Tag: Summer
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Summer Checklist: Vehicle Protection and Pool Care
Australian summers bring intense heat, harsh UV radiation, and extended daylight hours that demand attention to valuable assets. Protecting your vehicle and maintaining your pool ensures you enjoy the season without costly repairs or unpleasant surprises. This comprehensive checklist covers essential preparations for keeping cars and pools in optimal condition throughout the hot months ahead.…
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The Newcastle Homeowner’s Plumbing Checklist for Summer
Summer in Newcastle brings longer days, warmer weather, and plenty of opportunities to entertain, relax, and enjoy your home. But while you’re firing up the barbecue or heading to the beach, your plumbing system might be working overtime. Increased water usage, heat, and seasonal changes can put extra strain on your pipes, taps, and drains.…
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Air Conditioning Support Perth For Summer Preparation
As the sweltering Western Australian summer approaches, Perth residents understand the importance of reliable and efficient residential air conditioning units. The intense, dry heat characteristics of the region can make a functional cooling system a necessity for comfort, health, and productivity. Proactive preparation is the key to ensuring that when the first heatwave strikes, the…
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Prep Your Home’s Electrical System for Summer Heatwaves
When the Australian summer arrives, soaring temperatures often push your home’s electrical system to its limits. Good news, there is a straightforward way to avoid many of the usual headaches. By following expert advice: preparing your home’s electrical system for summer heatwaves can keep your family safe, reduce power bills, and help you avoid annoying…
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46 Years Young (And A Recap Of Our Summer)
My birthday is always over Labor Day, so I’m usually with friends and kids outside in nature for a few days – my preferred state of being. But I’m not going to lie that 46 feels a lot older than 45, and inching towards 50 has made Brian and me definitely think more about our…
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In pictures | The best images of the summer
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past months. Pye Homes’ yoga session (Image: Pye Homes) From hard hats to yoga mats Pye Homes invited construction workers to join a wellness session highlighting the importance of mental health awareness to celebrate International Day of Yoga in June. Through its parent company, Blenheim…
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Summer Heat Puts Homes to the Test
As the U.S. faces one of its hottest summers on record, it is critical that new homebuyers understand how extreme heat can affect the homes we live in and how that, in turn, impacts health and safety. With heat indexes climbing higher across the state, more homeowners are asking how their homes are built and…
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End Of Summer Check-in And A Quick Note To All The Moms And Parents Out There
I told my friends the other day that when I run for office (which I often threaten, sometimes as Mayor sometimes President depending on the mood/problems I want to solve and usually after a couple glasses of wine) my #1 goal will be to pass a new national holiday for parents – an “organize your…
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Why Construction’s Summer Safety Plans Must Include Mental Health
Summertime means intense heat and challenging working conditions for many Americans. In the construction trade, the inevitable result is a rise in serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) — and a renewed focus on physical safety measures. However, as we pay more attention to the prevention of heat-related illnesses and accidents during the summer, a crucial…
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Our 2025 Summer Landscaping Reveal (With Full Process)
I’m currently caught in the “why would anyone live anywhere else” fever dream that is “Oregon in The Summer”, and while I intellectually know there is no perfect place to live, right now, up here, it’s magical (and has been since March – 2025 was a real pretty one). This backyard is certainly serving up…