2020
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Why Are Carports Often Preferred to Garages?
In the past, people would often park their cars in garages routinely. This was so that they would operate more reliably by being better protected from inclement weather. Also, it would mean that any rust that might develop on a car would be minimised. However, with the sort of modern paint technologies that most car manufacturers now use plus the increased reliability of spark plugs and starter motors even in wet conditions, the need to park in a garage has diminished.
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Is It Worth Motorising Your Home's Awnings?
When you invest in any home accessory, one question must come to mind? Is the additional fitting giving you the value for money that you need? Well, this is particularly important for items that you consider a luxury. For instance, manual awnings effectively provide the shade you need over your windows, door and patios. However, you need to adjust them manually when you need to change their alignment. The other side of the coin offers you motorised awnings that allow automated operation.
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Two Tips for Parents Who Want to Turn Their Adult Child’s Unused Bedroom Into an Office
If your child has reached adulthood and lives away from the family home, and you'd like to turn their bedroom into an office, these tips could help you. Consider putting the belongings your child left in their bedroom into a storage unit When they first move out, a lot of young people leave their sentimental belongings from their childhoods in their family homes. If your child did this and these items are currently housed in their old room, you will need to find a new storage spot for these things (or throw them out) before you can start transforming this space into an office.
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Caring for Drought-Resistant Plants: Everything You Need to Know
Have you heard that drought resistant plants don't die? Unfortunately, this isn't correct. Your efforts to be environmentally friendly and conserve water could be futile if you don't know how to care for drought-resistant plants. Here is what you need to know. What Does Drought Resistant Mean? These are plants with a built-in ability to maximize water uptake and minimize water loss. Some plants have reduced leaf areas and bear small leaves or needles to help reduce water loss.
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The Best Way To Ensure You Get A Truly Unique And Personalised Kitchen For Your New Home
Kitchens are very personal spaces. Everyone has different ways they like to organise their appliances and workspace when it comes to cooking and getting it exactly right can be a journey not many people ever fully accomplish. From choosing a floating island to the whether your oven will break up your bench space or be located at the end, there is much to consider before you even begin thinking about the design and the style you want.
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3 Tips To Help You Purchase An Eco-Friendly Mattress
There are plenty of factors to consider when purchasing new mattresses for your home. The most obvious of these is being sure to buy a mattress that suits your personal firmness preference. But, as someone who likes to purchase environmentally friendly products whenever possible, what points do you need to know before buying an eco-friendly mattress? These three tips will help you to purchase the perfect mattress that matches your environmental ideals.
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