Common Urban Drainage Issues And How To Fix Them
If you are an urban homeowner and you have trees on your property consider their affect on your neighbourhood. Trees have many positive powers on their environment. Their natural aesthetic brings joy to many. They act as the lungs of our urban environments. However, as they grow they can also create issues in crowded cities […]
Serious home DIY: The tools you’ll need
Most homeowners have a DIY kit of some description whether to put a nail in the wall or unblock a sink. However, if you are considering some serious home DIY then prepare your kit bag with real equipment. Here are some top tips on what you might need. Engaged in some serious home DIY? Make […]
Home maintenance – Signs of water damage to look for
As a home owner you will be aware of the challenges of managing water flow and plumbing. Signs of water damage can be subtle and sometimes more dramatic. But what should you look for when you are checking your property? Here are some of the common signs of water damage most common in domestic environments […]
Septic tank maintenance – Essential reasons to act now
If as a homeowner you maintain a property with a septic tank, you’ll know that maintenance is required. However, apart from regular checks by professionals you can monitor and conduct a degree of septic tank maintenance yourself. In fact, it is a wise and careful homeowner who looks for signs of problems. If you check […]
Common garage door problems and what to do
Every homeowner with a garage will have encountered problems with their garage door at one time or another. Whether your door is automated or has a manual opening mechanism the range of likely issues is significant. Here are some some common issues you may encounter and what you need to do about them. Common Garage […]
When do you DIY or hire a skilled professional?
As any property owner knows the costs of property maintenance and repairs can soon add up. So most homeowners eventually find themselves building DIY or Do It Yourself skills to manage simple home repairs. There will come a time when you face a challenge that really seems too much and you think about hiring a […]
Safety at home – 7 Top tips to protect you and your family
If you have a home workshop and you love DIY in your home you’ll be aware of some of the dangers of leaving kit around. There are many more dangers to consider especially if you are a pet owner or have children running free around the home. Here are seven top tips for safety at […]
Home maintenance: Building foundation repair work
Owning a building makes you responsible for the maintenance. You know as a homeowner that some items are easy to monitor and fix yourself. Others are more difficult and need a professional assessment and treatment. The foundations of a building can actually threaten the condition and therefore the investment for your entire home. That’s why […]
Tile and roof maintenance – Keeping rainwater out
Maintaining your house is a priority. Your house is an investment, as well as your home. Keeping your home in working order and the water out of your house makes it a secure investment. It also becomes a comfortable place to live. As any homeowner will attest it all starts with the roof. If you […]
Ant infestation at home? Here’s what you can do
Every home can be threatened by an ant infestation. If as a homeowner you have experienced this you know that any crevice in a building or structure can give easy access to trails of ants invading your home. There are some easy steps you can take to prevent an ant infestation. Having An Ant Infestation? […]
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