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A new line of coloured cypress chip is now in stock.

Still with its Termite resistant properties

Our new line of Steel Form Boss Edging is now available on site.

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The arrival of SPRING heralds the launch of the SIX NEW LINES of SOIL and MULCH BLENDS.

THERE SOILS ARE UNIQUE TO THE YARD

These mixes contain our own mix of various amounts of Certified Organic Cow Compost or HUMUS, Mushroom Compost, Coir Coco Pith, composted fine Organics, rock minerals and Gypsum to suit the purpose that their use brings to the blend.

The Yard are happy to add 2 NEW turf varieties to our current lines.

TIFTUF a fine leaf Bermuda grass with some shade tolerance, superior drought tolerance and wears extremely well.

Sir GRANGE a shade and sun tolerant zoysia grass with a fine leaf that requires less mowing and only 3 hours of sun a day.

We offer a unique range of soil products specifically blended by our own agricultural scientist to suit the demands of the area.

We have a complete range of gardening and landscaping products ranging from premier quality product through to lines for the budget conscious buyer.

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Welcome to EPM, the renowned pest control service provider. We put you first, we specialise in pest control, inspections and termite treatments in Brisbane. We assure our customers get the best protection and barrier treatments against wide a variety of pests. Our priority is ensuring the products we use in and around your home or business is safe for you, your family and pets.

Whilst Brisbanes known for its beautiful timber houses, it is important to have regular inspections for termites and other timber pests that can easily damage a home and can cause you thousands of dollars of damage. If you own a house and are suspicious of termite activity get your home inspected by our one licensed inspectors.

Pests can create health hazards to your family, employees and customers and thus we assess and help provide protection for your business and home. Our termite solutions can last up to 8 years and we can provide immediate solutions to rid your home and business of termites. Our specialities also include rescue from pests that disturb everyday living, and we are equipped with high tech instruments that will free your home from any unwelcome visitors. No job is too big for us, we can concur all and provide you with the best results. Our staff are professionally trained experts in treating your home and business from termites and other pests. We assure that you get the best service and receive excellent pest control that will ease your mind knowing that we have taken care of it. Dont hesitate to contact our expert team, and we will make sure that all your problems are solved. We cater to all Brisbane suburbs including northern and southern areas of the city, and specialise in both commercial and residential termite treatments, inspections and natural pest control barriers. Youre not alone. If youve had a close encounter with pests, then dont hesitate to contact experts in pest eradication for your solutions. For top quality pest control services and termite treatment in Brisbane, please be sure to call our office on 1300 396 077.

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Installation is a major aspect of the flooring industry. As the homeowner, you see the beautifully designed and styled look of your floor on the surface, but a careless or poor installation job can greatly affect the finished look of your room. If your installer does not pay careful attention to the moisture levels of the subfloor or what type of material the subfloor is made of, the product you spent potentially thousands of dollars on could be ruined. If you are doing the installation yourself, make sure to read our installation brochures and tips about the product you are installing.

Congoleum understands the importance of installation, and just how much a good installation job will make a room look stunning. Because of this, we spend much of our research and development on making sure the installation of our products is as smooth and easy as it can possibly be. Congoleum has developed installation technology and techniques that will ultimately save you time and money. In most cases, Congoleum is the only company in the industry that provides technical installation solutions for our products, but we believe it is truly important.

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How does Amazon Key work with Alexa?

After you install and set up your Amazon Key Home Kit, you can enable the Amazon Key skill in the Alexa App for your Alexa-enabled device. Once enabled, you can ask Alexa, lock my front door or Alexa, is my front door locked to check the status. Learn more.

Currently, we do not support Prime household account sharing for in-home delivery or controls in the Amazon Key App. Using the Amazon Key App, you can create guest profiles for household members for access privileges.

In order to use Amazon Key Home Kit benefits, you need an Amazon Cloud Cam (Key Edition) and an Amazon Key-compatible smart lock. Learn more.

No, optional in-home delivery is available to Prime members in select cities and surrounding areas. Check your eligibility.

Enable in-home delivery in the Amazon Key App and shop on Amazon using the address that you installed the Amazon Key Home Kit. Then, you will see the FREE in-home delivery shipping option at checkout for eligible Prime items.

