Pet urine can cause carpets to develop unpleasant odors if nothing is done to prevent that eventuality. This article discusses some measures that you can take to prevent pet odors from compelling you to buy replacement carpets frequently.
What to Do About Fresh Urine
The first step that you can do to forestall pet odors is to take immediate action when your pet urinates on the carpet. Readily available materials in your home can help you to limit the effect of pet urine on your carpet. Read More»
If you’re decorating your home, the choice of flooring material is often a tough decision to make. Traditional timber looks beautiful, but timber-look ceramic tiles can be just as aesthetically pleasing. Here’s a comparison between the two to help you decide which option would be best suited for your needs.
Timber-look ceramic tiles
Timber-look ceramic tiles are extremely varied in finish, providing you with plenty of choice. Choose from distressed vintage looks, different varieties of wood, textured or smooth, matt or gloss, natural or coloured finishes, all of which can be extremely convincing when used to replicate real timber flooring. Read More»
If you’re looking to spruce up your kitchen without breaking the bank, you could start with refinishing your tired-looking laminate counter tops. Here’s how to do it.
What you’ll need
counter refinishing kit (available from good DIY stores or online) rubber gloves face mask eye protection sandpaper vacuum cleaner with hose attachment clean cloth sponge rollers How to do it
This project generates a fair amount of dust during the sanding process and you will be working with paint and varnish products. Read More»
Waterproofing your shower tray is vital to prevent water from leaking through it and damaging other parts of your bathroom. You must apply the sealant properly to give it a clean finish. Silicone sealant is easily available at most home improvement stores, so you can easily find it for your shower tray waterproofing task. These step-by-step guidelines will assist you in your quest for adding silicone sealant to your shower tray joints. Read More»
How sure are you that your water-based fire suppression sprinkler system will not let you down when you need it the most? This article discusses some questions that will help you to assess how safe your residential sprinkler is from freezing during cold temperatures.
Are the Pipes Insulated?
A sprinkler system can fail to put out a fire if the pipes carrying the water freeze during the cold season of the year. Read More»
Your home’s electrical system is typically not a major concern unless there is a serious electrical problem that has cropped up. This is why most homeowners will not pay much thought to enhancing their home’s electrical system unless they have been specifically requested to do so by an electrical contractor. However, by not updating your system or carrying out any maintenance measures it means you are not taking any steps to keep it at optimal functionality. Read More»
Lawn mowers are very useful equipment when it comes to keeping your home’s lawn looking nice. Purchasing good lawn equipment is a worthwhile investment in your home. Making an upgrade from your push lawn mower to ride on equipment is a smart move. However, ride on lawn mowers generally cost more to buy than the traditional walk-behinds. As the following points will indicate, there are plenty of good reasons to buy a ride on mower. Read More»
Before you put your belongings in storage, you want to consider how you pack them and protect them from potential damage. Rarely is a storage facility responsible for damage to your items, and sometimes the smallest thing you do can cause that damage. On the other hand, there are small things you can do to ensure everything you store away is as good as new when you’re ready to take it out of the unit. Read More»
One of the greatest benefits of living in Australia is having access to plenty of sunshine throughout the year. This means that parties aren’t only confined to inside the home or in bar – you can also host incredible garden parties. But while garden parties can be a great success, there is also more opportunity for them to fall flat. It all hinges on how well prepared you are as a host, so here’s what you need to know in order to throw the very best garden party. Read More»
A garden water feature makes a great, year-round attraction in any outside space. This project requires a little basic DIY knowledge and can be completed over a weekend. Read on to find out more.
What you’ll need
string garden canes shovel edging boards retainer boards spirit level wooden pegs butyl pond liner decking planks drill long, brass screws textile underlay (offcuts of old carpet are fine for this job) Everything you need can be obtained from good DIY stores and garden centres. Read More»
