If you own a home, you always need to be prepared for the unexpected, and, from time to time, you will need to carry out certain work to maintain the property value and keep out any external threats. You may be facing such a situation following a recent visit to your basement if you have come across a reddish, slimy mould on the floor or around plumbing fixtures. What do you need to do?
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Does your business generate hazardous waste? Unlike organic, solid and construction waste, hazardous waste is pretty challenging to dispose of since there are strict government regulations regarding its disposal. As such, you should consider hiring a waste disposal company to get rid of the waste. This extract discusses how to hire a rubbish disposal company to manage hazardous waste.
Check Their Licencing
Hazardous waste disposal is heavily regulated in Australia. Therefore, you should check if the disposal company has the permits required to move and dispose of hazardous waste in bulk.
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Before you start to fix a crack in a wall, you need to work out whether it is dormant or active. What's the difference between the two types of crack? How does this affect your repair?
What Is a Dormant Wall Crack?
A dormant wall crack typically doesn't change over time. The crack won't grow or get deeper but will stay pretty much the same. While these cracks might be caused by an initial problem in the wall, perhaps by shrinking materials after a new build, the problem won't get worse.
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Having a plumbing emergency that involves water spewing out all over your home can be a very frustrating issue to deal with. Not only do you have the immediate problem of turning the water off, getting the components replaced and then making sure everything is working well again, but you also need to complete quite a sizeable clean-up. However, this is not just like a regular clean-up where a mop and bucket or some dry towels will do.
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If you're in the process of buying a house and you want to avoid potential health risks, it's important that you insist on a pre-purchase asbestos inspection. You might not realise this, but asbestos isn't limited to insulation. Asbestos can actually be found throughout the house, especially in older homes. Unfortunately, most people don't know where to look for asbestos.
Not only that, it's not safe for untrained people to conduct an inspection for asbestos.
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