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  • Why More Land Surveyors Are Choosing Drone Technology to Create Their Surveys

    The role of the land surveyor has formed an important part of property purchases for many years, but the way a land surveyor carries out their role has often varied over time. In the past, it was common to see a land surveyor out working with a theodolite to accurately measure distances and to define the boundaries and topography of your property. Today a land surveyor will still need the same data, but now you are just as likely to see a land surveyor gathering their data by using a drone rather than by walking the property and physically measuring the ground.
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  • Vital Plumbing Tips When Remodelling Your Kitchen

    Remodels have become a trend taking over Australia, due in part to the numerous shows on television that focus on home improvement. Thus, if your kitchen has not been sparking joy in your life for a while now, you may be thinking about how best to renovate it so that it becomes more appealing and functional too. However, remodelling your kitchen is not the same as renovating your living room since there is pipework to consider.
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  • Maintaining Your Wastewater Sand Filter System

    If you live in the Outback and your property is not connected to a mains sewage system, a sand filter septic system is a great way of treating wastewater from your home. However, the performance of your septic system will very much depend on how well you maintain it. One of the primary causes of septic system failure is biological debris which clogs the sand filter. Below is a guide to some of the steps you can take to keep your septic system in good working order.
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  • Safety Measures When Using Heavy Construction Equipment for Civil Work

    The construction sector is not the safest type of job. Working in dangerous environments with heavy, and sometimes dangerous, materials while surrounded by heavy machinery is commonplace for people working in the construction industry. There are some ways of making working around or in heavy construction equipment safe. To avoid unnecessary risks while working as a civil engineer, there are some things you can think about. Using a spotter One thing that can help increase safety on the site of construction in many instances is to use a spotter.
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  • 3 Solutions for a Noisy Motor on Your Roller Shutter

    Everybody would love a quiet environment whether it is at home or workplace. Roller shutters may disrupt your peace when someone opens or closes them. Motorised roller shutters will get noisy after a while if they are not properly maintained. However, most people will ignore the roller doors until the noise becomes unbearable. At this point, they will decide to take action on the roller shutters to reduce the noise. The following are some solutions for a very noisy motor on your roller shutters.
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  • Tips to Ensure Safe DIY Removal of Non-Friable Asbestos From Your Home

    It is always best to you hire an asbestos removal professional when you need to remove asbestos from your abode. But if you only need to remove a small amount of firmly-bound asbestos that does not require you to obtain an asbestos removal permit, then you can take on the project yourself provided you take the necessary safety measures. Here are a number of effective safety practices to follow when removing non-friable asbestos from your house.
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  • How to strengthen your home's foundation against flood damage

    If you live in a flood-prone area, your foundation may need extra strength against floodwaters. The foundation should also be strengthened against storm surges, strong winds, and heavy flows of water. In this way, your home is likely to experience less damage when a hurricane or tornado strikes. There are several ways through which you can strengthen your home's foundation. Some foundation work is more complex than others, so make sure you determine the level of strength that your property needs.
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  • What are the Evident Signs that Your Building Needs Underpinning?

    Problems with a building's foundation can affect its ability to endure the stress and weight of the entire structure. If you don't take immediate measures to stabilise the foundation, you will end up with even costlier repairs. Alternatively, you may choose to demolish the structure, especially if the amount of repair work is too costly and involved. That's why you need to look out for the following signs that indicate your foundation could be experiencing some damage.
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  • Home Improvement: Simple Renovations Tips for a Small Budget

    Renovating your home can be an expensive undertaking, and the costs can get out of control, causing unexpected complications. Therefore, if you are planning on improving your home, you should prepare a suitable budget. Financial planning will help you manage your spending and avoid exceeding your means. Unfortunately, your resources might be limited even if you create a good budget. If you are worried about the total cost for the renovation work, you should use the outlined guidelines to keep your expenses in check.
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  • Survey Services - Why You Should Invest In Drone Technology

    Before you can embark on construction on your lot, one of the most critical assessments to have done is a topographical land survey. This survey is essential to enlighten your contractors on the state of the land before they can begin developing it. It typically is conducted manually and is a long and arduous process to ensure precise mapping out of the property. However, as tech advances, there is an advanced method of doing this through drones.
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