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No matter how much you paid for your plumbing system, the pipes are the lifeblood that keeps it running. Therefore, if your pipes are not functioning properly, your system will not provide your home with optimal functionality. Rather than waiting until a disaster requires that you take action, the following is a short list of signs that it is time to replace your old pipes.   Water Quality Image via Flickr by Muhammad Ali One of the top ways to know it’s time to replace your pipes is by the fact that you have poor...

HVAC systems can often be one of the most neglected elements of a home or office, even though they are a vital component to most buildings. Most people do not fully understand how to maintain an HVAC unit, which can cause careless mistakes in maintaining their functionality. Nevertheless, a well maintained HVAC is imperative not only to the health of everyone who lives in or enters the building, but also to the longevity of your system. The following is an overview of four signs that your HVAC system is in need of maintenance. Increase...

There is no denying that the UK population is growing at an alarming rate. The upper dependents, or those of state pension age (65+) constituted for 18.2 per cent of the population in mid-2017, a rise by more than two per cent from only a decade before. The baby boomer generation — those born between 1945 and 1964 — are nearing, or have already reached, retirement age. Furthermore, thanks to technologic developments within the health care system, baby boys born between 2015 and to 2017 are predicted to live to 79, while females are...

Traidcraft is tackling the shopping frenzy of Black Friday by joining the ongoing climate change event instead of the shopping craze. The Gateshead-based company will be spreading the call for shoppers to become more carbon conscious instead of discount detecting, with a series of events on Friday 29th November. The fair trade, organic and vegan food and drinks retailer will be running a refreshment station at Newcastle Cathedral, as well as handing out jute bags of toiletries to the local homeless. Traidcraft will also be addressing...

Are you desperately trying to think of something new and original to give to your loved ones this Christmas? The key to a thoughtful Christmas present is personalisation. Let your loved one know that you’ve gone above and beyond this year and put a lot of effort into making your gift special. A personalised gift can take many different forms, and we have the perfect option for every member of the family. Carry on reading to gather some inspiration. A gift for the grandparents — a printed photo album Digital photographs...

Christmas is officially upon us. We can no longer complain about festive goodies showing up in the shops, or Christmas decorations appearing in pubs, restaurants, or houses. It’s time to wind fairy lights around every inch of your home, put tinsel on anything that will stand still long enough, and throw any notion of dieting out of the window for at least the next three weeks. Part of the festive mania sees many of us going out to purchase an entire, fully-grown tree and placing it indoors. If you’re opting for a real tree...

The UK is well known for its moderate temperatures and mild, if slightly cold weather. However, after two extreme heatwaves during 2018 and 2018, as well as the Beast from the East storm in 2018, the weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Scientists predict that 2019 will be the coldest winter in decades, with temperatures falling to dangerously low levels. It is becoming increasingly hard to ignore the realities of climate change – and it’s not just cold weather that we can expect. Snow, heatwaves, and flash flooding...

Although this can be one of the most neglected areas of the house, having a well-maintained HVAC system can prove to be invaluable to the well being of your home as well as everyone who resides there. However, given that many people are misinformed about how HVAC systems work and how often they need to be serviced, many make the mistake of waiting until it’s too late to call a service repairman. The following is a list of five reasons why you should always have regular maintenance done on your HVAC system.   Less Costly...

No matter how beautiful your home may be, you will never be 100% comfortable if you have poor air quality. Improving your air quality can help you get better sleep, ward off allergens and toxins, balance humidity, eliminate bad odors, and much more. However, many people do not realize how bad their air quality is until they take steps to improve it.  Here are four ways that you can improve your indoor air quality today.  House Plants Image via Flickr by spinster cardigan One of the best methods of improving your...

Chefs have a duty of care to ensure no cross-contact or cross-contamination occurs when serving food to customers. Failure to do so can lead to illness and, in extreme cases, death. In this article, we will be exploring the issues of cross-contact and cross-contamination, as well as looking at methods of risk-reduction concerning both. Cross-contamination – what are the risks involved? To point out the obvious, customers’ health can be in danger if cross-contamination takes place. It occurs when bacteria or other potentially...