A Surprising Ingredient In 1945, Earl Tupper sought plastic resin from Bakelite, but due to scarcity, was handed a polyethylene slag – a dense, rubbery waste from petroleum refining. Although discarded by companies like DuPont and Bakelite, this “black gold” held immense potential for Tupper. Revolutionizing Food Storage Before the […]
Luxury Home Decor Stores in South Africa
As an entrepreneur, I’ve had the opportunity to explore various sectors, including the vibrant world of luxury home decor in South Africa. The country is a goldmine of unique and luxurious decor items that reflect our diverse cultures, innovative design, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Here are some of the top stores […]
Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of Moving House
The prospect of relocating to a new dwelling, community, or perhaps nation is thrilling. When one’s the living situation has deteriorated to the point that leaving one’s previous home and starting over is the only option, most people welcome the opportunity with open arms. Moving to a new area, city, state, […]
AC Smackdown: Which Air Conditioning Setup Are The Most Energy Efficient?
Many factors make it difficult to have a meaningful conversation about the relative “efficiency” of various air conditioning units, including the reality that various cooling innovations provide vastly different degrees of “cool” and the fact that the efficiency levels of air conditioning units, especially refrigerative air conditioners, can vary greatly […]
Identifying Utility Leaks via Thermal Imaging
Leaks are an extremely common issue in piping systems that are buried underground. Because these leaks are buried underground, it may take some time before they are discovered. This could result in significant issues and significant costs associated with their repair. When these leaks are found sooner rather than later, […]
You Can Reduce Your Monthly Electricity Costs With These Recommendations
If your household isn’t energy efficient, you may find that the cost of your monthly electricity bills becomes unaffordable. On the other hand, a significant number of individuals aren’t aware that there are a lot of things that can be done to make your house use less energy while still […]
Purchasing a Renovated Home – Some Tips Facts to Consider
Are you looking to purchase a house that has recently undergone renovations? If you answered yes, read on. Some real estate investors get their start by purchasing older homes in desirable areas, which they then “flip” after making necessary improvements to the properties. This is a sound commercial practice for the […]
The Benefits of Having a Home Inspected
How to Evaluate the Benefits of Having a Home Inspection Done Price is only concerned with finding a good bargain, whereas value is concerned with meeting the actual requirements of the client (buyer, agent, or seller). To further clarify, who are the parties involved in a real estate transaction, specifically […]
The Cost of Roof Repairs or Replacements
Some of South Africa’s older homes have roofs that are beyond repair and require replacement instead. A roof regeneration or roof upkeep may be determined to be the best course of action based on the findings of a home inspection. Some suburbs of South Africa are home to the majority […]