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  • Ways You Should Prepare For a Fire Safety Inspection

    26 March 2020

    Any fire inspection in the workplace should be conducted by a qualified inspector. A fire safety assessment ensures your business has high fire standards. When a fire safety inspector comes to your business, they will have identification. They should also come with a warrant authorising them to conduct the inspection. These experts will examine your fire safety equipment to make sure they are working correctly. If they find something wrong, then you may end up on the wrong side of the law.

  • What's the Difference Between No-VOC and Natural Paints?

    31 January 2020

    If you want an eco-friendly painting solution for your home, then you probably already know that going for a paint that doesn't contain too many volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is a greener solution. Paint that contains VOCs releases these substances into the environment. They aren't good for your health or the planet. As you research greener paints, you may have noticed that some traditional paints now claim to contain zero VOCs.

  • 4 Ways to Improve the Aesthetic Appeal of Your House

    26 November 2019

    Are you a homeowner? Do you want to improve the appearance of your home? Boosting the appearance of your house is an exciting ordeal; however, you should identify the areas that you should put significant focus on. It could be wise to talk to a reputable contractor to ensure you have all have the necessary details at hand. Improving your house's appearance comes with benefits such as increasing house value and saleability.

  • Ways to Make E-Commerce Fulfillment Work for Your Business

    14 October 2019

    Whether your business already has a physical presence or you exist entirely online, e-commerce fulfilment can help you expand. In a nutshell, e-commerce fulfilment allows you to use third-party logistics to ship stock on your behalf. Your stock exists in a warehouse away from your usual premises, and the third party delivers it when a customer places an order. If this is an avenue you're yet to try, here are some ways to make it a success.

  • Importance of Land Surveying

    24 June 2019

    If you want to carry out a home addition, sell or buy property, it is advisable to hire a land surveyor. A land survey provides accurate results to help you avoid any potential issues in the future. Land surveying offers the following benefits: Construction preparation If you want to build a house or add a new room, consulting a land surveyor ensures that the property is suitable for construction. A surveyor ensures that any alterations to your property are not in violation of building codes.

  • Three Commonly Ignored Signs of a House that Needs Underpinning

    25 October 2018

    The condition of the foundation is what determines whether a house will have enough structural integrity to stand for many years. If the first foundation was not strong enough, or if water and other external forces have weakened it, it may be possible to strengthen it using concrete or metallic supports. The process of using metal supports to improve the foundation of a home is known as underpinning, and it is instrumental in stabilising a shaky foundation.

  • 3 Reasons Why Your Business Needs an E-Waste Recycling Plan

    12 June 2018

    Do you ever stop to think about what you will do with your computers, printers, photocopiers, shredders, TVs and other business electronics when they break down? What if you want to upgrade your computers from the old models to the new advanced ones? Do you have a system in place for managing such kind of waste? Your waste collection company will not allow you to dump electronic waste in the regular dumpsters and skip bins.

  • Tips to Help You Get the Best Value for Building and Construction Materials

    12 March 2018

    One of the most important decisions that you will have to make as a builder is where to source building supplies. There are countless suppliers of building materials; unfortunately, not all of them will be as durable and of good quality as you would like them to be. Note that the materials you invest in will determine the durability of your building and also the quality of the building which will result.

  • Tips for Choosing Your Colour Scheme Before You Hire Items for Your Wedding

    17 December 2017

    If you're hiring a marquee, tables, chairs, linens and other items for your wedding ceremony or reception, you should decide on your colour scheme before making those decisions. Still trying to decide? Check out these ideas. Match Your Theme The theme of your wedding should help you figure out some of the colours you want to include in your wedding. For instance, if your theme is edgy and alternative, you may want royal purple, silver or even a little black, but if your theme is traditional and upscale, you may want pale pink with gold accents.

  • Finding the Right Location For Your Jetty: 2 Things to Consider

    1 November 2017

    There is no better way to relax than to spend some time boating on a lake or river. The experience can be even more relaxing if you have access to a private stretch of water. If you have recently purchased land which contains a water feature such as a section of river or a lake, you may be planning to install a jetty so you can launch and moor your boats.