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How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

If we could all build our homes again from scratch, we'd be a lot more energy conscious. Unfortunately, this isn't always possible, and we have to make the most of the old homes we live in. This doesn't mean we can't save money and be more environmentally friendly, we just have to find ways to do this. My name is Sue; welcome to my energy saving blog. I live in an old fixer-upper and I've spent the last few years trying to cut down the way it wastes energy. I use my blog to give other people ideas on how they can reduce their energy footprint in even the oldest homes. Hope you find some useful ways to save energy and make your home greener too!

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Everything You Need to Know About Soil Testing
Are you someone who loves gardening but struggles to make your plants thrive, even after providing them with the perfect environment? The issue could be the quality of your soil. By conducting a soil test, you can determine your soil's pH level, nutrient deficiency, and other essential factors that can affect plant growth. If you're not sure how to begin soil testing, don't stress because you're in the right place. In this blog post, we'll provide you with everything you need to know about soil testing, from how to take soil samples to interpreting the results.

Did You Know You Could Save Money On Rubbish Removal? Find Out
Do you have an upcoming rubbish removal project? Perhaps you plan to do some thorough general cleaning in your home over the weekend. Or maybe you have completed remodelling or renovation work in your home and need some cleanup. Whatever your reason is, rubbish removal will be necessary. And depending on the scope of your project, rubbish removal can be costly. But you don't have to break the bank on your next rubbish removal project.

5 Advantages of Water Storage Tanks
Many people living in very rural locations use water storage tanks to collect rainwater for use in their homes or on their farms. Water storage tanks can also be useful even for those living in towns and cities. Here are five benefits that you can expect to enjoy when you install a water storage tank, regardless of where you live. 1. Save Money on Water Bills You can use the water collected in a storage tank for everyday tasks such as cleaning, showering, and flushing the toilet.

Tips for Choosing a Fire Warden Training Service Provider
Fires can be devastating to a business, and prevention is critical for the safety of occupants and equipment in a facility. While installing fire extinguishers can help to prevent the spread of fire in case of an outbreak, the equipment would be useless if none of the employees knows about fire extinguishers or evacuations. It is for this reason that businesses must take volunteers for fire warden training. The training course equips wardens with the know-how to prevent fire outbreaks, control furnaces, and evacuate buildings.

5 Tips To Help Keep Your Rubbish Removal Costs Low
Engaging the services of a professional company is undoubtedly the way to go with rubbish removals. Doing so takes the hassle away from you, but it will certainly cost you some money. Different rubbish removal companies offer different service rates depending on several factors. Whatever your choice of company, here are a few tips to help you if you are looking to cut down the cost of this service 1.    Keep Your Load Small

Can You Be Sure Your Imported Goods Are Asbestos-Free?
You may run a flourishing business that relies on the manufacture of certain products for onward distribution to other companies in your sector. As part of your operation, you need to buy particular components from a separate entity, and this may involve trade with a foreign country. As you undoubtedly know, you have to conform with a variety of different rules and regulations in order to do this and keep your operational licence, but you may be about to resource some goods from a new country altogether.

Do you have the right tools for the job?
Creating a high-quality product means having the perfect tools to get the job done right the first time. You can't do a good job unless you have the tools that enable you to get it right. Struggling to achieve the perfect result with tools that are either worn out or were never intended for the job is going to slow down production and reduce the overall quality of your work.

3 Different Ways Your Office's Poor Indoor Air Quality Can Hurt Workplace Productivity
Like other office managers, you're responsible for creating and maintaining a work environment that allows fast and efficient service delivery to your clients. But do you know that poor indoor air quality could be hurting your efforts? Bad indoor air quality can result in a number of problems that lower productivity levels in office environments. This guide is going to take you through some of those problems so you can better understand the link between indoor air quality and workplace performance and productivity.

Don't Get Caught Out: The Three Things Every Building Needs To Be Safe
Whether its an office building or a warehouse that is barely touched, there are a few accessories that every building needs. While lots of these buildings have specific requirements that are not universal—you wouldn't need a deep fryer in a post office—there are a few items that really are needed across all services and industries. Your building may already have the items on this list, but if not, then you should consider going straight out and remedying that problem.