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Creating A Fun, Safe Garden For Your Children

As the mum of five young children, I know how important it is to have access to a safe outdoor space for your children to play. Being cooped up in the house all day isn't good for the kids or the parents, but you also can't let young kids play in a space that's hazardous. When we bought our new family home, there was a lot of work to do in the garden to make it childproof, and we also wanted to make it a fun place for the kids to play. We erected a new fence, fitted a combination lock on the garden gate, had poisonous plants removed, cordoned off the pool and created a play area complete with swings, a slide and outdoor games. I started this blog to share my DIY gardening tips, and I hope you find it interesting and useful.

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Components to Guide You before Installing Under Cabinet LED Lighting
You may have realised that good design in lighting is essential for your kitchen. As such, introducing the LED lights to your kitchen can get you started. You may wish to place these lights under the cabinet to create the functional task of lighting as well as create a welcoming and warm feeling and mood, but you may wonder where will your power supply be located? To help you properly install your lights, here are three components that can help you in answering these questions.

How To Waterproof A Patio Umbrella
A fabric patio umbrella makes a stylish sunshade, but an unexpected shower can ruin the material, and if you put the umbrella away while it's still damp, mould and mildew can form, leaving unsightly stains and a nasty smell.  However, waterproofing your patio umbrella is a simple job that can be done in a couple hours.  Read on to find out how to do it. What you'll need fabric waterproofing spray large drop cloth rubber gloves face mask A good quality waterproofing preparation will not only protect your umbrella from the rain, it will also help to repel dirt and will offer protection from the fading effects of the sun.

3 Benefits of Choosing the Most Practical Blinds
When decorating or remodeling your home, blinds are not only a necessity, but also a valuable resource. The blinds you choose are important to your home's lighting and maintenance. They are an important item to focus on. And double roller blinds are a fun and practical place to start. Double roller blinds offer the best of both worlds. You can maintain your privacy without obstructing any view. There are a variety of options, and every company has their own unique product features.

Kitchen Design | 4 Nifty Tricks To Design An Easy Maintenance Kitchen
If you're planning renovations for your timeworn kitchen, then choosing an easy maintenance layout is an important part of the kitchen design process –– especially if you don't want to spend most of your free time cooking and cleaning. An easy-to-clean kitchen design layout will deliver the appeal of a fully functional kitchen, while minimising those mundane maintenance chores you despise. Here are some tricks to help you design an easy maintenance kitchen.

2 Important Things to Consider Before Hiring a Custom Homebuilder
When you're ready to have your own custom home built, you want to find and work with the right home builder. He or she needs to work with you to create the home of your dreams and ensure the job gets done right and according to schedule. Before you do hire any home builders, note a few important things to consider and discuss with him or her. 1. Note if they're a public or private company

Maintenance Tips for Your Lawn Mowers
A lot of people perform routine maintenance on their belongings. You might change the filters on your furnace before winter sets in, or you could sweep the chimney to make sure that the fireplace works properly before lighting it up. What do you think would happen if you never changed the oil on your car? Maintenance helps everything last longer and run more efficiently. This also applies to lawn mowers, but many people neglect routine mower maintenance.

3 Outdoor Blinds Tips for Your Home
Outdoor blinds can be a good choice for areas that are prone to storms as they can protect the windows from damage due to winds and hail, and they may work better at blocking out sun and noise than indoor blinds. Choosing exterior or outdoor blinds can be difficult only because there are so many options available to homeowners, but this also means that you're sure to get the blinds that will work for your home and your needs in particular.

Key Benefits of Dual Occupancy Investment Properties
Real estate is quickly becoming one of the preferred investment opportunities due to the current decrease in real estate prices. It is possible to purchase a property at an affordable cost and rent it for a long-term profit. Many investors are quickly starting to choose properties with dual occupancy designs that offer more value. A dual occupancy home is similar to a duplex and offers two separate dwellings that can be rented out.

Questions to Ask When Calling an Emergency Locksmith for a Car Lockout
Calling an emergency 24 hour locksmith is the right choice when you've been locked out of your car, as trying to break back in can mean damage to the car or a risk to your own safety. When breaking into your car, this can mean a shattered window that can cause cuts and gashes. That shattered window can also be very expensive to repair. When calling an emergency locksmith, note a few questions to ask before you have them meet you at your location.