On delivery day, youll receive a notification in the morning with a 4-hour delivery window for when the delivery driver will arrive at your home. Right before the driver arrives at your door, you will receive an Arriving Now notification and you can optionally watch the delivery happening live. The driver will knock first and then request to unlock your door with their Amazon handheld scanner. Amazon verifies that the package belongs to the address and the driver is near the door, turns on Amazon Cloud Cam and unlocks your door. No special codes or keys are given to the driver. The driver will then place the package just inside your door and request to relock the door. Once the delivery is complete and your door is relocked, youll get a final notification and can watch a video clip of the delivery.

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Some of todays above ground swimming pools look nice. When I first started installing them, there wasnt visually much to choose from beyond the solid blue, white and blue, or the brown wood printed wall. These early above grounds were ugly, but the world wasnt nearly as complicated so it didnt matter much to most.

Lately, since the real estate crash of the mid 2000s, more and more homeowners are opting for an above ground pool rather than getting an in-ground. The biggest reason is the cost of in-ground pools as they have become really expensive. The average cost of an in-ground pool here in Central Florida is between $30 000 and $50 000 with the 30k one being pretty small. Because of this, above ground swimming pools arent just for the lower income households and people want to spend more to make them look good in their backyards.

Traditionally, above ground pools have often been considered eyesores since they are ugly and stick up four feet off the ground. Some of the more affluent above ground buyers have an increased budget for their pool and how it looks in their backyard. Thats where landscaping around an above ground pool comes into play.

A large, four-foot cylinder erected in the middle of a yard can look really ugly, but if you add some landscaping around it, the whole yard can look really nice and inviting. You may be surprised how that cylinder can look after you add a couple of small trees, some shrubs, decorative borders, walkways, mulch or rocks, and a nice deck. With the right landscaping, an above ground pool can look amazing.

Above Ground Pool Landscaping Basics

Like most things, landscaping will look best somewhat symmetrical and with some planning. Dont just plant anything anywhere. First visualize how the entire yard will look.

The bottom of an above ground should be maintained on the outside all the way around. Start there by creating a border of some kind at least a foot away from the bottom track. There are many borders to choose. I have seen timber, stone, concrete, and plastic ones. Add decorative rock or mulch in this area. It will create a beautiful transition and promote good drainage around the pool. That alone will make the pool look so much better.

Consider where the pools equipment is. If its visible from the house, landscape around it again with a border, mulch/rocks, and maybe some small shrubs to hide it a little. Dont plant anything too close to the equipment as youll always want good clear access to everything. Some will build a housing of some kind to cover the equipment. I never recommend that as it can be a pain to remove and get to the pump/filter for servicing, but if you build something nice, then it may help with the look.

Regardless of how far your pool is from the house, adding a walkway is almost necessary for helping to keep the pool and the house cleaner. Bathers travelling back and forth on grass and dirt can make a bigger mess than you might think. Making a nice landscaped walkway is really a good opportunity to add to the look of the pool. There is a lot you can do here as some use patio stones for steps and use timbers to border it. Add some rocks or mulch and plant a few small shrubs along the way and it can look very inviting.

Above ground pool decks vary quite a bit in size and look. Some are small and very basic and only have steps and a simple handrail. Others are huge. They wrap all the way around the pool with a fancy rail and built-in seating and planters.

Regardless of the size and style, all decks look better with some landscaping around it. Place some potted plants on the deck if theres room and plant some taller bushes near its outside corners. If the deck is visible from the house, add some colorful annuals along its perimeter. Some will have a lattice covering the outside of their deck and they will plant vines along them.

Having some plant life thats higher than the height of the pool adds to the dimension and feel. Here in Central Florida, palm trees are nice to have in the backyard near the pool. They dont drop a ton of leaves and they make a nice tropical noise as the wind blows their fronds. Any kind of tree is OK as long as you dont plant them too close to the pool as their roots will eventually find their way underneath the pool. This isnt too big of a deal, but you may feel the roots under the liner after some years of growth.

