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Termites and epoxy-coated floors and walls

Termites are an expensive nuisance. It is estimated that they cause $1.5 billion worth of damage every year to buildings in Australia alone. That is why all homeowners should consider all the available options to prevent termites from getting into their home or garage.

Understanding Termites

Termites eat wood. In general, they are supposed to target wood that is soft and starting to rot. But, the wood in houses is generally easy to get to and they are happy to live on it.

Interestingly, termites don’t live in the wood. They have large colonies that exist near the wood. There …

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Top reasons to install fire resistant curtains at home

Fire kills. While much of the news focuses on the devastating effects of bush fires, the simple truth is that more people die from house fires than natural disasters. The sad thing is that most of these deaths are preventable with the right equipment and approach.

The most commonly thought of safety aid is a smoke alarm. These detect the smoke of a fire and make a high-pitched sound. This alerts the residents of the house and tells them to get out. In some cases, the smoke alarm is directly linked to the fire service. This means they get to …

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Lounges for a small apartment

One of the most tasking things to do is set up the lounge for a small apartment. For most people the limited space is a difficult hurdle to overcome. However, it’s possible to set up a beautiful lounge in a small apartment. Here is how:

L-Shaped Lounge

The L-sofa is a great furniture piece for small apartments. It makes use of corner spaces which are often non-functional.

The L-shaped lounge can also seat many people comfortably. The design is flexible enough to comfortably accommodate several users even with a tight fit.

There are numerous size options for L-sofas. For …

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