Hot days and relaxing dips seem to go hand in hand, but high temperatures can actually cause problems for your pool or spa. PoolWerx CEO John O’Brien said extra sun exposure, temperature spikes and increased bather load can create issues for pool owners. “Most people don’t realise how much attention pools require during the warmer…
It’s really hot out there this summer, and many homes and lives are at risk from fires. Here’s some advice and resources to help you stay safe. Ideally you should be on top of this before fire season, but it’s never too late to protect you and your property. Clean out gutters and other roof…
Every year people die in house fires, most die from inhaling toxic smoke and dangerous fumes. Sadly, most household fires are accidental and preventable. Fires starting in the bedroom or lounge room account for 73% of all house fire fatalities.(Source: FESA 2010/11 Annual Report) Losing your home to fire is a devastating experience with huge…
Swimming pools are increasingly more than just somewhere for swimming. They have evolved into entertainment centres of the modern home, with an emphasis on style and functionality. Do Swimming pools add more value to your property and things you should consider before taking the plunge! Home value – a pool can change the value and…
The number of properties currently on the market is below average, but even so the number of days on market is quite long. While overall sales turnover is up by at least 25 per cent on this period last year, the number of selling days has stretched out to around ten weeks. About five weeks…
In the summer, use the ceiling fan in the counterclockwise direction. While standing directly under the ceiling fan you should feel a cool breeze. The airflow produced creates a wind-chill effect, making you “feel” cooler. In the winter, reverse the motor and operate the ceiling fan at low speed in the clockwise direction. This produces…
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has called on greater education amongst renovators about the potential danger of exposure to asbestos during renovation projects. MBA chief executive officer Wilhelm Harnisch says: “The recent University of Western Australia research on asbestos disease indicates that home renovators are the third wave of asbestos disease victims. He believes that greater…
Many people reading this column might be relaxing at a beachside getaway, a wine region in the Southwest, a great fishing spot in the Kimberly or perhaps in a heritage town in the wheat belt Over summer many people will be enjoying the state’s delightful holiday spots, particularly along the coast. Places like Dunsborough, Denmark,…