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HOME & GARDEN
HARDWARE
The foundation, on which strong of the way, but Abdul breaks it down
customer relationships are built in the in a friendly and expert manner to offer
hardware industry, comprises of cost- the best products at the best prices. He
effective, quality products, expert advice goes the extra mile to ensure that each
and great customer service. and every customer gets exactly what
they have their heart set on. Ongoing
Abdul Cassim's passion for the industry consultation with structural engineers
is evident in the way he has conducted and architects means that he is proficient
business over the past 28 years, staying in reading building plans and able to offer
at the forefront of hardware innovation so knowledgeable construction guidance.
that he can offer the latest, top-quality
products and specialist advice. "I want to assist customers to build
their dream home. The fact that they
His hardware store, Ekhaya Lethu, now are building their own home gives me
at 64 Stretch Crescent, is Vryheid's one- inspiration. They are leaving a legacy for
stop hardware destination, catering for their future, and the fact that I am a part
a broad range of client needs including of this, means a lot to me. This business
upmarket sanitaryware and tiles. is not about the profit, it's about the
passion and it's about the relationships
"We have everything you need from you build with people as you play a part
foundation to completion," says Abdul, in turning their dream into a reality. I love
who is inspired and driven by customers what I do. There's nothing else like it,"
who choose to build their own homes. says Abdul.
A homeowner who chooses to build, has Here are Abdul's top five tips for
a million decisions to make every step
purchasing hardware:
-Aar' 1. Buy quality.
2. Compare prices.
3. The cheapest is not necessarily the
best.
4. Get advice.
5. Build that dream home.
_1% Magic Tiles will soon be relocating to
the Ekhaya Lethu premises on Stretch
Crescent making it even easier for
customers to peruse high-end décor
while planning their dream home.
Editorial supplied by Ekhaya Lethu Hardware
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