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Home Improvements
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How to Survive the Winter Months without a Heater
Unlike summertime when the sweltering heat forces you to blast the ACs to maximum capacity, winter is pretty much a season of comfort and savings. No matter where you reside, air conditioning is probably a necessity—but not when it’s already cold. Aside from using a sophisticated heating system, there are simpler and more cost-effective options …
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How to Choose the Right Roofing Material
When choosing a roofing material for your home, it isn’t as simple as choosing what you like and going with it. You are absolutely encouraged to go with a roofing material you like the look of. But you need to be aware of a number of factors when putting in a new roof, or re-roofing …
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How to Build a Rainwater Harvesting System
Rainwater is an excellent renewable resource that not enough people take advantage of in New Zealand. Building a rainwater collection system is an excellent way to divest your water sources and reduce intake from the mains. This can in turn reduce your water bills and give you a low cost sustainable water source for years …
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How to reduce energy usage at home
When we conserve energy resources, we enjoy cleaner air and a healthier climate. Reducing energy usage at home leads to benefits for both the homeowner and the wider environment. In doing so we also help protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gases. Using energy saving measures to create energy efficient homes will save you money …
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Tips on Effective Insulation
Home insulation is made from a variety of materials. Each have their benefits, but let us discuss each one and some home insulating tips that will make your house more energy efficient.
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12 Steps to A Bedroom Make-Over
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re aware of the recent trend for self renovation. There’s a plethora of TV shows all following the progress of people hard at work ripping up carpet, knocking down walls and painting up a storm. The trend can be catching and so this guide is designed to help …
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How to Protect Your Home from Dampness
Excessive moisture can threaten your family’s health and the structural integrity of your home. Moisture infiltration is a common condition that can cost homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs. Dampness and Home Damage Condensation, roof or basement leaks, plumbing leaks, defective window sealing, exterior landscaping, crawlspaces and even everyday household activities can be sources of …
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How To decorate stripes in your foyer
Foyers can be difficult to decorate. They are the first thing that guests see when they enter a home and create that ever so important first impression.
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How To Remove Paint and Varnish
When you are considering removing paint or varnish it generally involves lots of muscle power and plenty of patience. Here are a few handy tips to help you out….
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Kitchen Remodelling – Tips for Success
Planning to remodel your kitchen? There are certain kitchen design principles you need to know. Don’t pay for a disaster, check out our kitchen remodelling tips now.
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