When water is flooding from a broken tap, burst pipe or another plumbing disaster, you need to quickly turn off the water supply to limit the damage to your property. Don't wait until you are in this situation to learn how to locate and use your home's stop tap, which controls the water supply to your property. Use this information to familiarise yourself with your home's water supply today.
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With temperatures in Australia rising, it's important to keep the heat in mind when choosing a roof and its accessories. There are a number of features, materials and styles that work well in hot climates. If you want to keep your house safe and cool in intense heat, consider these features:
1. Metal roofing materials
When thinking about cool surfaces, metal may not immediately pop to mind. In fact, if you think of an old metal slide, you may imagine burning the backs of your legs or your hands in the summertime.
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A big part of home security is choosing the right type of locks for your doors. For the main entry door, it is vital that you think long and hard and choose the most secure you can find. Don't worry too much about the look of the lock, and instead focus on its function and how difficult it would be for an intruder to get into without a key. Here are some tips for choosing a door lock for your home.
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Summer presents plenty of opportunities to enjoy spending time at home with friends and family, particularly if you have a garden with space for outdoor entertaining. Here are five tips to help you make your home and garden pleasant places to be this summer.
1. Hose Down Your Patio
Patios can be fantastic spaces for entertaining, but a patio that is covered in grime won't put anyone in the mood to socialise.
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Many people think of waterproofing when it comes to their basement, but you shouldn't forget about outdoor features like your deck. If your deck is made of wood, waterproofing is important to protect the material and keep the deck from serious damage.
Clean and Repair the Deck
Before you can seal or waterproof your wood deck, you need to look for signs of damage. Otherwise, all the work you put in sealing the wood could be a waste of time.
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