Green Buildings: Issues In Energy And The Environment

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2017

When a Homeowner Should Have Their Home's Air Quality Tested

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As a homeowner, you may not think much about the quality of the air in your home, assuming that you can always get fresh air just by opening a window or thinking that you would be able to smell or otherwise sense when there is an irritant in the air. However, there may be many dangerous substances in the air around you, and you could be overlooking them because they have no odour or other characteristic that would alert you to their presence. Read More»

Understanding the Different Types of Skip Bins for Your Project

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Starting a construction project usually means having a skip bin ready for various debris. This can be fairly easy if you are building the project from the ground up, but if you are remodeling a home, you could come into several types of debris. Not all of this debris can be placed in the same skip bin. This means you need to understand the types of skip bins available and what will work for you before you order them to the site. Read More»

Keep it Green: Top Tips for Environment-Conscious Home Improvements

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Nobody enjoys the process of having improvement or construction work completed at their home.  While the end product may be exciting enough to endure the process, having our house as a construction site ā€” in any capacity ā€” can make us feel stressed, unsettled and messy.  However, even if your home looks a little disorganised for your taste during the building period, there are several ways you can ensure that you remain environmentally-conscious the whole time. Read More»

Different types of soil conditioners you can buy from your soil supplier

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When it comes to utilising the soil in your surrounding environment, there are several things you must keep in mind. For instance, does the soil have the right amount of nutrients to support plant growth?  The quality and condition of the soil in your land will significantly affect the purpose of your landscaping idea. However, one way that you can improve the quality and condition of your soil is by purchasing the correct soil conditioner from your soil supplier. Read More»