Four Tips for Getting the Most Energy Savings Out of Motorised Blinds

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Motorised window treatments allow you to open and close your shades and curtains at the touch of a button. These window treatments can offer convenience, but they can also help you lower your energy bills. Utilise these four tips to get the most energy savings from these types of window treatments. 1. Set Automatic Timers When you have motorised shades, you can close all the shade in your home, using the remote, without leaving your favourite chair.

27 March 2017

Three Principles Behind Successful Commercial Pest Control

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Pest control is a service that many people go to when it's probably already happening. For businesses and commercial properties, this is a risky situation that could have already affected your business in various ways. Forget restaurants and hotels that will immediately suffer from the effects of pest infestations, even offices, shops, and other forms of commercial properties will eventually see a decline in customer preferences due to some form of pest.

23 March 2017

4 Mistakes To Avoid Doing During A Residential Removal

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If you're planning a move,then it's important that you do everything you can to make it go smoothly. There are some common mistakes that homeowners make that put the entire move at risk. Below, find out what these mistakes are and why you should avoid them. 1.    Not being ready when the removalists arrive It's common to be late every once in a while. However, when it comes to your residential removal, you have to make sure you're ready when that removalist truck arrives.

17 October 2016

How Can a Porch Light Be Used as a Home Security Feature?

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As a homeowner, you likely do everything you can to keep your property safe and secure. Read on and discover some of the measures that you can implement to take full advantage of your porch light as a home security feature. Install Photo Sensors Some people who go on vacation are unpleasantly surprised when they come back to find their home broken into. Such people may have left their porch light on before setting off.

22 September 2016

Important Questions to Ask When Considering an Opening Roof

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An opening roof is like an awning for your patio or deck area, the slats of which you can turn to open. This is a great choice for controlling the sunlight and air you get in that area; you can open the slats just slightly for a bit of sun on a warm summer day, or open them all the way at night when it's cooler. An opening roof also allows you to enjoy your outdoor space even in the rain, as you can close the slats for a full roof enclosure.

2 September 2016

Window Treatments You Could Consider For the Outdoors

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When homeowners considered window treatments, they are typically viewed as a way to enhance the interior décor of the home. However, if you have an exterior living space or would like to enhance the curb appeal of your outdoors, then you should consider outdoor window treatment. There are a wide assortment of options that you could contemplate when thinking of installing exterior window treatments. Your choice would depend on your budget as well as the functionality that you would like from the window treatments.

18 August 2016

Hover Lover: The Pros And Cons Of Choosing A Hover Mower

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Keeping your lawn in top shape can be a laborious process to say the least, and using a hover mower to keep your grass trimmed can be a tremendous labour saver. However, while these futuristic devices have a number of advantages over more traditional push and ride-on mowers, they also have some limitations which may make them unsuitable for some lawn owners. If you're considering purchasing a hover mower, keep the following pros and cons in mind before you decide to drop your hard-earned cash.

27 July 2016