Blocked drains? Grease is the word

Sunday morning brunch and it’s your turn to do the washing up, but what to do with the fat from the frying pan? Pour it down the sink and run the hot water tap for a bit, that should do it. No, no, that won’t do it. In fact, it’s the worst thing you can do! Instead, when you&rsq

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Property Renovation – When to Call In the Experts

It’s a buyers’ market out there, so it’s always wise to consider the benefits of renovating your home before you decide to sell. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that replacing a kitchen or installing a new bathroom can add value to a home and make it easier to sell. Howeve

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What to Do when your Hot Water is not Working

It can happen to anyone at any time, and when you realise that a cold shower is the only alternative, it is time to call in the experts. The hot water system is quite a complex issue and you should not attempt any DIY measures unless of course, you are experienced with plumbing problems. Here are

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Alternative Uses for Bread Baskets Around the Home

When you think of multipurpose items, bread baskets probably aren’t your first thought.  However, if utilised efficiently, bread baskets can become some fantastic and practical storage alternatives. With this in mind, here are 9 different ways you could use bread baskets around your home:

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7 Common Mistakes During a Home Extension

  While a home extension promises so much, there are also pitfalls and things to avoid when designing and building onto a property. The project might end up costing twice as much as originally planned, or it could run on a few months over the scheduled deadline, and to avoid some of the comm

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Why Attempting Your Own HVAC Repairs is Unwise

As the summer heat starts to move in, most homeowners are starting to adjust the dial on their thermostat to get their home cooler. There are a number of different repairs that can arise from running your unit more and more. When you start to notice you are having repair issues, you will need to h

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