2016

  • Understand Hydro-Seeding: 2 FAQs

    There's a lot of effort that goes into growing a natural turf from scratch. In a large number of cases, homeowners choose to opt for hand-seeding due to the initial cost involved with this activity. Hydro-seeding is an alternative way to grow a natural turf from scratch. A large number of homeowners brush off this option because it involves paying for the services of a seeding contractor. Some homeowners brush off hydro-seeding because they lack a sufficient understanding of what it entails.
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  • Live in the Outback? 4 Reasons to Pick Solar Panels Over Wind Turbines

    If you're living in a property towards the country's Red Centre, you'll be in an ideal position to take advantage of eco-friendly power options. The outstanding proportion of sunny days seen throughout the year will mean that solar panels make a good option, while the low, flat, unbound landscape makes wind-turbines another fantastic way to produce environmentally-friendly power. That said, anyone who wants to install these options on their own personal property is usually better going with solar power systemsinstead of a wind-turbine.
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  • How to Save Hot Water

    The growing population has put pressure on the environment, and the available natural resources are unable to sustain the trend. This has necessitated the need to conserve these resources for use by more people. Two of these critical resources are water and energy. Further complicating this scenario is that about a quarter of an average household's energy is used to heat water. Most of this hot water is used in the bathroom and kitchen.
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  • Materials Not To Dispose Of In Your Skip Bin Hire

    When eliminating large amounts of waste from your residence, one of the more convenient ways to do it would be by opting for skip hire services. Not only do these providers deliver the skip bin right to your property, but they also come and collect it too to ensure safe waste disposal. Skip hire services also provide you with the convenience of setting your own collection schedule for the waste, rather than having to wait for your local council on their designated garbage disposal day.
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  • 2 Common Myths About Restaurant Grease Traps

    Grease traps are often relatively small in size. Despite their small size, these devices have commendable effectiveness when it comes to intercepting grease, fats and oils present in the wastewater produced from a food service establishment. In order to maintain the effective performance of grease traps in a restaurant (for example), these traps need to be cleaned on a regular basis so as to prevent their blockage through the excessive accumulation of grease, fats and oils.
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  • Answering Your Questions about Your Inherited Septic Tank System

    If you've just bought a house with a septic tank, and you've never had one before, you may have a lot of questions. This guide should help you to understand how domestic treatment plants work and what you need to do. What Is a Septic Tank and How Does It Work? A septic system is an independent wastewater treatment system located underground somewhere on your property. The waste from your property goes into the tank via an inlet pipe.
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  • Some Important Tips for Choosing Fire Extinguishers for Home or the Office

    Not many homeowners or office managers think about fire extinguishers, often assuming that a fire could never happen in their home or office. However, a fire can break out in just about any kitchen no matter what you're cooking. It can also start because of a careless worker who leaves a space heater too close to the draperies or who sneaks a cigarette in the toilet. There are many different types of fire extinguishers you might choose, so note a few important tips when you're ready to shop.
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