2017

3 Items You Should Not Place in a Storage Unit

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If you operate a business, you may have excess stock or items which you need to keep somewhere. Hiring out storage can be a great way of keeping excess stock safe until you need to replenish your shelves. However, there are some things which are forbidden from most storage units. If you attempt to store these items, you may have to pay a penalty fee, and it is likely that the storage unit will end your contract.

13 November 2017

Two Ways to Prep Your Office for the Summer Months

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If you own an office-based business, here are two things you should do to prepare for the summer months. Have the air conditioner serviced It is absolutely essential to ensure that your office's air conditioning system is fully functional before the summer season arrives. If it malfunctions midway through a summer heatwave, it could have a serious impact on your employees' productivity levels, as working in a stiflingly warm and stuffy environment can be extremely uncomfortable.

27 September 2017

Get a 'Yes' with a Diamond Engagement Ring

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Some women are fussier than others when it comes to their engagement ring, but there is a universal understanding of quality when it comes to diamond engagement rings. Whether your woman prefers platinum, titanium, silver, white gold, rose gold or a classic yellow gold band, having a diamond setting is the accepted benchmark of quality and taste, signifying luxury and prestige.  They say diamonds are forever, so there is no better way to signify your commitment to an eternity with your loved one.

8 August 2017

Programmable Thermostats: 3 FAQ Answered

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The majority of modern air conditioning systems are fitted with programmable thermostats. However, if your home air conditioning system is an older model which does not feature a programmable thermostat, you may wish to upgrade the manually operated thermostat. Below is the answers to some common questions you may have when considering installing a programmable thermostat for your air conditioning system. How does a programmable thermostat operate? A programmable thermostat is designed to monitor the air temperature in a building using sensors.

12 July 2017

Three ways to increase the profitability of your coffee shop

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If you own a coffee shop and are keen to boost its profitability, here are three tips which should help you to achieve this goal. Create an outdoor seating area Establishing an outdoor seating area is an effective way to boost your business's profitability. Providing your customers with a comfortable outdoor space in which to sip their drinks will ensure that, even during periods of hot weather (when people are less inclined to visit an indoor coffee shop), your sales will continue to rise.

24 June 2017

When Is Underpinning Service Required?

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There are several construction methods that can be used to repair and reinforce the foundations of existing buildings. Underpinning is one of them. However, it is important to note that underpinning is not always the go-to construction method for making foundation repairs and reinforcements because it is only suited for certain (not all) circumstances. If you want to know when your building requires underpinning service, you should continue reading on.

4 June 2017

Understanding the Various Techniques Involved with Hydroponics

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Hydroponics involves growing different types of plants without the use soil. One may wonder the kind of magic that takes place in order to grow crops in the absence of soil. Hydro generally stands for water while ponos refers to work. This description indicates that the process is highly efficient when it comes to plant cultivation. Hydroponic cultivation is generally conducted in a greenhouse, especially when handling commercial produce. The greenhouse environment has controlled light and humidity levels and can be used to produce various crops such as salad crops, sweet potatoes, melons, peppers, chilies, cucumbers, tomatoes, French beans, onions, lettuce and many other vegetables.

22 May 2017