Gas heaters: safety tips every homeowner should know
Gas heaters are one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to fight the cold during chilly seasons. However, they do come with the risk of fire, gas explosions, or gas poisoning, if they are used incorrectly. Here are some tops tips to help you get the most out of your gas heater, whilst keeping your family and home safe:
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Top tips for carpet cleaning
Carpet flooring can lend a sense of comfort and warmth to a home that hardwood, tile or cement floors often do not achieve. However, keeping one’s carpets clean and stain free can be a challenge as there is no single method for removing different types of stains. Follow this guide to boost your carpet-cleaning skills and know what to do with particular types of spills or marks on your carpet flooring:
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Roller Doors
Old Garage doors can cause more problems and safety hazards then most people think, so maybe it time to install a new door with a torsion spring and do-it-yourself tensioning. Installing a new, double garage door yourself will save you several hundred dollars and should take eight to 12 hours if you’re fairly handy.
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Renovating and Building a Bathroom
Bathroom renovation can be great fun and add immense value to your home. It is one of the most important rooms in your home and is always a great way to bring a tired and outdated bathroom back to life. As one of the most valuable rooms in the house, a well designed and built bathroom will serve the needs of you and your household for years to come!
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Tips for Carpet Repairs
Repairing a carpet or runner at home can be a DIY project, depending on the extent of the damage
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Damp proofing or Damp-Proof
Falling damp is the ingress of moisture from the top of a property.
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Is DIY Pest control the best option?
It’s a serious concern that some ruthless individuals are still selling pest control products that were banned some years ago due to their toxicity level and effects to the environment.
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How to burglar-proof your windows
Windows are one of the easiest entry points to your home for dangerous intruders. In addition to having the standard security implements, such as fencing, alarm systems or motion detectors, adequate window security is a must. Follow these simple tips to ensure your windows keep out criminals:
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6 Mistakes to avoid before you build
Set your budget or get assistance in setting it, be realistic and have a 10% contingency fund
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Tips for fumigating your home safely
Sometimes the only way to permanently remove pest infestations, such as termites or ants, is through home fumigation.
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Heaters
Finally, when settling on a purchase for a heater, always check the energy consumption rates of the machine if you want to save on electricity bills. The right electric heater can be very energy efficient, especially if it is controlled by thermostats that limit wasteful use.
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Securing Your Property: Walls vs. Fences in South Africa
Whether you choose a wall, a fence, or electric security options, the most important thing is to take proactive steps to protect your home and loved ones.
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Appliance Installation
Now that you have selected your appliance for your kitchen or laundry you need to start thinking about getting it installed. Many appliances will require connection to plumbing, electrical or gas connections, so there is more to consider than simply just delivery!
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How to clean your skylights like a pro
A skylight can lift the atmosphere of a room in your home by providing a serene view of the sky and taking advantage of natural light. However, keeping your skylight clean can be a challenge as these structures are often in high-up and hard-to-reach places that take a certain level of skill to access and safely work with. Follow these top tips to learn how best to clean your home skylight with safety as a top priority:
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Wire Balustrade
Installing a wire balustrade can be one of the best things that you do for you house, it comes with many benefits that will be mentioned in this article. Although it may be a bit pricey to install they are relatively easy to maintain as well.
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Metal Balustrades
The stain resistance of stainless steel comes from an extremely thin but firm and self-repairing film which is formed on the surface. This film imparts the properties of stainless steel: It is high quality, very safe and due to being stainless is great for hygiene
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Alarm Systems: protect your family and your home
Alarm systems are one of the most effective means of deterring trespassers from your private property.
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Carpet Cleaning
Going through the effort to clean your carpet may sound like too much extra work, especially if your carpet looks clean enough or is largely concealed by furniture, rugs or mats. So why bother?
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How to keep your geyser in top condition and prevent accidents
Water damage, the danger of flooding and the threat of coming into contact with boiling water, are all additional consequences of a burst geyser. By maintaining your geyser and keeping it in good condition, you can minimise the chances of having to deal with the aftermath of it bursting.
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Laundry day tips to ease your washing machine troubles
When it comes to doing your laundry at home, a faulty washing machine is the last thing you want. Here are some warning signs that indicate your washing machine is experiencing problems, as well as some tips on how to alleviate these glitches.
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