Tips and Advice

How to Unblock a Drain by Yourself

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: 6000km of pipes 45,000 manholes 6700 catchment pits more than 900 treatment devices. Auckland City Council are clear that they

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How To Tell If It Is Time for a Security System Upgrade

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

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Is Alarm Monitoring Worth it?

Alarm monitoring is like insurance for the assets in your house. Touch wood, you’ll probably never have to put your alarm monitoring to use, but it’s the same as insurance, you don’t need it till you actually do, hence making it worth the monthly premium you have to pay for it. So, the short answer is yes, alarm monitoring is worth it. Security systems and alarm monitoring discourage break-ins with

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Refrigeration Maintenance Tips

Refrigerator giving you some trouble? Here are some expert tips on how to maintain your refrigerator and improve it’s life span, be it for personal or commercial use. Clean the inside of your refrigerator You may notice excess frost in your refrigerator at some point. When this happens, it is best to defrost your refrigerator and clean it. To do this, switch off the power supply, transfer all items to

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Auckland based “rip-off locksmiths operating

If you are looking for a locksmith in Auckland, be careful: a Auckland based locksmith company who has been exposed before, are back in action doing poor work on people’s properties, and demanding outrageous payments for it. One of the latest disappointed customers was Newshub entertainment editor Daniel Rutledge. He needed work done to some doors of his home, did a Google search and chose one of the top results.

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A guide on different types of blinds

A well-chosen window blind has a transformative effect on how your living room or bedroom looks. Be it durability or design, picking the right type of blinds for your home is important. With a wide range of blinds available in the market, it can be quite overwhelming when it comes to choosing one. To help you with this, we have listed out the different types of blinds and the pros

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Venetian Blinds House Renovations Examples

Venetian blinds are ideal for those that are sensitive to light. Venetian blinds are available in an expansive range of painted, washed and stained stylish colours. Venetian blinds are perfect for bathrooms and kitchens. Below are some examples of venetian blinds installed at homes.  If you’re in Hamilton and you’re thinking of installing Venetian blinds at your home, contact Waikato Shutters and Blinds.  Read Also: A guide on different types of blinds

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Top 12 tips for home renovations that can add the most value to your home

If you’re New Zealand home owner and you want to renovate your home and add more value to it, the I am glad that you’re reading this article. If you’re thinking of selling your house in the near future, renovating your house can drastically increase the value of your home and you could get a good price for your home. But the question arises where do you start renovating your

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