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A concrete cutter is an essential piece of equipment for tasks like roadside construction work. Like any power tool that’s designed to cut heavy materials, its use comes with a unique set of risks for which training should be provided to workers before they lay hands on it.
Safe working procedures and sensible behaviour are a big part of the story when it comes to safe concrete cutting, but there’s one more major thing an operator needs to do to protect themselves: wear appropriate safety clothing.…
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As modern businesses become more digital and their data transmission requirements grow ever larger, it’s easy to see why ordinary, copper telecommunications cabling is falling behind – after all, these cables were originally designed to carry only telephone signals, a much simpler prospect than the complex data transmission needs of tools and equipment connected to the internet.
As such, copper cables all across the cables are being replaced by more modern fibre optic cables, and the benefits these modern telecommunications cables provide speak for themselves.…
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Converting a barn or other agricultural building into a modern residential or commercial space is an enormous undertaking, and more often than not an enormous investment too. As such, you may be tempted to cut costs by not hiring an architect to oversee the conversion process – after all, they aren’t doing any of the back-breaking labour you are, so why should they get paid?
However, professional oversight of your barn conversion by an accredited architect is always a sound move, and one that can pay for itself over time.…
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Increased computing demand often leads to temperature issues in server rooms. Too much heat can affect the reliability of your computing systems and equipment. For this reason, it is crucial to implement certain cooling strategies that will help you maintain required temperature levels in your server room. Cooling infrastructure such as air handlers, chillers and compressors will usually help cool your server rooms. However, with poor server rack operation strategies, your cooling infrastructure may not pay off as much as would be expected.…
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Renovating your premises can be quite messy. Even minor renovation projects can produce a significant amount of dirt and debris, yet some homeowners tend to consider the cleanup process as an afterthought. One thing to note about the dust produced during renovating is that it is quite fine. This makes it easy to spread all over your home, get into electronic appliances, sink to upholstery and cause a host of other problems.…
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High traffic areas require highly functional floors that can hold up against the abuses of normal use. Concrete flooring is a perfect choice for use in commercial buildings, like retail stores, and industrial buildings, such as warehouses, factories and manufacturing plants. If you need to revamp the look of your existing commercial or industrial concrete floors, there are various techniques you can use. One popular technique is concrete grinding and polishing.…
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If you have allergies, you no doubt regularly clean your sheets and vacuum the house in order to keep allergens at bay. However, there are more things that you probably haven’t even thought of that could help keep your pesky allergies from ruining your day. Read on for 6 hacks to eliminate allergens from your house so that you can be as sneeze-free as possible.
1. Give your cat a bath…
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The roof is an essential part of any building. Without it, the elements would have an open invite into the interiors of a building and cause extensive damage. Aside from that, roofing systems also protect the occupants of a building from the elements, which can make staying indoors impracticable. With that in mind, new building owners should carefully think through the design of their roofs before beginning any work at the construction site.…
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When there is a pet in your home, you have to think of the various ways you can make every part of your house safe for the pet. Pets need somewhere they can roam around and play freely without ruining the aesthetics of your interior fixtures. An example of such a place is the flooring. Before installing a wooden flooring in the home, you need to ensure that it is pet friendly and can withstand the pet’s claws.…
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One of the great things about building yourself a new home is being able to add all the luxurious extras you’ve always wanted. While some of those additions might be a tad too indulgent to be considered worth the added cost, walk-in wardrobes are a luxury that will keep on giving.
Here are just a few reasons you should strongly consider having one created.
Space and Storage
It should go without saying that having a walk-in wardrobe provides the advantage of space for all your clothes, but people don’t often appreciate the benefits that space actually brings until they have had the walk-in for a while.…
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