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I was so excited the day I purchased my first home. I had lots of dreams about renovating it to my tastes. However, I quickly realised that moving into a house comes with a whole new set of bills that I had not paid before. For example, do you know how expensive the electricity bill can get when your home is not energy efficient? My blog is dedicated to helping all homeowners make their home's energy costs less expensive. From solar panels to replacing bad seals on your window frames, my posts are going to make an impact on both your energy cost and your home's environmental footprint.

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Important Things to Know About Having Asbestos Removed When Renovating an Older Home
People renovate older homes for many reasons. You might have purchased an older home at a reasonable price, and now, you might be planning on fixing it up so that you and your family can live in it. Alternatively, you might have purchased an older home that you plan on selling for a profit or renting out to tenants, but first, you'll need to get it ready. If the older home has asbestos present, you might be concerned about this.

Asbestos Disposal
Asbestos disposal is a process which should be undertaken in a professional manner as you ensure that asbestos in your premises is removed. Asbestos waste is classified into two main categories which are:  Asbestos fibre and dust waste. Asbestos which is stabilised. Dust waste and asbestos fiber Asbestos fiber and dust waste can be mentioned to be any waste that has trace amounts of asbestos fibres or dust in it.

Common Solar Water Heater Problems and How You Can Fix Them
Solar water heating systems are some of the most environmental friendly energy solutions for your home. They are popular because after the installation cost, very little else is needed for the maintenance and repair. When installed, they will ease the burden of huge energy bills in the home, and they will also serve you for a long time without need for replacement. However, even the best-maintained systems fail from time to time, which is why it is important to always emphasize troubleshooting common solar heater system problems and the possible solutions.

Why Use Hydromulching?
If you have a steep or barren site that needs seeding, you may want to consider the sustainable, fast and affordable seed propagation system, hydromulching. What is hydromulching? When people talk about hydromulching, they're referring to planting seeds via a slurry of mulch made up of recycled paper or fibre, and the seeds of grass or native plants. This mixture is usually sprayed from a tank fixed to a truck or trailer, and can be applied from the air when large areas need to be covered quickly.

Landscape Improvement: Purchasing Guidelines for Good Topsoil
If you are planning on improving your landscape, you might need to purchase topsoil from a speciality supplier. The topsoil is the upper layer of soil material on the land. It is crucial in landscaping because it contains organic matter and microorganisms. These elements are essential for the healthy growth of your plants. If you are buying topsoil for the first time, you might find it difficult to select the right topsoil for your needs.

How to Prevent Unwanted Dumping in Your Rented Skip Bin
You might not have considered the possibility of security for your rented skip bin. After all, it's just going to filled with stuff that you wanted to get rid of anyway. Cheap skip bin hire usually involves the delivery of a traditional skip, and in many cases this will be perfectly adequate. But what about when you're concerned about someone else taking advantage of your rental to get rid of their own unwanted possessions?

4 Reasons for Switching to Solar Power
Going green is no longer a chic concept reserved for environmental enthusiasts but a necessity for everyone to adopt. As the effects of global warming continue to wreak havoc, there is need to put in extra effort to reduce our carbon footprint. One way of accomplishing this is by using renewable sources of energy like solar. Here are four reasons why switching to solar power is an excellent idea. Environmentally friendly

Tips on Proper Maintenance of Your Home Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguishers are a standard fixture in the home. However, not many people think about them or their maintenance until they need one. It would be regrettable if a situation arose when you needed to use your fire extinguisher, but you found it in poor working condition and lost your property as a result. Here are a few of the tips which you can follow to make sure that your fire extinguisher is working correctly at all times.