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Ask A Professional

I ask a professional so you don’t have to. Interviews with home improvement industry professionals – asking them all the things you need to know before you begin your home renovation project

Ask An Electrician -Interview With a Professional

23/09/202514/02/2023 by Design Elements

In a series of interviews I speak to South African home improvement contractors. I spoke to an electrician about projects costs and considerations.

Categories Ask A Professional 4 Comments

Buying a House? How To Choose Your New SA Home

23/09/202518/01/2023 by Design Elements
buying a house

Buying a house in SA can be quite an adventure. There’s so much to think about – from location to layout to renovation. Read this before you go on a house hunt.

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Why You Should Hire An Interior Designer

13/10/202225/08/2022 by Design Elements

Interior designers get a project moving forward. They create, they manage, and they advise. Discover why you should hire an interior designer.

Categories Ask A Professional Tags interior designer 1 Comment

Ask A Paint Specialist: Interview With A Professional

14/05/202524/08/2022 by Design Elements
Ask a Paint Specialist

Interview with a paint specialist about painting the exterior of a plastered house – the right way!

Categories Ask A Professional, Finishes Tags affect your budget, interview, paint specialist, painting your home, renovation tips, the timing of your project 3 Comments

Ask A Plumber: An Interview With A Professional

22/09/202506/07/2022 by Design Elements
ask a plumber interview

What if you could ask a local plumber about renovating a bathroom, and the considerations behind a project?

Categories Ask A Professional, Room Renos Tags ask a contractor, bathroom renovation, beautiful bathrooms, budget and timing of your project, Ocean View Contractors, plumber, plumbing alterations, professional advice 1 Comment

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I blog about home improvement and provide content creation services for small businesses and sole traders in the home improvement industry.

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