How Long Do Dogs Live
It is often said that dogs are a man’s best friend, but how long is your best furry friend going to live? While there are no hard and fast guarantees...
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Selecting Hardware for the Front Door
All doors require hardware, including handles and locks of some sort. But it is your front door that will require the most careful attention, largely for security reasons, since this...
What to Look for when Buying Windows
Every house has windows and doors, and most of them belie the processes involved in terms of choice and design. Today more than ever before a window is not simply...
Fiberglass Windows and Doors
If you are about to embark on a home-building project, you are going to be looking at all the possible materials you can use. There is a huge choice and...
Eco Friendly Windows – Pros and Cons
There is no doubt that a growing number of people worldwide are striving to make buildings considerably more environmentally friendly than ever before. For new home builders, essentially this means...
Water Efficient Shower Heads
It is generally accepted that you will save water if you shower rather than bath. Apart from that it is considered a healthier option, since when you shower you have...
Green Insecticides – Killing Bugs Without Harsh Chemicals
An insecticide is a form of pesticide that is used against insects in agriculture, industry, household and medicine. It is one of the most significant factors contributing to the increase...
How to Remove Rust Stains from Laminated Wood Flooring
Laminated wood flooring is good looking and hardwearing. But how easy is it to maintain? And what do you do if you find stains on the flooring, particularly ugly rust...
How to Paint over Wallpaper
It doesn’t matter what type of paint job you are going to tackle, preparation is the most important part. So here’s the bad news. Whether you want to know how...
On Demand Water Heaters – Pros and Cons
On demand point-of-use or instant water heaters are relatively small appliances that produce hot water instantly, when we need it. Most do not incorporate any sort of tank, and only...