Keep in mind too that as the trees get bigger, they will start to shed their leaves into the pool. Shade is really nice in the summer, but youll pay the price by having to remove a lot of leaves from the pool.

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Nothing makes landscaping pop more than lighting. Add lights to your pools walkway. Drape some along the top of the deck for a more festive look. Point a light up the trees and/or light up a section of the pools wall. There is no substitute for direct wiring from your homes power, but its not at all cheap. Solar powered lighting isnt as good, but can be affordable for what you get.

Incorporate these fun spots to your pool and landscape around them. Adding colorful plants to these areas will give a warmer feel when its cool and a cooler feel when its hot.

OK, so this may be a little much, but hey, if you have the money and the time, why not? Theres something about the noise of flowing water that adds to the feel of a place. You may be surprised how many ponds Ive come across in backyards. They are all beautiful when they are kept up. Good luck.

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Hardwood floor installation can take anywhere from a few days to more than two weeks, depending on demolition, wood type, the condition of your subfloor, total square footage of the project, and installation method. Demolition is necessary if you have existing flooring you want to replace with hardwood floors. New-construction homes do not require this step, as the subfloor is primed and ready for floor installation. During demolition, the flooring crew may find that your subfloor has damaged wood, uneven surfaces or other problems that must be addressed before the new wood can be laid down. Crews may charge on an hourly rate for subfloor repair, and the work can take a few hours to several days, depending on whats hiding underneath your floor. The wood for your new floor generally arrives a few days before any work begins. This allows the wood to acclimate to the relative humidity in your house, which prevents it from shrinking or expanding after installation and causing gaps or buckling. The actual wood installation may take several days or more, depending on the size of your home and what type of custom cutting and designs are desired. If your flooring is not prefinished, the unfinished wood must then be sanded and stained in the home to treat and protect your new investment. Typically, stain takes a full day to dry, and multiple coats are applied. Baseboards and trim must also be installed. With all these variables at play, you can see why its important for a wood installation pro to provide an estimate only after seeing your home.

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Floor laying, finishing and refinishing operations are specialty carpentry exposures involving the actual construction and laying of floors in residential or commercial buildings. This may or may not include the installation of floor coverings such as linoleum, tile or carpeting. For new structures, operations can include cutting and installing sub-flooring over a structural frame, installing hardwood flooring and applying layers of paint and/or varnish. Refinishing operations include stripping existing finishes, sanding the floor to a smooth surface and applying finishes.

Linoleum, tile and carpet installation contractors install floor coverings over base flooring in both residential and commercial structures. Operations include measuring the floor to be covered and the linoleum, carpet or tile to be installed, cutting the materials to fit around obstructions, application of adhesive and final installation of the linoleum or other materials. Sometimes there are wood or metal strips or thresholds between rooms.

Other coverages to consider for Floor Installation:Contractors Equipment and Tool Floater (Inland Marine), Umbrella Liability, Building, Business Income with Extra Expense, Bailees Customers, Installation Floater and EPLI.

GL InsuranceBusiness general liability for premises exposures at the contractors shop or office are generally limited due to lack of public access to the premises. If controls in waste collection and fire control are inadequate, fires from woodworking and/or lumber storage operations can affect neighboring businesses or homes. Outdoor storage may create vandalism and attractive nuisance hazards. Jobsite operations include the potential for injury to the public and to other contractors employees and damage to their property or completed work.

Tools, power cords, building materials and scrap materials all pose trip hazards even when not in use. The use of saws and other power or hand tools is inherently hazardous. Employee selection, training and supervision as well as the use of casual labor and employee turnover should be checked since improper use of tools and equipment can cause injuries and damage.

GL exposure for completed operations liability are important because the flooring contractor builds or installs the floors on which all the customers operations take place. Quality control and full compliance with all construction, material and design specifications are necessary. Inadequate monitoring of work orders and change orders may be a concern. Poor record-keeping may necessitate payment of otherwise questionable claims. Inspection and written acceptance of the work by the owner or general contractor is critical and recommended.

Property Insurance Property exposures at the flooring specialists premises are usually limited to those of an office and storage space for supplies, tools and vehicles. The hazards are high if there is a contractors yard. The storage of lumber, paints, finishes, varnishes and shellacs combined with the dust from the cutting of the lumber or wood can create a high fire and explosion exposure.

