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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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Why Managing Your Own Tree Removal May Not Be a Good Idea
23 August 2016

If you need a tree removed from your property, you …

What Should You Do If You Are buying a Property With an Unused Underground Storage Tank?
15 August 2016

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How to Limit Solar Hot Water Heater Repairs
5 April 2016

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When Should a Homeowner Have Their Soil Tested for Asbestos?
31 March 2016

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Don't Overlook These Simple Principles When It Comes to Bush Regeneration
31 March 2016

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Questions You Might Have If Your Employer Sends You For Audiometric Testing

17 December 2015
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Audiometric testing may sound very strange and even frightening, but this is actually a type of hearing test that isn't painful or invasive in any way. You may find that your employer sends you for an audiometric test once you begin work in a certain facility, and then you may need to have the test redone on a regular basis after that. Note a few commonly asked questions about an audiometric test that you may need to undergo and be sure to consider these with the person conducting the test if you still need more information. Read More 

Handy Tips for Workplace Safety

21 October 2015
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

One of the common misconceptions employers have is that workplace safety can be maintained solely through posting guidelines and policies for their employees. However, if your employees are not familiar with their surroundings, then safety standards will be difficult to uphold. For workplace safety to be upheld, your employees need to identify potential risks and steer clean from unsafe behaviours. If they do not know how to determine this, then they will not be able to make well-informed safety decisions that cannot be taught. Read More