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How Updating Your Windows Can Transform an Outdated Exterior
Older homes often carry a certain charm, but tired windows can weigh down their curb appeal. read more...
By Landmark Exteriors | Jul-28-2025

Why Your Water Heater Keeps Tripping the Breaker: Common Electrical Faults Explained
When a water heater starts tripping the circuit breaker, it's not just an inconvenience, it can also point to a potentially dangerous electrical issue. read more...
By The Energy People | Jul-22-2025

Correct Positioning of Fire Hose Reels Under Australian Standards
Australian construction projects must meet the criteria of AS 2441 for fire hose reel placement. read more...
By Majestic Fire Protection | Jul-10-2025

What Really Affects the Cost of Stump Grinding? A Clear Look at the Pricing
That leftover stump in your yard might seem harmless until it starts attracting pests, getting in the way of your lawnmower, or sprouting new growth where you don’t want it. read more...
By AAA Tree Experts | Jul-01-2025

When Is It Time to Replace Your Heating and Cooling System?
If your home’s temperature feels less comfortable than usual or your energy bills are creeping up without explanation, it could be your system trying to tell you something. read more...
By The Energy People | Jun-25-2025

1028 How To Clean Your Kitchen With Natural Products
Cleaning is one of the necessary evils of life, and most people look for the easiest, fastest way to get a dirty job done. Recently, there has been much attention brought to the dangerous chemicals and cleaning practices used in most homes. read more...
By Joe Cline | Oct-26-2009

1073 Things to Do with Your Dog in Austin
Austin is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country, and perhaps the world. Offering a wide array of restaurants, activities, and stores that allow four-legged guests, Austin provides a warm and welcoming reception for dogs and their owners. read more...
By Joe Cline | Oct-26-2009

1075 Blue Dog Rescue Offers Homeless Dogs a New Leash on Life
A volunteer organization devoted to the welfare of stray and homeless dogs in the Austin area, Blue Dog Rescue offers hope for hundreds of dogs every year that otherwise would face euthanization. read more...
By Joe Cline | Oct-26-2009

1133 A Mother’s Guide to Buying Premature Baby Clothes
A mother plays a big role in buying premature baby clothes. For you mothers out there, here are two things you should remember whilst you focus on shopping. read more...
By Luke Wildman | Oct-26-2009

1078 Building Your Own Shed: 6 Tips for a Successful Project
One of the few good things about going through tough economic times is learning that you're more capable than you thought of doing, learning, and building things ourselves. One of the most common home DIY projects is construction of an outside shed. Homeowners like having an outbuilding to store tools and equipment. read more...
By Rob Matthews | Oct-25-2009

993 How to Raise a Smarter, Healthier, and Safer Baby
One of the greatest joys in life is becoming a parent. As parents, we want to teach them good eating habits, intellectual development, and always make sure they are safe. This is why it’s crucial to be aware of the three ways by which to help enhance our baby’s development. There are certain products and healthy lifestyle changes that can be very valuable. read more...
By Fran Swift | Oct-25-2009

1080 Buying a Hot Tub
When thinking about buying a hot tub the first thing you should consider is where you are going to put it! read more...
By jim d | Oct-26-2009

1102 Benefits to Owning a Hot Tub
The social benefits don't stop with the family. You can invite your friends and neighbours around and share the relaxing experience with them - they will definitely thank you for it. Invite them round for dinner and then have a soak together in the tub afterwards. You will all emerge totally relaxed and stress free - making you the ideal host! read more...
By jim d | Oct-23-2009

1030 Growing popularity of Hot tubs
When considering a hot tub you will want to think about how you are likely to be using it. read more...
By jim d | Oct-26-2009

1330 How to Replace Car Windscreens
You had a small chip in the car windscreen and over time it has grown and spread all across it. Now you want to replace the windscreen yourself, better read this first. read more...
By Scott Thomas | Oct-22-2009

884 How Hot Tub Spa helps relieve Pain, Stress and Tension
Hot Tub Spa, with its sophisticated reverse moulding technique, can deliver the healing flow of water from the jets to specific spots on the body. These spots, known as pressure points, can lessen or eliminate pain if triggered properly. read more...
By Jim Strange | Nov-25-2009