Repairing A Small Crack In An Outdoor Glass Table
Homeowners who like to sit out in their yard and enjoy the weather may well have a glass table to sit at. Although this kind of material is aesthetically pleasing, it can be easy to crack, depending on the circumstances. If, for example, you have kids and they are playing with a ball in the yard, the glass table can be damaged if the ball were to hit it. Repairing a small crack or cracks on the table is easier than you may think and will save you a decent amount of money compared to replacing the whole table or even a panel of glass in the table.

Maintenance Tips to Make the Most of Your Air Conditioning Unit
Air conditioning units are an important aspect of households. This becomes apparent during extreme weather when you need to keep your home either excessively cool or warm. However, if you neglect this unit then you will find that you require regular air conditioning services to keep it running optimally. Here are some handy maintenance tips that can enable you to make the most of your unit. Clean the air conditioning unit on a regular basis

Double Glazing Options for Better Effect
Transparent glass, which is the most popular material used for home windows, looses much heat from your home as well as allowing too much noise and light to penetrate. Double glazing is a concept of window temperature control that eliminates these negative characteristics of glass by use of two glass panes separated by a layer of insulation. Double glazing can drastically change your internal room temperatures and minimise your heating cost within a home by nearly half.

3 Enemies of Air Conditioning & What Homeowners Can Do
Air conditioning is a must have for many homes in Australia. During the summer months, and even during warm periods of spring and autumn, we rely on our air conditioning units to keep us cool, comfortable and sane. Unfortunately, many units don't function as well as they should, fail to cool a room, and could be responsible for higher power bills. If your air conditioning may be performing poorly, it may be one of these three common culprits.

What You Need to Know About Roll-a-Doors
Roll-a-doors are doors that are opened by travelling vertically and gatherig up into a roll. They are used for both residential and commercial purposes for garages, stores, warehouses, factories and shops where they provide convenient and easy access while offering security to your valuables. They come in different types, styles and designs depending on your needs. Types of roll-a-doors Generally, roll-a-doors come in two different types: the section roll up doors and rolling steel doors.

Is It Your Air Conditioner That Needs Servicing, or Something Else?
Sometimes you will just know that an air conditioner needs servicing; it may never come on no matter what you check, or you hear it make a terrible noise right before it grinds to a stop. However, for those who are new to owning a central air unit or who may just now be experiencing problems with their home's central air, you might want to note a few troubleshooting tips. In some cases, it might not be that the air conditioner itself needs servicing.

Why Furniture Hire Is the Best Way to Furnish Your Short-term Rental Investment Property
Short-term rental can be a great way to maximise your rental returns on an investment property. Short term rental rates are usually higher and can be regularly adjusted as the market demand indicates. Short term rentals do need to be fully furnished, as short term renters are not usually bringing a house full of furniture for their short stay! As an investor starting out in the real estate game though, furnishing a home can be an expensive proposition.

3 Kitchen Layout Mistakes You Don't Want to Make
A new kitchen is a significant investment, so of course you'll want to get it right. You'll probably want to replace all your old appliances with gleaming new versions of themselves (which will hopefully be energy efficient). You might envision cooking amazing meals for your family in your brand new kitchen, putting all those TV cooking show competitors to shame. Of course, you will be able to do this, but only if you have the right space to work in.

Simple Tips for Interior Motorhome Design
Motorhome living presents a unique and fun opportunity to explore the country within a restricted budget. The alternative accommodation choices such as motels and hotels are expensive and they will not provide the comforts of home. A new motorhome is convenient and you will enjoy the freedom of traveling within your own timetable. Moreover, it promotes family bonding and you can bring pets on your extended travels. If you choose this traveling option, it is important for you to create ideal interior motorhome space to enhance aesthetics and comfort.

Choose Timber: Top Five Benefits of Timber Bifold Doors
If you're installing bifold doors and wondering about the advantage of timber, it's important to note that different projects merit different types of materials, and timber bifold doors aren't right for every scenario. However, if you do opt for timber bifold doors, you receive several advantages. Take a look at these five: 1. Sound Proof If you are installing bifold doors between two rooms, timber is typically the best material to consider.

