If you are looking for ways to add more living space to a home floor plan and have a garage (single or double) that isn’t being used, perhaps you should consider utilising this valuable space in other ways with a garage conversion. A single or double garage takes up a substantial amount of valuable space

Make a pet bed that’s also a side table or coffee table Here’s a space saving solution that is not only a coffee or side table, it also doubles as a pet bed. Ideal for a small home with pampered cats or dogs, you won’t need to make space for an additional pet bed and

Geyser timer VS controller The average geyser uses up to 60% of your household electricity, so it makes sense to regulate its electricity consumption. You can do this by using a  timer or a controller, but what is the difference between the two?     In normal use, it reheats the water inside the tank