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  • Crushing On You: Should You Have Skip Bin Waste Compacted?

    Hiring one or more skip bins can be a great time and labour saver when it comes to removing large amounts of waste material from a work site, whatever the size of your project. However, when it comes to larger projects the cost of having skips repeatedly delivered and emptied can quickly add up, and you may wish to have skip bin waste compacted to increase efficiency and reduce hiring costs.
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  • How to Keep Others From Using Your Rented Skip Bin

    Skip bins are a great option when you are doing yard work or completing a big renovation project at home. With the skip bin, you keep it parked in front of your home so that you can throw away all your waste, then have it picked up when you're finished. It keeps you from having to make a trip to the local dump. However, there is a small risk that your neighbors might also want to use it and throw away all their waste into the bin when you're not looking.
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  • How to Curb The Consumption of These Top 5 Energy-Hungry Appliances

    Did you know that the average Australian family spends almost $100 per week on energy sources? This can take a huge chunk out of your budget, leaving you with less money to spend on luxuries and fun. If your energy bills are soaring and you can't understand why, use these tips to bring down the energy consumption of the five most wasteful household appliances. 1. Air Conditioning Keeping your home cool can be the biggest energy expense you face in summer, with air conditioning units burning through energy at an alarming rate.
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  • Tips to Safely Manage Oily Rags when doing Home Improvement Projects

    On several occasions, firefighters respond to fires caused by improper and unsafe storage and disposal of oily rags. These rags are used in woodworking remodeling projects, specifically for staining of the woodwork.  Oil-based stains can be dangerous, especially in poorly-ventilated spaces because they emit fumes. When you want to conduct a staining project safely, have oily rags store or dispose of oily rags properly because they can spontaneously ignite causing devastating fires.
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  • More Than One: Key Places in Your Home Where a Fire Extinguisher Should Be Kept

    How many fire extinguishers do you have at home? The absolute minimum should be one, although it can be wise to have a few more placed at strategic locations around your home. If you are worried about the aesthetic effect of having bright red fire extinguishers hanging around your home, there are ways to overcome this. A fire extinguisher can be housed in a quick release wire bracket which can then be attached to the interior of a sufficiently strong cupboard door.
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  • Pest Control through Landscaping: 3 Garden Plants for Keeping Mosquitos Away from Your Property

    Australia's warm weather and strong tides have attracted hordes of mosquitos. The exploding mosquito population has caused central Australia to trigger warnings of mosquito-borne viruses in 2015. Although there are many pesticides available for eliminating mosquitos, you can easily and naturally keep mosquitos off of your property through landscaping by planting these 3 garden plants. Take Advantage of the Warm Weather by Planting Basil Basil is a wonderful herb commonly used in cooking.
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  • Five Critical Tips for Removing Asbestos Safely When You Have Kids

    The act of removing or mitigating asbestos puts a lot of asbestos fibers into the air, and if inhaled, these fibers can cause lung issues and rare cancers. If you have children in your home, you need to ensure they are protected as you are removing the asbestos from your home. Here are some tips to keep in mind: 1. Leave the house during the asbestos removal If possible, plan a holiday, go camping or stay at a hotel while the asbestos is being removed.
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  • Urban planning for the aging population

    If you are on the local council of an area with an aging population, it's important to contemplate how the aging population may affect the urban planning needs of your area. Here are some potential ways that urban planning can increase the liveability of your area for older residents. Smooth footpaths and ramps rather than stairs For elderly residents, uneven surfaces can make it more likely for residents to have stumbles and falls.
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  • 5 Instances When You'll Need Ecological Consultant Services

    An ecological consultant is often needed before construction of a home or commercial building, and before any major landscaping features are added or changed on a property. If you're considering a new construction of any type, you might want to note if you should use the services of an ecological consultant first. The following suggests when their services may be necessary, and what they may look for and report on with your property.
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