Limescale is a grimy white mineral residue formed by high levels of magnesium and calcium in hard water. It often gathers in shower screens and leaves the screen with gray dullness. Besides its staining effect, the hard water minerals combine with ingredients found in household cleaners, making them less effective as cleaning agents. Overtime, the mineral build-up can cause damage to the shower screen and make these pesky stains almost impossible to eliminate.
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The job of a pool liner is to provide fundamental protection to the pool area itself. Acting as a barrier between the water and the concrete, a pool liner protects from damage and the build up of mold and other bacteria. Two of the most popular materials to use for making pool liners are fiberglass and vinyl. Both of these materials have benefits and drawbacks when used as a pool liner, and this article will examine some of these pros and cons for both materials.
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Garage doors protect against weather and intruders, keeping your belongings safe. A well chosen garage door can enhance your property and last for many years. Following are three styles, all of which can be automated.
Roller Doors
Roller doors are widely considered to be one of the most economical and functional styles of garage doors.
They are manufactured from a corrugated steel curtain which rolls upwards around a drum. You can often choose from several gauges of steel; a heavier, thicker gauge has deeper corrugations.
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Many people have a pergola incorporated into their outside space design. You might choose to grow climbing plants over your pergola purely for decoration or, if you'd like to create a flavour of the Mediterranean in your garden, you might like to consider growing grapes. Growing grapes on your pergola is easier than you might think. This article explains how to grow grapes on your pergola.
Planting grape vines
Grape vines grow with varying degrees of vigour, so it's important to choose the right variety for the size of your pergola.
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Air conditioners are a blessing throughout a hot summer, but running costs can escalate quickly. Follow these tips to save energy and reduce your cooling costs:
Using Your Air Conditioner Thermostat Efficiently
It is important to use the thermostat on your air conditioner correctly to avoid wasting energy and money.
Set the thermostat on your air conditioner to the highest comfortable temperature. The less difference between the inside and outside temperatures, the less energy will be used.
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