Creating an Outdoor All-Weather Living Space with Blinds and Awnings
When you see outdoor living areas, you tend to find a covered option deck style fenced option. Both of these options leave you and your guests exposed to the elements. If it rains or there is a hard wind, you will need to retreat indoors. Instead of retreating from the weather, consider creating an outdoor all-weather living space option using blinds and awnings.  Here are considerations to get your plans started.

Stylish Furnishing: 4 Outdoor Furniture Materials to Transform Your Patio Space
Spending time outdoors in summer is a favourite Aussie pastime—whether it's a casual afternoon get-together with barbeque and beers or an evening soiree to celebrate a special occasion. With so much time spent outdoors, it's natural that you'll spend time considering your outdoor furniture—almost as much as the time you spend with your indoor furniture. Outdoor patio furniture ultimately boils down to style, appearance and preference. Here are some outdoor furniture materials that will transform the look of your patio in different ways.

Native Gardens: Tips on Cultivating Indigenous Plants
People sometimes assume that growing native Australian plants in small gardens is difficult. This notion is misplaced. Most homeowners focus on low maintenance plants which lack unique aspects such as the bird of paradise or oleanders. If you want to make landscaping changes to your residential space with some of the local plants, consider using these tips for a healthy garden. Right Selection The success of your garden will heavily depend on your choice of plant species.

Frequently Asked Pool Installation Questions
If you're thinking about installing an inground pool, but you've never had any experience with this type of construction, you probably have a lot of questions about the process. So to help make you feel more comfortable about what you're about to do, here are the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about building pools. What Are Some Benefits of Installing a Pool? -- In addition to having a place where you and your family can swim any time you want, there are other benefits to installing a pool.

2 Major Things to Consider When Buying a Bunk Bed Mattress
Bunk beds come in handy for families who can't afford to have separate bedrooms for their kids. The furniture not just helps save space, but is also an ideal place for siblings to interact with each other and learn living together. Though there are several benefits to bunk beds, there are some serious problems attached as well. Let us not dig too deep here but just focus on the mattress part.

Commercial Plumbing Problems To Watch Out For
Commercial spaces should provide a tranquil working environment without the hassle of plumbing problems. However, unlike residential homes, commercial spaces are exposed to even more plumbing issues due to the huge water needs involved. Have a look at the most crucial commercial plumbing problems you need to watch out for to avoid ruining your premises and suffering plumbing interruptions. Wear of fixtures Due to the high frequency of use, plumbing fixtures in commercial building are guaranteed to wear fast.

Go Green this Summer - Buy a Portable Air Conditioner
With 2013 being the hottest year on record in Australia since 1910, and 2014 being similarly warm, it is more important than ever to ensure your home is cool and comfortable during the summer months.  However, due to the rising cost of electricity as well as a generally increased interest in being environmentally friendly, many Australians are unsure of whether the investment in air conditioners is really worth it.   If you harbor these concerns, a portable air conditioner may be the perfect solution for you.

All You Need To Know About Aquarium Removals
Moving is always a daunting task. There is always the worry that some of your property may get lost or the fragile items may get broken. It is even more nerve wracking when you are moving an aquarium. You do not want to lose your fish while you are trying to get them to a nicer place. It is, therefore, very important that you handle the aquarium removal very carefully. The best way is to have aquarium removalists to handle the moving for you.

Benefits of Switching to Solar Pool Heating Options
If you have been using traditional pool heating options, you may have already faced maintenance and repair issues. If you are looking for a way to heat your pool, cut maintenance costs, and cut energy costs over time then you may want to consider solar pool heating options. If you are unfamiliar with these options, here are a few benefits of switching to solar. Reduced Maintenance A key difference between traditional pool heating and solar heating options is the reduced maintenance cost.

How to Choose the Right Relocatable Home
Do you require an extra living area that has all the amenities and privacy for a friend or loved one? Perhaps you are looking to add another rental property on your plot of land. If this is the case there are some affordable avenues to go down. Everywhere you turn people are coming up with fresh ideas to create and produce both eco-friendly and relocatable homes. If you are looking for one such home there are many companies that provide affordable options for you to choose from.