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Electric lawn mowers can make the whole process of lawn mowing quicker and more effortless, but they also require smart maintenance to ensure they last their full life expectancy and more. Before undertaking any maintenance procedure, you must ensure that the lawn mower is disengaged from any electrical system for enhanced safety. Be sure to inspect thoroughly by following these tips to extend the life of your electric lawn mower.…
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If you’ve just completed your new home build or are considering hiring new home builders, it’s time to take the your desired look to the next level with complementary furniture and interior pieces. In 2015, the combination of modern and somewhat dated is really gaining in popularity in most homes. The two together bring out the best qualities in one another and offer a fresh new play on new age meets old age evolution.…
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There’s nothing quite as cosy as a crackling log fire to curl up in front of on a miserable, chilly winter’s night. However, choosing the wrong type of wood or storing it incorrectly can cause problems and could even present a fire safety hazard.
Here’s a guide to help you select and store your firewood the right way.
Choosing firewood
The first rule of choosing firewood to be used for heating your home is never to use offcuts of wood that have been treated with any sort of varnish, creosote or paint.…
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If you have good basic DIY skills, you could choose to install your custom shade sail yourself as everything you need for the job can be found in your local DIY store, or can be obtained through your shade sail supplier. However, you’ll need to consider some tip before embarking on the project.
Get suitable mounting points for your custom shade sail
Before you start, it’s vital to establish that the attachment point you’ve chosen for your shade sail is structurally sound and strong enough to bear the weight of the sail and its incumbent fittings.…
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If your roller shutters seem to have stopped working, you may want to think twice before jumping into solving the issue yourself. There are a million things that could have gone wrong. Maybe the opener has broken, or perhaps the tracks need a bit of maintenance. You may think both of those issues are easy to fix, right? You would be surprised.
Instead of trying to tackle the problem by yourself, it may be best to hire a professional to fix the problem.…
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So, it’s 2015 and you’re still struggling to open your garage door every time you want to leave or enter your home? Do you get filled with dread every time you picture the large door you have to operate? It doesn’t have to be this way. Your movements can be much easier with automated function. Discover why so many people are opting for automated electric doors below.
Convenience of never having to leave your car…
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Custom curtains can add style and elegance to any room, and they can also be the only choice you have when it comes to oddly-shaped windows or for when you want a certain look for curtains that you cannot find in a store. Because custom curtains are often nonreturnable, meaning that once they’re made you need to simply accept them even if you’re not happy with them, it’s important that you take your time to decide on a style and ensure that they fit your windows properly.…
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After a new kitchen installation or a renovation, it is important to get the right finishing touches for the kitchen. This adds style, color and an improved level of attention to detail that your guests will admire. This is especially the case if you design and make the finishing touches yourself. Let’s look at some ideas to finish off a newly renovated kitchen.
Create a Mobile
A hanging mobile in a quiet area in the kitchen can look stylish and add some detail to the room.…
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When you are preparing for a DIY project or you need tools, you probably visit your local hardware store, get what you need and leave. But you may not be aware that hardware stores have branched out and become full-service outlets that can offer you a lot more than just tools and fixtures. So with that in mind, here are some of the more common in-store services these stores offer.…
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Some DIYers neglect to make a landscaping plan and end up with landscaping they cannot maintain (such as a lawn that remains without being mowed). Proper planning would have saved them from some of the challenges that they eventually face. This article discusses some of the factors you should consider as you make your landscaping plan.
Soil Levels
Your landscaping plan should put into consideration the soil levels as compared to other features within your lot.…
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