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Answers to the Three Most Commonly Asked Questions About Headstones

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Choosing a headstone is never an easy task, but it’s often needed when someone you know has passed away and you’re planning their final arrangements. If you’ve never chosen or purchased a headstone before, the process might be a bit overwhelming. Note a few commonly asked questions people have about headstones so you know what to discuss with a salesperson and what to expect during the process. 1. Why can’t the headstone be erected right away?…

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Reasons to Get a Building Inspection before Purchasing a Home

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Purchasing a home can be an exciting prospect. Not only is this one of the biggest financial investments that you can make, but it also means you are on the road to financial independence, as you no longer have to deal with landlords and rent. However, some prospective homeowners tend to be caught up in the excitement of choosing paint colours and flooring and forget that they should have a building inspection done before putting down a deposit.…

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Three Key Points Your HVAC Contractor Considers During a Cooling Tower Maintenance

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One of the many tasks homeowners face is HVAC system and cooling tower maintenance. This maintenance task is usually handled by an HVAC specialist or a general contractor, such as those at Breezewater Pty Ltd. You may be wondering what steps are taken specifically for the cooling tower, since most contractors will simply list this as part of the general maintenance. If you want to know where your money is going on the HVAC maintenance bill, here are a few key points your contractor will handle during the cooling tower maintenance.…

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Preparation Tips before Undergoing a Home Demolition

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For most homeowners, chances are you will never have to have to go through a residential demolition. However, in the event that the need arises, you need to make the appropriate preparations. There are varieties of reasons why you may find yourself needing to have a home demolition done. These range from termite infestations, compromised structural integrity of your home’s foundation, home remodelling, asbestos removal and more. So what are some of the tips to keep in mind before the demolition crew begins their work?…

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How to Hide the Expansion Gap Around Your Timber Floor: Four Ideas

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Timber floors from companies like Parquetry Flooring Co Pty Ltd are beautiful and long lasting, but they also expand and contract over time. So that the expansion and contraction doesn’t result in the floor buckling, you need to have gaps around the edges of the floor. Aptly named expansion gaps, these critical gaps can look unsightly, which is why most people cover them. There are a range of ways to cover the expansion gaps in your timber floor – take a look at these ideas:…

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Some Different Substances That Can Be Used To Put Out A Fire

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Knowing some different ways to extinguish a small fire is worth having stored in your mind. Although standard fire safety equipment - such as fire extinguishers and fire blankets - should be used, it is sometimes not possible to get to them in time or perhaps the piece of kit is damaged or missing. Instead of panicking, you can look for alternative sources to quickly quell the flames. This article looks at some substances that can be used to put out a fire.…

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3 Pavement Markings Removal Methods

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Pavement markings are designed to provide crucial information to drivers as well as pedestrians on road usage. This guidance is aimed at improving safety on the roads, walking pavements and even parking spaces. For instance, the markings promote responsible usage of roadways by indicating safe zones for overtaking and setting apart an area for walking. There are different types of pavement marking materials used in commercial properties including paint, epoxy, tape and special thermoplastics.…

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Trip Up the Skip Dippers With These Four Tips to Prevent Rubbish Robbery

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Unfortunately, even the rubbish your business produces isn’t always safe from thieves. They may steal your garbage for their personal use, or in other cases, they may take documents so they can steal the identity of you, your employees or your clients. Luckily, there are ways to cut down on garbage theft. If you want to prevent the rubbish in your skip bin from getting into the wrong hands, here are some ideas to consider:…

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5 areas in your home ideally suited to window privacy film

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The modern design aesthetic embraces the clean lines of glass, steel and white walls. Many people are becoming used to the concept of living in houses with expanses of glass wall or window, but the instinct to retain some privacy remains. Frosted window film can be the perfect way to protect that privacy. Here are some areas within your home that, for various reasons, are ideal for window film. 1. Angled windows…

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