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2018

Why You Should Consider Granite for Your Kitchen Benchtops

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Your kitchen benchtops are put through heavy usage throughout their lifetime. As such, it is not a surprise that they are one of the first components of your kitchen that will succumb to disrepair. Leaving them in this state does not only make your kitchen unattractive, but the cracks and crevices can become breeding grounds for harmful bacteria. If you are looking to replace your kitchen benchtops, you should consider stone. Read More»

Getting the Best Commercial Lawn Mowing Services and Landscaping Contracts for Your School Garden

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Much of a school’s reputation depends on how it looks. This also goes for the school garden that the public sees while driving or walking by it. To mow a lawn properly, you need to do it often, and you need to do it good enough to make the lawn look as green and lush as possible. A lawn gets greener and thicker when it’s mowed regularly, which improves the overall look of your school. Read More»

How Land Surveying Helps in Settling Property Line Disputes

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Property line disputes are a common occurrence. This is mainly because few homeowners give thought to the actual location of their property line until when it is late. Problems arise when a land survey is requested by a financing company like a bank. It is a common assumption by many homeowners that the existing tree line or fence is the real property boundary. Sometimes, they also rely on what the neighbors or previous owners say about the borderline. Read More»

Evaluations That Will Help Determine If Tree Removal Is Essential

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Most people will agree that trees add a certain charm to any landscape with their majesty and beauty—not to mention they are also very efficient at providing you with adequate shelter once the harsh Australian sun makes an entrance. However, this does not directly imply that you should hold on to your trees even when they are showing signs of the need for removal. When tree removal is looming yet you ignore it, you end up putting yourself, your loved ones and your neighbours in danger. Read More»

Truckers: 5 Tips to Prevent Back Pain

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Many drivers complain about back pain from their daily commutes, but if you’re a truck driver, you spend way more time driving than the average commuter. That can be torture on your back. To protect yourself from back injuries and strains, take a look at these tips. 1. Replace Worn-Out Seats The quality of your truck seats has a huge impact on your comfort. You need the seat to support you so that your muscles don’t have to, and when the seat isn’t supportive, your muscles work overtime, leading to strains or sprains. Read More»

How to protect your outdoor decking from termites

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Having an outdoor deck in your garden is a really wonderful feature that can be used for summer evening barbecues, cocktail evenings, and a safe place for the kids to play. What isn’t quite so great about a timber decking is that, if you don’t take certain precautions, it could wind up infested by termites that simply love wood, and that could spread to other parts of your home and garden. Read More»

The Different Stages of Constructing a Pump Station

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Pump stations are facilities which house pumps which are used to transport water or sewage from one location to another via a network of pipes. If you are planning to have a pump station built on your property, you may be wondering about the different phases of construction undertaken during the project. Below is a guide to the various steps a construction crew will take during a new pump station construction. Read More»

Bringing (Half) The House Down: Things To Consider When Planning To Demolish A Semi-Detached Home

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There are many good reasons an individual, family or development company might wish to knock down a building, from the prohibitive costs of renovating older properties to planning permission changes and simple property tax reduction. However, demolishing a building can also be a complicated process to arrange, and it can be particularly complicated if you are knocking down half of a semi-detached, maisonette or duplex house. Naturally, knocking down half of a free-standing building and expecting the remaining half to remain habitable and structurally stable requires careful planning and effort, and there are a number of pitfalls that can befall the unwary. Read More»

Residential Construction: Simple but Practical Tips for Reducing Your Building Expenses

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Building a home is a beneficial choice in comparison to purchasing a finished structure. The process will allow you to customise your house to match your personal preferences and lifestyle. In simple terms, you can incorporate speciality elements and features which would not be found in a standard home. Unfortunately, the cost of building a house from scratch can be expensive, and you might find the total expenses overwhelming. If you are concerned about the financial aspect of your home construction project, you should use the below-outlined tips on reducing your costs. Read More»