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Signs You May Need Asbestos Removal — Don’t Ignore Any of These Red Flags

5 October 2023
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Asbestos is a group of mineral fibres that was widely used in building materials for many years. While it is highly durable and heat-resistant, it has also been linked to several lung diseases and cancers. Although its use has been prohibited in numerous countries, it is important to note that many older homes and buildings still retain traces of it. If you live in an older home or are planning to buy one, it's important to know the signs that you may need asbestos removal. Read More 

What All Business Owners Need to Know About Fire Warden Training for Their Company

27 October 2021
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

While you have a multitude of responsibilities to take care of as a business owner, the safety of your employees and your commercial premises at large is one of the foremost obligations that you need to be on top of. And although there are many threats that your operations can face, fire safety should be at the top of your list. Admittedly, no laws are specifying that every business owner should designate the duties of a fire warden to one person. Read More 

Keeping animals and pets away from your air conditioning unit

20 March 2017
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

You probably love pets and animals; however you certainly don't love the fact that they can damage the equipment that improves your indoor air quality. The outdoor air conditioning equipment that you depend on for comfortable temperatures inside your home during scorching days is prone to damage from uninvited trespassers in your home. These are pets and wild animals that often roam around the neighbourhood. Part of your duty in maintaining the effectiveness of your air conditioning unit is to safeguard it from wandering creatures. Read More 

Placing a Skip Bin on a Public Road: 4 Tips

14 March 2017
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

If you are planning to hire a skip bin and place it on your own property, you should not be subject to any official regulations, so you will be able to place it wherever you wish. However, if you do not have room on your property to accommodate a skip bin, you may have no option but to place it on the public road outside the front of your home. Once you place a skip bin on a public road, you will have to adhere to a range of local laws. Read More 

Important Considerations When Installing Fire Extinguishers In Your Home

7 March 2017
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

A house fire is one of the biggest fears for many Australian homeowners. Installing one or more fire extinguishers in your home is an excellent way to provide you with peace of mind and the ability to quickly and effectively combat a fire in the unfortunate event that one should break out in your home. Simply having a fire extinguisher in your home isn't enough. There are several factors that you'll need to consider to ensure that they provide the security you require in the event of a house fire in your home. Read More 

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Family energy efficieny

Growing up my parents always yelled at me to get out of the shower quickly to save power. These days we have an eco-friendly set up in our house that has an endless hot water from a hot water system and I'm always looking at easy ways to save energy around the home. It's funny how these things go in cycles! Luckily for me my kids are also enthusiastic about preserving the environment and saving power so half the time it's actually by kids find new ways to preserve energy. We collect all of our tips on this site to help other families save energy as well.