Light oak laminate flooring being installed over green underlay in a Cape Town lounge

Flooring

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July 29, 2026

How to Care for Laminate Flooring in a Busy Home

Laminate does not need polishing, sanding or expensive weekly treatment. What it does need is quick spill cleanup, gentle cleaning and protection from the grit that gets walked in from outside.This guide explains laminate...

Flooring

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July 28, 2026

Wooden Flooring Prices: Solid, Engineered and Laminate Compared

People use the words wooden flooring for several very different products. Solid timber, engineered boards and wood-look laminate do not share the same price, fitting method or maintenance needs.This guide explains wooden flooring prices...

Laminate flooring plank samples in different wood tones

Flooring

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July 27, 2026

Laminate Flooring Specials: How to Spot a Real Deal

A bright sale sticker does not always mean a cheaper finished floor. Some specials are excellent buys, while others are leftover colours with too little stock or a price that excludes every extra.This guide...

Flooring

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July 27, 2026

Laminate vs Vinyl Flooring: Which Is Better for Your Home?

Laminate and vinyl can look similar in a showroom, but they behave differently once people, pets and wet shoes arrive. The right choice depends more on the room than on the colour sample.This guide...

Flooring

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July 26, 2026

Laminate Flooring Prices in South Africa: A Straight Answer

The price on a box of laminate is not the finished floor price. Homeowners need to allow for underlay, trims, labour, waste and sometimes repairs to the base underneath.This guide explains laminate flooring prices...

DIY & How-To

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July 25, 2026

How to Measure a Room for Built-In Cupboards (Step by Step)

A cupboard can only fit as well as the measurements behind it. Cape Town homes often have walls that lean slightly, floors that run out of level and old skirtings that change the usable...

Free-standing three-door melamine cupboard built by CDC Projects

Buying Guides

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July 24, 2026

Cheapest Wardrobes in South Africa: What You Actually Get

Shopping for the cheapest wardrobes can feel simple until you compare what is actually included. One advert shows a low price, another looks similar but costs twice as much, and neither says much about...

Cupboard panels and fittings laid out during a DIY-style assembly

Buying Guides

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July 23, 2026

Builders Cupboards vs a Custom Installer: What You Get for Your Money

Builders Cupboards vs a Custom Installer: What You Get for Your Money is a practical question, not just a style choice. It means comparing a standard building allowance with cupboards designed for your room....

Free-standing three-door cupboard unit by CDC Projects

Buying Guides

By admin
July 23, 2026

Ready-Made Cupboards: The Real Pros and Cons

Ready-Made Cupboards: The Real Pros and Cons is a practical question, not just a style choice. It means weighing quick availability and lower entry cost against fit and durability. The cheapest-looking option on paper...

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