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Cooling the house naturally

Our area gets pretty hot, but it costs a fortune if you keep the air conditioner on all day. I am always looking at ways to improve the temperature and comfort of our house without switching on the air conditioner all the time. I am keeping track of my success by trying different techniques in my home, as well as looking at how much power we are using at the time. This blog should be useful for people looking to reduce their air conditioning usage whilst maintaining a comfortable environment in their house. Maybe you can even give me some ideas too!

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When Should a Homeowner Have Their Soil Tested for Asbestos?
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When Should a Homeowner Have Their Soil Tested for Asbestos?

31 March 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Many homeowners have mistaken ideas about asbestos and where it can be found on their property; they may assume that asbestos is only used as a home insulating material, so it's only going to be found behind walls or in an attic. In truth, materials containing asbestos have also been used to insulate and protect outdoor plumbing pipes and other fixtures buried underground. This means that asbestos can show up on your property in areas other than just the attic and behind walls; it may even be in your soil. Read More