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  • Harnessing the Power of Water Bores: A Path to Independence

    Water bores, also known as water wells, are an effective solution for those seeking to establish a self-sufficient lifestyle on their property. They provide a reliable source of water, reducing dependency on public water supplies. Benefits of Installing a Water Bore Autonomy and Independence The most prominent advantage of a water bore is the independence it offers. It provides a continuous, private water supply, eliminating reliance on external sources. This autonomy is particularly beneficial during drought periods or water restrictions.
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  • Why Buy a Pontoon Pump Station With a Fish Screen?

    If you need to install a pontoon pump station in a natural body of water, then it's worth considering adding a fish screen to the mix. These screens prevent fish and other marine creatures from getting caught up in the pump's parts as it works. What are the benefits of buying a station with built-in screening? Protect Environmental Biodiversity When you use pumps in natural watercourses, you have to think about how your operations will affect living creatures in the area.
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  • Essential Tips for Using Your Rented Skip Bin

    Skip bins are a type of dumpster that allow you to dispose of waste during a home-remodeling project or landscaping project without having to bring the waste to the dump on your own. The skip-bin company drops off your chosen skip bin and then picks it up when you're finished with it. Here are some tips to follow when using the rented skip bin. Know How and Where to Park It
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  • Be Careful When Using These 4 Appliances With A Septic Tank System

    Your septic tank system is usually an essential component of your household because it serves to discard wastes, especially if your area lacks sewer services. However, if you don't take good care of your septic tank system, it will develop problems. Repairing a septic tank system is usually very costly. While your home appliances often add convenience to your daily activities, some of them can actually be harmful to your septic tank.
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  • Fighting fire: when and how to use a fire extinguisher

    Fires occur in Australia every year due to negligence, electrical malfunctions, the climate and a host of other reasons. While the best methods of stopping the flames revolve around prevention, occasionally we have no choice in the matter. For those instances, these tips should help you recognise when it is safe to deal with the fire on your own and how to go about doing it.  Right off the bat, it is important to realise when a situation is dire.
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  • Simple Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Home's Air Conditioner in Good Repair

    Every spring, it can be good to take just a few minutes and give your home's air conditioner main unit a good once-over and ensure it's ready for the summer season. A few simple steps to maintain it will help to keep it in good repair and running optimally throughout the year. Note a few of those maintenance tips here so you can apply them to your home's air conditioner as well.
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  • How to Clean a Grease Trap

    Follow the steps outlined below and you will have the grease trap in your kitchen sparkling clean in a very short time. Step 1: Prepare the Trash Can Put two or three trash bags inside the trash can. These trash bags or liners should be very thick so that they can withstand the weight of the grease that you will discharge into them. Place absorbent materials inside the trash bags so that liquids do not seep out.
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  • Controlling foot diseases and effective utilisation footbaths in dairy farming

    Footbaths are crucial structures in dairy farms. Critical knowledge of their importance and usage minimises loss in your farm in terms of treating your cows and cost of replacing the footbaths. Putting in mind the following considerations will not only help you in treating and preventing foot diseases like foot rot and hairy heel warts that might affect your cows in your farm but also make your footbaths last longer.
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  • How to Keep Termites From Hitching a Ride Inside on Your Firewood

    If you've decided to join the many homeowners who are burning wood in stoves and fireplaces in order to keep utility costs down, you may be wondering if the presence of firewood on your property will attract termites. The short answer is yes—termites may be drawn to your firewood stack! However, there are plenty of things that you can do to keep termites from accessing your home when you carry in an armload of firewood.
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