895 Christmas Gift Boxes – Make Use of them Even after the Holidays
Christmas gift boxes are not just made for keeping gifts. In fact, you may use them for several purposes even after the holidays. read more...
By Luke Wildman | Oct-22-2009

1145 How to Get Your Chimney to Work
As the weather cools, there is more to ready than your winter wardrobe and vehicle’s weatherization. Your home needs to also be prepped for the cold days ahead. read more...
By Joe Cline | Oct-21-2009

1762 Growing a Winter Vegetable Garden in Austin
Those of you who live in Zone 9 planting areas will be happy to know that the high summer temperatures come with an unseen benefit – a long planting season. read more...
By Joe Cline | Oct-21-2009

1007 How to Reduce Energy Usage with a Kilowatt Meter
When you take steps to reduce your energy usage, you are doing yourself and the environment a big favor. Not only will you save a lot of money by reducing how much you have to pay each month, but you can also reduce your carbon footprint. read more...
By Joe Cline | Oct-21-2009

680 Dog Sweaters – Perfect Gifts For Your Pooch This Christmas
The fragile snowflakes have already started to kiss the Earth signaling the start of this beautiful Christmas season this year. With just a month to go for Christmas to knock our doors, it is already high time to plan the gifting ideas. read more...
By Jenny Gregorich | Oct-21-2009

796 Earth Friendly Dog Clothing
More and more items are starting to be made with bamboo instead of cotton or other materials. There are many different reasons for this. Dog clothing is not an exception; recently there has been an explosion of dog clothes made out of bamboo and other earth friendly materials. read more...
By Jenny Gregorich | Oct-20-2009

1386 Why More Stadiums are Using Synthetic Grass
When it comes to sports stadiums, performance and appearance are everything. From how the field looks on up to the bleachers, skyboxes, supersized HD TV’s and more, stadium owners utilize a number of resources to ensure that fans enjoy the game while the players remain safe and able to play comfortably. This is why the grass found in most stadiums needs to be as perfect as possible. read more...
By Marc Morningstar | Oct-19-2009

1117 Alberta Storage: An Insight
Alberta storage is the answer to your lack of space and safekeeping needs. You may sometimes feel the need to de-clutter your home which is a mess, owing to the ever-increasing number of household items. read more...
By Evan Scott | Oct-18-2009

993 EPC Certificates for Landlords Property!
Have you been contemplating to buy a house or building premise or take a house on rent? If yes, then it is advisable you take a house that has a better EPC. read more...
By Sadhana Dhanyal | Oct-15-2009

936 What is EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)?
EPC or Energy Performance Certificates basically state the energy consumption report of a house or building premise. Landlords and homeowners can benefit by having this kind of cover. read more...
By Sadhana Dhanyal | Oct-15-2009

977 EPC Solutions for Landlords Tenanted Building!
Are you a landlord and are looking forward to rent out a house or building premise? If yes, then you can benefit from an Energy Performance Certificate. The certificate proves to be extremely useful. read more...
By Sadhana Dhanyal | Oct-15-2009

1374 Buying Exclusive Soap Dispenser for your washroom
Washrooms accessories are an essential part of a washroom design. With such a wide range of soap dispensers that come in so many shapes, styles and designs, it's important you make the right choice. The main things to consider when you are choosing your Soap Dispenser function and design. Function perhaps is the most important factor, important than one that looks nice. read more...
By daniel09 | Oct-14-2009

1019 Are You Thinking of Building Your Own Shed?
Most homeowners enjoy having a shed to use for storing their outdoor equipment and tools. Space for storage is often limited in homes today, particularly if you don’t have a garage. A shed is a terrific addition to any home and is a do-it-yourself project that most people with little-to-no building knowledge can undertake themselves. read more...
By Rob Matthews | Oct-13-2009

1143 Storage Facilities And Their Advantages
If you are looking for a convenient place to store your excess possessions or for a storing facility when you are moving to a new home, or relocating to another city, or just renovating or remodeling your home, there might be many in your locality. read more...
By Elizabeth | Oct-09-2009