2018

How to clean your awning

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Awnings are a simple and affordable solution to provide a weatherproof and shaded area for your patio or garden. However, like anything else situated outside, your awning will attract dirt, dust and unwanted matter such as bird droppings, which will detract from its appearance, and may cause damage when retracted. Here is a simple guide to keeping your awning clean and attractive. Brush off loose matter You may find objects such as leaves or twigs on your awning, as well as smaller particles of dirt.…

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A Complete Guide to Timber Floors

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Timber flooring is an excellent option for any property. Once installed, it requires little maintenance and it can be very cost-efficient. It also offers a number of benefits when compared to other types of flooring. Timber Floor Installation When you first purchase timber flooring, it will have to be left to stand for a while. This is because the wood may expand due to the change in temperature and humidity. You should not stack too many packs of the flooring on top of each other as this can damage the flooring.…

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3 Reasons to Choose a Shade Sail Over a Pergola for Your Garden

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Having an outside space of your own is great. When the weather is nice, you get to sit outside and enjoy it with your friends and family. Of course, it’s also nice to have some sort of covering structure to provide shade when the sun is at its more ferocious or keep the rain off when the heavens open. Gazebos are the traditional choice, but more and more people are finding out about shade sails.…

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How to Choose the Best Awning Style for Your Home

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Awnings come in a wide variety of styles, colours and materials, which means you’re sure to easily find the best awnings for your home’s exterior. However, having too many options can sometimes be a bit overwhelming! Note a few tips on how to chose the best awning style for your home, such as Luxaflex awnings, before you even begin to shop. Focal point Do you want your home’s awnings to blend with the home’s exterior or be a focal point that stands out and gets noticed?…

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Home Maintenance Jobs to Do Before Winter Sets In

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Autumn is the right time of year to carry out a number of home maintenance chores. Not only is it the final chance to get some jobs done before the wintry weather arrives, but it is the best time to conduct certain annual jobs that naturally follow on from summer when most things have finished growing. Conducted in autumn, these home and garden jobs will not need to be repeated until the following year.…

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Tips for Adapting Your Home for an Older Person

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If you live with an elderly person or have an older family member who is moving in with you, then you may need to make no special adaptations to your home to accommodate them. Increasing mobility limitations of tend to come with age and it is often better to make suitable adaptations to your home before they are needed. For example, if you only act to put an adaptation in place because an elderly family member has suffered a fall, then you are carrying it out too late.…

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How to Choose the Right Flower Arrangement For a Friend's Funeral

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If you’ve recently lost a friend, you may want to show your love and respect by ordering a flower arrangement for the funeral on behalf of you and your family. This may not be something you do regularly, and you may not be sure what kind of arrangement or flowers would be most appropriate. What do you need to know? Funeral Flower Arrangement Types There are various types of flower arrangements that are suitable for funerals, ranging from large casket displays to wreaths, bouquets and even single flowers.…

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Tips for Making the Most of Your New Carport

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Protection for your vehicle is obligatory if you want to retain its pristine appearance and keep the mechanical components at optimum condition. Nevertheless, not homeowners have the luxury of having a garage on their premises. While you may be considering constructing one as part of a remodel, it may be good to consider opting for a carport instead. Carports may be portable structure, but this does not mean that you cannot customise your shelter to suit your residence as well as ensure it meets other supplementary needs you may have for this structure.…

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Leaving Home? 4 Habits That Will Help You Avoid Pests

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Moving out for the first time and don’t have a clue how to deal with pests? Getting into bad habits is a surefire way to attract all sorts of creepy crawlies, so forget leaving that takeaway pizza on the kitchen counter for a week. Building the habits below will help reduce the risk of any unwanted visitors, and sets you up for a happy, healthy life in your new place.…

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Two tips for homeowners who want to install shade sails in their gardens

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If you’re thinking about having a shade sail installed in your garden, here are a couple of tips that you may find helpful. Make sure it suits the aesthetic of your house exterior Shade sails are semi-permanent fixtures; unlike a garden parasol, they are usually left in place all year round. As such, your shade sail will have a long-term impact on the overall appearance of your property. Because of this, it’s important to make sure that the one you choose suits the aesthetic of your house exterior.…

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