Don't Lose Sleep over These Deceptively Simple Renovation Setbacks

 

Few things are more satisfying than a home renovation that goes 100% to plan. It’s just a shame that things never work out that way! 

Face it - whether large or small, your renovation is guaranteed to come up against setbacks. Sometimes, these can be extreme but, more often than not, they’re niggly problems that seem like mountains in the harsh light of a bigger project.

Of course, every project is different, and we can’t hold your hand through the precise setbacks in your home. What we can do is look at a few common niggles, and consider what you can do to work through them. 

Marks on your walls

Marks on your walls, whether from grease, damp, or just the previous owner’s kids, can all stand in your way. After all, it’s no good renovating and redecorating if someone else’s greasy stain will show through your hard work!

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Top 9 Ways to Look After your Hearing and Ear Health

 

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Do you know the implications of damaged hearing? Once damaged, it is not possible to reverse. It is essential to be aware of the problems related to hearing loss. And it’s advisable to plan for early diagnosis and the options available for hearing solutions.

Please do not delay to start taking care of your ears. Continue reading to know about the top nine ways to protect your hearing health.

4 Ways To Guarantee Your Products Are Safe And Protected

 Are you selling products in your business model? If so, then you need to make sure that you are taking the right steps to keep your items safe. There are numerous ways to do this and ensure that you avoid a financial loss. Here are the options we suggest you consider. 

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Get Insurance

If you want to ensure that you don’t suffer a financial loss regardless of what happens to your products, it’s important to make sure that you do have the right insurance coverage in place. There are various different types of insurance for you to explore as a business owner. You might, for instance, want to think about getting property insurance. This could be useful if you are worried about your stock getting damage due to your warehouse collapsing in a storm or potentially even getting flooded. This is a real possibility at certain times of the year. 

Choose The Right Logistics Team

One of the main times you can run into a problem with your products will be during deliveries. You need to make sure that deliveries are taken care of the right way. This will always require you to choose the right logistics team, particularly if you are outsourcing. 

If you are outsourcing in your business, then it’s best to check out reviews and case studies of a few different businesses before settling on the right one for your company. The main issue that you might have with your logistics service is deliveries arriving late. However, it’s also possible that your drivers will steal the products as Amazon found last year. Tracking can help avoid this issue. 

Packaging 

When you’re thinking about deliveries, you also need to ensure that you are choosing the right packaging. There are various different types of packaging that could be suitable for your business products. This is just a matter of choosing wisely. You do need the packaging to be durable and ensure that products will be delivered safely into the hands of customers and clients. While some logistics services will provide packaging for you this won’t be true in all cases. 

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Make The Right Choice With Storage

The first step is to ensure that you are making the right choice with the storage option for your products. Be aware that there are a variety of different possibilities available to you here. For instance, you could think about renting or even buying a warehouse. Alternatively, you may wish to explore an option like Lone Star Storage trailers. With this possibility, you will have a trailer that you can use on the site of your business to extend your storage space. This could be a useful way to get the service you need without running into higher costs for storage. 

We hope this helps you understand some of the key ways that you can ensure that your products are safe and protected in your business model. In doing so, you can guarantee that your business is on the right track and avoid losing money due to lost stock or inventory. 

4 Common Household Pests and How to Get Rid of Them

 

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No one wants an unexpected intruder in their home, but it happens often. Many people experience household pests in their homes or gardens that cause destruction, create mess, and pose a general nuisance for all residents.

Even if you don't currently have any pests in your home, it is always worth knowing what steps to take to remove the most common household pests. This way, if they ever make an unwanted appearance, you will have the knowledge required to banish them as quickly as possible.

With this in mind, here are four of the most common household pests and how to get rid of them.

Ants

If you’ve ever left sticky sweet food out in the open, you’ve probably had the unpleasant experience of seeing a swarm of opportunistic ants descending on the tasty treat. If there are ants in your home, the first thing you should do is play detective and determine a cause, as it’s likely they have been attracted by some spilled food or drink. Once you have cleared this food away, you will want to put something down to repel them. You can buy ant killers from any garden center or hardware store, but if you prefer a more natural solution, a dilution of peppermint oil and water will do the trick.

Moths

Moths are one of the most irritating pests you can have in your home because they are difficult to catch and they eat holes in your clothes, as well as dry goods like bread and pasta. The best thing you can do to prevent moths from entering your home is to keep it clean at all times, as moths are attracted by dust and dirt. This means vacuuming floors and dusting surfaces regularly. You could also buy pantry moth traps to protect your food or spray cedar oil around your home to repel them. Make sure you wash any clothes that have been attacked by moths to ensure you destroy and eggs or larvae that might have been left behind.

Raccoons

These furry creatures might look cute, but they can cause significant damage to your home if you're not careful. Like most pests, raccoons are attracted by food, so you should ensure the area around your home is clear of anything that might be attractive. This includes unsecured ins, pet food, or fruit from trees. Reduce potential nesting sites by clearing your backyard of debris such as woodpiles, and consider putting a fence around your perimeter to prevent them from entering. 

Spiders

If you’re an arachnophobe, unearthing a spider infestation in your home is probably one of your worst nightmares. But with the right tips and tricks, they are easy to remove. There are several scents and chemicals that these eight-legged creatures absolutely detest, so try and infuse your home with scents of cinnamon, peppermint, and eucalyptus to deter them. Sprinkling some diatomaceous earth around areas where spiders frequent will kill them instantly, and if all fails, consider buying a cat to hunt them down.

Tackle-It Tuesday: Front Hall Closet

Every Tuesday, I tackle a different project around my home that's been bugging all of us!

I finally got tired of the mess that is our front hall closet. It's pretty small for how large our home is and for how many people live here, and it was time to take control of the chaos.

I had this 12-pocket organizer over the door for years, and it just wasn't working, as evidenced by the overflow in the closet.

It would not fit everything we had, which I lamented on Instagram, wondering (among other things) why I had 75 million hats when there were only 7 heads in my household. And you can't even see the inside-right part of the closet, where there were maybe 5 cheapo drawstring bags hanging.

So for under $10, I bought this 24 Pockets - SimpleHouseware Crystal Clear Over The Door Hanging Shoe Organizer, Gray (64'' x 19'') from Amazon (yes, just click on the link if you want to check it out).