Tips for around the house
Squeaky Door Hinges Spray a little WD-40 onto the hinges, moving the door back and forth to work in the lubricant. Or try rubbing the hinges with petroleum jelly. If these tricks don’t work, lift the hinge pins about halfway and lubricate them with three-in-one oil, using a rag to catch drips. Read More....
Electricity Saving Tips
Electricity Saving Tips Some of the no-cost electricity saving tips recommended by SEAI are: Lighting: • Turn the lights off when leaving a room. • Use "task" lighting rather than whole room lighting when a small amount of light is required. • Regularly clean light fittings, reflectors and lampshades. Read More....
Water saving tips
Check for leaks - Leaking taps, toilets, showerheads and other water-using devices are major wasters of water, and are a quick easy fix. You can waste 2,000 litres per month just from one tap. - Once you’ve found your leak, it’s easy to repair with the right equipment and tools. - You can also use your water meter to check whether you have a leak. Read More....
Organize a work station It always pays to create a tool station in the middle of the area you'll be working in. Gather together your paint, brushes, rollers, hammers, screwdrivers, plastic bags, plastic wrap, rags, paint can opener, and drop cloths.
-Why should I Clean My Chimney? Sweep your Chimney To protect your health, Breathing in the fumes from gas or solid fuel fires can cause serious damage to your health To avoid chimney fires, Having your chimney swept regularly will drastically reduce the chances of having a chimney fire. To avoid smoke damage, Each time the fire is used, soot will accumulate up the chimney. -How often do I need my chimney swept? Twice a year if you are a use the fire everyday, once if you only use the stove or fire evenings and weekends.
Do You ever Feel that you never get around to those jobs that need to be done around the house? Such as.... -Flat pack assembly -Shelving, -Mirrors -Pictures, -Curtain tracks/poles
AIR! The wood is utilised in the best way when the draught control is fully open and the flames are intense. That will also reduce pollution, because gas particles are combusted and produce heat instead. Once your home is warm, the temperature is regulated by the amount of wood, not the air control.