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• How to Remove Tea Stains from a Carpet

  24 May 2016

  If you're a lover of strong black tea and have ever spilt some on your carpet, you know just how hard it is to remove it completely, especially if your carpets are light.  But fear not. Whether your carpet has just been stained or the spill happened a couple of years ago, here are some things you can try that will hopefully lift the stain, leaving your carpet looking like good as new!

• Cleaned And Sealed: Awning Maintenance FAQs

  23 May 2016

  Cleaning and sealing of awnings are important maintenance activities for homeowners who wish to continue enjoying the benefits of residential awnings. This article provides answers to two questions that the average homeowner may have in relation to the proper maintenance of residential awnings. DIY Or Non-DIY Cleaning? For the average homeowner, cleaning of residential awnings should be a breeze. In a large number of cases, homeowners will need a ladder, a bucket, a cleaning sponge (or cloth) and a chemical cleaning solution.

• Keep European Wasps Away From Your Shed With These Four Tips

  11 May 2016

  European wasps have been plaguing Australia since they slipped into the country in the 1970s, and their stings can be painful. Because of that, you don't want them building a nest in your shed. Luckily, there are ways to deter them: 1. Don't store anything sweet in or near your shed. Wasps are drawn to sweet and sticky things, and you should avoid storing anything sweet in your shed. If you have fruit trees and are storing apples or other fruits in your shed, make sure that they all of the fruit is intact.

• Could Your Window Blinds Poison Your Family?

  18 February 2015

  Window blinds help thousands of Australian families keep their homes cool, and buyers can now choose from many types and styles. When choosing the right window blinds, most people would focus on colour, style and cost, but safety is also an important consideration. Safety standards in modern blinds are unquestionably high, but if you live in an older property, your window coverings could pose an unexpected hazard. Learn more about the risk of lead exposure in older window blinds, and find out what you need to do if you think your existing window coverings are dangerous.

• From Soiled To Stunning: How To Get Rid Of Stains On Your Fibreglass Pool

  6 January 2015

  A swimming pool makes you the envy of your pool-less neighbours when the summer heat really starts to bite, not to mention that it increases the value of your home by up to 30%. However, if you do not keep your pool looking top-notch, it is not going to remain desirable for long. You already know how to keep the water in your pool clear, but what do you do when stains appear?