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»
