When doing maintenance for your house, door locks are one of the must-dos on the list. Having a locksmith take care of the maintenance can be expensive, so here are some ways to maintain the door locks yourself. Let’s begin with the door The door lock doesn’t stand on its own, it’s a part of the door, so maintaining the lock also means checking the door. Doors that sag or
As summer comes, the weather is getting hotter, and so is your electricity bill. I’m sure that everyone has experienced the unpleasant shock of seeing the electricity bill goes up all of the sudden. Here are what Auckland electricians suggest to “cool down” your electricity bill this summer. Have you heard of EcoSmart Electrical Health Check? You might not have thought about this before, but the best way to save
Commonly, people think home safes are for wealthy people who need extra security for their money and precious items. However, everyone has cash and some non-monetary items of great value, including jewellery, documents, memorabilia, which are all worth protecting. Let’s find out if you should consider buying a safe for your home. Benefits of having a safe at home Add an extra layer of protection The most significant advantage of
What regular maintenance do your local Whangamata Builders suggest you should expect to complete on your new coastal home? Here are the top 10 tips to make sure your new home stays beautiful.
Building a new home is an exciting experience, but it can be daunting. With all the things you have to think about and plan for – where does one even start? There’s so much information available on building projects nowadays that making sense of everything can seem impossible!
When your stormwater or sewer drain is not doing its job, it might be due to a blocked stormwater drain or a clogged soak hole. Either way, you will need to unblock it, or call in a plumber or drainlayer. The Auckland City Council has a stormwater infrastructure consists of: Auckland City Council are clear that they own and maintain public pipes, manholes, catchpits and other assets that manage stormwater
Wherever you live, and whatever type of home you have, keeping it secure and ensuring the safety of those inside your home is something you cannot ignore. It is your responsibility as a homeowner to do your best to secure your home from intruders and thieves, but how can you be sure your methods will work? To give you a head start, here are a few home security mistakes you
Here is a list of well-known master builders in Hamilton, Waikato. Urban Homes National award-winning Master Builders Quality home builders in Hamilton and Cambridge (Waikato), Whangamata and Whitianga (Coromandel). If you’re looking to build, start your journey with Urban Homes. We are builders who pride ourselves on building with integrity. Building beautiful homes is in our DNA. We take ownership of all our clients builds, treating them as our very
Mayor of Dunedin Aaron Hawkins has recently stated that the results of the latest Dunedin Energy Study highlight the need for urgent, community-wide action to reduce the city’s carbon footprint. The Dunedin City Council-funded study – undertaken by the University of Otago’s Centre for Sustainability – analysed the city’s energy consumption in the year to 30 June 2019. According to Centre Director, Associate Professor Janet Stephenson, the latest research identified
With growing technology and an increase in sophisticated security hackers and burglaries, it’s important to have a security system that is still efficient and trustworthy in current times. If you have an old alarm system and you’re thinking of upgrading, here are some clear signs to look out for that indicate it’s time for an upgrade. You Still Need A Landline for Your Security System Modern security systems don’t require