2016

Choosing Your First Lawn Mower For A Small Lawn

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If you've never owned a lawn mower before, figuring out what to buy can be daunting. You probably have a vague idea of what you want; just a little light thing that you can whizz over the lawn with and won't have to clean up after. Once you're looking at actual options, though, it all gets a bit complicated. Rotary or cylinder? What on earth does a hover mower do, anyway?

20 May 2016

Aluminium Foil In The Residential Garden: 2 Alternative Uses

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Aluminium foil is a common feature in a large number of modern residential kitchens. Aluminium foil is often the "go to person" whenever a homeowner needs to wrap up various food items.  Not known to a large number of homeowners is the fact that aluminium foil can be put to a number of alternative uses in residential garden areas. This article discusses two among the several alternative uses for the benefit of stay-at-home mums who are passionate about gardening.

10 May 2016

3 Simple Repair Tasks You Can Carry Out on Your Horizontal Blinds

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Horizontal blinds have various advantages, one of them being that you can easily regulate the light that comes into your room. They are commonly used in most homes and offices. However, frequent use of these blinds can lead to small technical faults, which you can easily fix if you are handy with your toolkit. Below are some of these faults, and how you can correct them. If you get stuck, don't hesitate to seek professional assistance to avoid any permanent damage.

21 April 2016

What You Need to Know About a Roller Door for Your Home Garage

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A roller door is a good choice for smaller properties, as the door simply folds and rolls up into its overhead housing unit when opening rather than swinging out into the driveway. If you're thinking of choosing a roller door for your home's garage, you may have a few questions about their function and safety, so note some basic information here and then discuss this choice with a garage door contractor.

11 April 2016

Rid Your Bathroom Roller Blinds Of Mould and Mildew

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Their ease of operation and effectiveness as privacy providers makes roller blinds extremely useful in a bathroom setting.  However, the humid environment can cause mould and mildew to form on the fabric, leaving your blinds looking stained and grubby.  Here's how to get rid of mould and mildew from your bathroom roller blinds.  What you'll need soft brush vacuum cleaner with a soft brush hose attachment lemon juice salt chlorine bleach clean cloths fabric freshener How to do it

29 March 2016

How to Maintain Your Fabric Blinds

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Fabric blinds provide a great way to have an affordable window treatment that is easy to install, and provides a beautiful appearance to any room. However, the care instructions are different from wood or vinyl blinds. Here are some helpful tips when it comes to cleaning and maintaining your fabric blinds.  Vacuum the Blinds Regularly With fabric blinds, you will not be able to wash them or dust them like with other blinds but, instead, will use your vacuum.

18 March 2016

Reasons to Choose Bamboo Blinds As Your Window Treatments

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Switching up the window treatments in your home can seem like a daunting task when faced all the array of materials and types of window treatments you can opt for. The good news is if you are looking for something that is functional as well as aesthetically appealing, then you cannot go wrong with bamboo blinds. Not only are these types of blinds versatile, but they make a great addition to any home no matter what your interior décor choices are.

2 March 2016

The Three Benefits of Leasing Office Furniture

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When you open a new office, one of the first things you need to get is furniture. You will need a wide range of items, from desks and tables, to chairs and meeting room furniture. It can be expensive to purchase them all brand new, so another option is to lease them. Here are some benefits of choosing leasing for the office furniture. Save Your Capital If you are just starting your business, you might not have a lot of capital to work with.

4 February 2016

Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Deck

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Many people are usually confident about building their own deck. However, more and more people are injured, and others hit with regret, each year due to faults they've made when timber decking. Timber decking can really boost your home's value, but blunders would make your money go down the drain. Mistakes occur for a variety of reasons, ranging from inadequate knowledge to trying to cut corners. So if you're planning on building your own deck, here are some of the most costly mistakes you should avoid.

4 February 2016

Home Additions Parents Should Discuss with Their Home Builder

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You're already excited for your new baby, but now you are facing having a new home built as well. There are so many things to consider and so many choices to make. Your new home builder can make some suggestions that will give you a safe and happy environment for your little one. There are also some options you may want to bring to the home builder. Here are just a few home plan additions that parents like you should consider.

25 January 2016