2014

4 Benefits of Patio Awnings

How would you like to turn your patio into a place where you can sit outside and relax, even when it's raining? All you need to do is have an awning installed. There are actually many benefits to installing awnings over patios. One of the greatest benefits is that you don't have to use it all the time. A retractable awning can be used when you need it, and retracted when you don't need it.

5 Natural Tools Of Bug Destruction

Using synthetic insecticides, pesticides and herbicides to combat bug infestation is unhealthy for the environment, pets and people. For this reason, turning to natural tools of bug destruction is the prudent thing to do. The following are 5 effective organic ways of eradicating bugs. Use Essential Oils Essential oils such as peppermint, lavender, tea tree and eucalyptus are highly effective at getting rid of bugs. These oils have a strong scent that keeps the tiny critters at bay.

Consider The Acoustics When Converting Your Shool Gym

With many schools today, the lack of space together with growing program demands creates many dilemmas. You may need to convert your school gymnasium into a multi-purpose facility, to act as an auditorium as well as gymnasium. This will involve some acoustical challenges, as each of these functions has quite different requirements in sound transmission properties. This guide will help you understand more about the acoustical requirements when setting up a multipurpose school auditorium.

How to Bring the Spirit of "Bin Night" to Your Apartment Building

To promote recycling, the Victorian government has an annual Bin Night. On this day, residents are urged to "get it right" when it comes to recycling. The purpose of this event is to stem the flow of residential garbage that is sent to landfills every year instead of being recycled. If you own an apartment building, you can bring this holiday to your tenants, whether you live in Victoria or another part of the country.