Commercial AutoAutomobile liability exposures are limited unless lumber and pre-made items are transported by the installer. Hazards of transport include failure to secure the load properly and equipment failure, especially tie-downs and hitches. Age, training, experience and driving records, as well as the age, condition, and maintenance of the vehicles, are all important items to consider. If over-sized items are transported, clear marking of vehicles is important.

Inland Marine CoverageInland marine exposures include contractors tools, installation floater and customers goods (building materials) in transit to the job site. Ownership of the goods is an important consideration for the installation floater exposure. Hazards in transit include shifting and over-sized loads. Improper loading or inadequate tie-down poses a serious loss potential.

Equipment at a job site can be damaged by drops from heights, weather damage or being struck by vehicles. Equipment and supplies left at job sites increase the possibility of loss due to theft and vandalism.

Workers compensationWorkers compensation exposures vary based on the size and nature of the job. Work with hand tools and sharp objects such as saws, knives and nails is common to all types of carpentry and can result in cuts, piercings and accidental amputation. Lifting injuries, hernias, strains, sprains and back injuries may occur. Work at floor level for extended periods of time can result in injuries to knees. Minor injuries may be frequent even when the severity exposure is controlled. Absence of basic safety equipment, such as properly installed guards, steel-toed shoes and eye protection may cause other workers comp risks. Employee selection, training and supervision affect the loss potential.

General Liability Shop.com offers affordable liability insurance quotes for floor installers throughout the U.S. Our Flooring insurance programs include all lines of business insurance, as well as our Target programs for business owners policies (BOPs). Contact one of our business insurance Specialists today at 800-900-8657, or start a quote online now.

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In addition to Kitchens remodeling, bathroom renovation can be one of the best home improvement investments for your property and lifestyle. This is a room that you want to make sure you get the style you want, with the quality craftsmanship that you wont have to replace a few years down the line.

Not only do we design the space to fit your lifestyle and budget, we also stand behind the work done by our entire team including plumbers, electricians, tile setters, painters, and every professional who touches your project.

Keechi Creek Builders designs and builds relatively straightforward renovations maintaining the original footprint to remodels with more complex structural changes and added features like steam showers, saunas, walk- in showers, heated floors, and more.

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We help our customers with their bath renovation projects not only in Houston but also in all the surrounding cities such as Cypress, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, Humble and more.

Keechi Creek Builders can handle all of your remodel and new construction needs from a hall bathroom face lift to a several million dollar new custom home and everything in between. I have seen the finished product of the small bath remodel and the million dollar home and the quality does not change for the size of the project. This team really does care for each and every customer, focuses on listening to what you want out of your project, and establishes a program to meet those needs with excellent quality and within reasonable budgets. I would definitely recommend the Keechi Creek team to my friends and family. (Danny) source

After being apprehensive about remodeling our master bathroom and powder room, we took the plunge and hired Keechi Creek Builders. I am happy to say that we are thrilled with the outcome of the remodel and would recommend Keechi Creek for any remodeling needs. Brandon and his staff are professional from the workers, to the office staff, to project manager overseeing the job. From start to finish I had the utmost confidence that we made the right decision in going with Keechi Creek. (Alice) source

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Bathroom Makeover Ideas, Pictures & Videos | HGTV Bathroom Makeovers 11 Videos

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HGTV designers share their best ideas for money-saving bathroom upgrades.

A bathroom goes from shabby to chic with crackle paint and new floor tiles.

Taniya Nayak uses a reverse stenciling technique to update this bathroom.

James Lunday shows how to install beadboard wainscoting and a chair rail to add style in a bathroom.

James Lunday frames an old mirror with molding to create a masterpiece.

Paul and Gina update their outdated bathroom and save money in the process.

This plain space is now a great guest room, music room, and home gym.

Solve the puzzle of bathroom design with this fun and colorful solution.

Transform a plain bathroom into a charmingly rustic space on a budget.

Addicted to renovation, a Miami couple restores an amazing Art Deco home.

A lecherous old lavatory gets a thoroughly moderm makeover.

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