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Design Ideas You Could Use For a Small Backyard

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Having a backyard is something most homeowners want. However, space tends to be a premium with some homes, and thus you end up with a smaller yard than you would like. In these instances, you will find that homeowners do not do much in trying to enhance the aesthetics of the yard as they assume it is not worth the effort. The fact is that having a small backyard does not automatically mean having a bland backyard.…

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Gardening With Grey Water

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Gardening can be fun and worthwhile if done correctly and affordably. There are numerous essential tips and tricks of modern gardening, and use of grey water is one priceless tip. Don’t give up on gardening, or let your crops and flowers dry up, while all along you can create a grey water system for your home.   Use of grey water collected from waste water is not only cost effective, but has more nutrients than the usual clean water.…

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What not to do when cleaning a grease trap

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Grease trap cleaning is something most restaurant and food handling workers need to take care of on a weekly basis. Leaving a grease trap dirty creates bad smells that can give your establishment a bad reputation. It can also host unsanitary bacteria that can cause actual health problems with your staff and your customers. You can hire professionals to take care of your grease trap cleaning, but as it has to be performed fairly often, you might want to do it on your own.…

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What a Homeowner Needs to Know About Asbestos and Its Removal

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Having asbestos in the home can be very frightening to a homeowner, as the material is dangerous if not downright deadly when inhaled. If you have a home in Australia and are curious about asbestos removal and disposal from your home, note a few things to keep in mind as to how to do this safely and legally. 1. Removing the asbestos legally A homeowner in Australia is not obligated to have a type of licensed contractor remove the asbestos from their home for them; they are legally allowed to do this on their own.…

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The Student's Guide To Bush Regeneration: 3 FAQs

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Bush regeneration refers to all attempts made in a bid to rehabilitate vegetative cover in an area of land that has undergone degradation. The main objective of undertaking bush regeneration is to facilitate the natural regrowth of plants species that are indigenous to the particular area, hence restoration of the local ecosystem. This article provides answers to a few common questions about bush regeneration for the benefit of student environmental scientists. What Creates The Need For Bush Regeneration?…

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Allergies, Asthma, or Other Sensitivities? How to Use Your Air Conditioner to Control Air Quality Inside Your Home

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While all air conditioners allow you to vary the temperature of the air inside your home, did you know that you can control the air quality as well? For most people, the quality of air would not be much of a concern. If you are not prone to respiratory distress (from a condition such as asthma) or allergies, then the quality of air inside your home is unlikely to affect you in any tangible way.…

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The Importance of Urban Planning In Australia

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Among the countries with the most urbanised populations in the world, Australia ranks very high. Most of these populations can be found in the country’s five largest cities of Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane.  These populations are on the increase and pose threats to the living standards in these and other cities in Australia. There is therefore a great need for the formulation of sustainable urban planning policies to provide the necessary urban infrastructures to manage the needs for development of both urban and non-metropolitan populations.…

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Why You Should Consider Building Acoustics For Your Home

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Building acoustics is the architectural practice of controlling how buildings interact with sound. This art seeks to either maximize sound circulation in rooms or to block off unwanted external noise. In the past, building acoustics has dominantly been associated with commercial settings such as classrooms, cinemas, recording studios, and theatres. However, the same is being replicated on the domestic front of late for the following reasons: Avoid external noise interference…

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When to Rent a Cheap Skip Bin for a Home Project

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Hiring a cheap skip bin can mean having a good receptacle for the waste that is produced from any home improvement project or cleaning job, but you may not think that you need a skip bin for the work you have planned. Often, homeowners assume that a skip bin is needed when tearing out walls or replacing a roof without thinking that there are many other times when such a bin can be a good choice for home use.…

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How to Improve Your Home's Air Quality

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If your loved ones are struggling with allergy problems, it might be due to the air quality inside your home. Here are some ways to improve your home’s air quality in order to reduce allergies and other illnesses. Clean the Floors Regularly One of the areas of your home that gathers the most dust and allergens is your floor. You need to keep all floors in your home as clean as possible, from carpeting and rugs to tile and hardwood floors.…

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