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Clogged Showers? 4 Quick DIY Tricks To Restore Your Shower Power

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Clogged showerheads are exasperating for anyone because you cannot relax and unwind in your hot, steaming shower after a tough day. Most people assume that a clogged showerhead is the direct result of damaged internal pipes. While that may be true in some cases, sometimes showerheads clog simply because of mineral, calcium, lime and rust deposits. This guide offers quick DIY tricks to restore your shower power if you have the latter issue. Read More»

3 Common Residential Plumbing Problems and When to Bring in the Pros

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All homes should have a few essential tools to deal with plumbing emergencies in case they happen. Sometimes, all you need is a plunger to dislodge a clog in the drain, or some Teflon tape to temporarily seal a leak before it can be properly checked out and resealed. There are plumbing repairs that you can do yourself, but sometimes more harm than good comes from trying to sort out your plumbing problems with your hands and the trusty Internet. Read More»

Things You Need to Keep in Mind When Hiring a Scissor Lift for Your Jobsite

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For first-time users, there is a high risk of overlooking some important elements when hiring scissor lifts. This can jeopardise the quality if the service that you receive from the machine or compromise the safety of those who are using the machine that you have hired. Considering that you need the scissor lift to work several metres above the ground level, you need an aerial platform that will meet your specific needs in terms of the safety and productivity perspectives. Read More»

4 Things You Shouldn't Put in Your Garbage Can

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Having a waste collection service that hauls away all your household rubbish is a great convenience, but don’t assume everything that is trash should be put in the collection bin. Here are some things you should avoid putting in your garbage can or the local rubbish collection bin. Anything That Can Be Recycled Make sure you consider whether or not something can be recycled before putting it in the rubbish bin. Read More»

Tips for Demolishing a Shed

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A shed can be a useful structure in your backyard that you use to house garden equipment or store other items for your home. However, you might have an older shed on your property that needs to be renovated. In most cases, it is best to demolish the entire old structure and build a completely new shed. Before you begin demolishing the old shed that is located on your property, it is important for you to be aware of the most helpful tips to follow when you are using a backhoe loader to complete the job. Read More»

How to Build a Greener Home Extension

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In the 21st century, climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the planet. Because of this, many people are choosing to live their lives in greener ways, from cycling to work instead of driving to recycling as much as possible. But when you want to build an extension on to your home, is this always going to be a problem for the planet, or are there ways that you can make the construction project a greener one? Read More»

3 Critical Considerations for Choosing a New Cooling Tower

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The cooling tower is an advantageous heat rejection device in commercial cooling applications. Basically, this type of system is designed reject the waste heat in business operations to the atmosphere through evaporation. In simple terms, water is used to absorb the heat from the HVAC systems or even industrial machinery. The heated water is cooled by air as it passes over an area known as fill. This is a structure that breaks the droplets of water to increase the surface area for evaporation. Read More»

Splashback Maintenance | 3 Steps To Remove Curry Stains From Your Glass Kitchen Splashback

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A glass kitchen splashback creates a look of unrivaled beauty thanks to its clean lines and aesthetic simplicity. But this elegant glass splashback will begin to look old and unsightly if you allow stains from cooking to embed themselves deeply into the surface for too long. Curry stains are typically more stubborn than other types of food stains because of the amount of spices involved in cooking them. Follow these steps in your quest to remove curry stains from your glass kitchen splashback. Read More»

Exterior Home Renovations: Top Tips for Transforming Your Patio Area

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Planning for a renovation project presents an opportunity for you to increase both the functional and aesthetic appeal of your home. While so many homeowners often focus on remodelling their interior space, very few give enough attention to transforming their outdoor space. Here are a few essential tips you can follow when you are giving your patio a makeover. Entryway It is essential for every patio space to have a doorway. Read More»

What's the Best Material for Tiling a Shower?

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Tiled showers are attractive, practical and a relatively inexpensive way to update your bathroom - but with so many options on today’s market, it can be difficult to figure out which surface type to choose. To help you out, we’ve had a look at the major pros and cons of three of the most common shower tile materials. Ceramic: Most shower tiles are ceramic, and there are some great reasons for that: it’s light, it’s affordable, it’s easy to lay, and it comes in many shape or color options. Read More»