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Maintenance schedule / Improvements:

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20110712Replaced all four stove stainless steel plate covers. One of the old set were burned, obviously by someone that forgot the plate on. We use only true 18/10 stainless steel ones, but even that didn't prevent permanent burn marks.
20110712Replaced the kettle with a Sunbeam from Pick n Pay. The old one's switch failed mechanically.
20110617Replaced the microwave oven. After less than a year it appears the timer control is malfunctioning. This is still under waranty and will be returned.
20110411Replaced the television. Being situated right on the Amanzimtoti main beach and taking on all the sea spray from the breakers in this tropical climate with it's high humidity again took it's toll...
20110102Replaced all four stove plates. The old ones was showing signs of rust on top and one started tripping the mains power. Two were of the quick heat types which turned out to be real power wasters. The fact that the red dot indicating this didn't last long also meant guests weren't aware of this with the end result being many burned pots etc. The stove now has 4 standard plates which most people are used to.
20110102Replaced the microwave oven. After about 2 years rust was starting to show on the inside under the turn plate. Within another year it started to look bad.
20110101Replaced couch spring connecting cables. A number of these connecting cables were broken. This generally occurs when either jumping or falling on the couch or if subjected to too much weight. The new ones will not break, however they are not made of spring steel and are loosely coupled hooks between the springs, thus making the couches feel a little bit more soft.
20101229Replaced the refridgerator. The old one was showing signs of rust on top and the sides. The new Defy 320 litre one has a plastic covered top and hinge which means a 100% improvement as this is where the first signs of rust occur.
20101220Rotate and wash curtains. Front window curtains are rotated and washed every six months. There are 3 sets for the front windows, thus one spare.
20100622Replaced all pots and pans. The old set was about 5 years old and had some handle damage.
20091224Replaced the television. Being situated right on the beach and taking on all the sea spray these things unfortunately just don't last combined with the high humidity, rust and condensing when switched off.
20090826Replaced one of the glass breadboards. It appears as if something fairly heavy was dropped on top of it.
20090822Ever since the previously mentioned actions things have improved considerably!
20090725Appointed a new cleaning lady due to numerous and continuous problems surfaced with the previous one.
20090703Appointed someone to manage and perform routine checks (at least 4 times per month) on the cleaning service.
20090702Replaced all coffee tables in the lounge area with new solid knot free Pine ones. The old cane ones were starting to show their age. Though they were ideal for the high humidity area the tops were made of vineered pressed wood (chipboard) which is not at all up to the humidity as it swells irreparably once inside.
Painted them with Plascon exterior varnish.
20090701Replaced both breadboards with custom made six milimetre safety glass ones. They last longer than the nylon ones with regard to knife marks.
20071201Built a new cupboard in the hallway above the stairs for linen, service items used by the maid etc.
20071201Replaced the two single beds in the second bedroom with a new double bed and a new bunkbed. The second bedroom now has space for 4 guests, all new beds and mattresses. The two single beds were moved downstairs. Thus eight beds in total.
20071201The double sleeper couch were removed as someone broke the hinges and bend some of the pipes.
20071201The front door with locks, keypad etc. were replaced with a solid 6 section maranti door, varnished with plascon mid brown sunproof and a second coat of clear varnish. Rust, wear and tear etc. A piece of wood inside the bottom of the door also came loose causing a sliding sound while the door is in motion.
20071019Replaced the microwave oven with a new one. Something was badly burnt inside, causing a bad smell and rust was starting to take it's toll.
20070925Replaced the complete kitchen fluorescent lighting unit. It looks like someone hit the fluorescent lighting cover by accident, probably with a beach umbrella.
20070402Replaced all 4 sliding door rollers with stainless steel ones. With the new rollers the axle and height adjustment screw are also made from SS. The only part containing metal is the bearing...
20060701To replace both dressing tables.
20060330 - 20060406Installed new aluminium curtain rails
Replaced curtains with Woolworths ones.
Replaced dressing table chairs with handmade Canadian Beech wood ones.
General sealing and re-sealing.
20051122 - 20051214Retiled upstairs.
Installed new stove / oven. The plates started to rust. With the new stove we made stainless steel plate covers available which would hopefully extend the life.
Fitted new fridge freezer door seals.
Replaced built-in bedroom cupboards. The previous ones were old and made from pressed wood which started to expand in some places due to moist.
Replaced shower head.
Installed new sleeper couch in lounge. Situated right on the Amanzimtoti main beach means the metal frame unfortunately don't last very long due to the humid sea air.
General sealing and re-sealing.
20050715Replaced cutlery with Woolworths ones. A lot of cutlery sold as stainless steel are in fact either just brushed steel or of a low quality. The new ones are beautiful, strong and of a high quality 18/10 stainless steel.
Replaced crockery with new continental ones.
200411Replaced the geyser. When it burst water seeped into the walls downstairs and damaged the paint which had to be fixed as well.
200312Repainted the entire flat, walls and ceiling areas.