Tag: Winter
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Why Winter Is the Best Time to Home Renovations
Quick Answer Winter might seem like an unlikely season for home improvement, but it actually offers several practical benefits for interior-focused projects. With fewer homeowners scheduling work during colder months, contractors often have more flexible timelines, which can lead to quicker start dates and more attentive service. Additionally, the off-peak season may come with cost…
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Hidden Home Hazards Could Cost You $5K This Winter
Autumn’s here and winter’s right around the corner, bringing colder days, wetter weather – and the kind of hidden leaks that have Americans forking out thousands in repairs. According to Kaylyn Tanner, a flood restoration specialist at Water Damage Specialist, the average household water-damage claim now sits between $3,000 and $5,000. And worst of all? Most of…
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Lidl’s 6-blade stove fan is the cosy winter buy we love
Every so often, a middle aisle find comes along that feels perfectly timed for the season – and this week, it’s a 6-Blade Double Stove Fan available in Lidl stores for £29.99. As the nights draw in and heating costs creep up, a heat-powered fan is a simple, effective way to make your stove work…
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Cold-Weather Concreting: Technical Guidance for Preventing Winter Damage
As construction timelines stretch deeper into the colder months, concrete contractors are increasingly expected to deliver high-performance placements under challenging conditions. Cold weather can slow hydration, delay strength gain and significantly increase the risk of early-age concrete damage. Without proactive measures and technical know-how, cold-weather concreting can lead to compromised structural performance, costly repairs or…
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Don’t Wait for Winter: Why Heating Repairs Matter
As the temperatures begin to drop, your home’s heating system quickly shifts from a background convenience to an absolute necessity. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t think about their heating systems until something goes wrong. Waiting until winter’s coldest days to schedule heating repair can lead to discomfort, unexpected expenses, and unnecessary stress. The truth is that…
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Don’t Wait for Winter: Why Heating Repairs Matter
As the temperatures begin to drop, your home’s heating system quickly shifts from a background convenience to an absolute necessity. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t think about their heating systems until something goes wrong. Waiting until winter’s coldest days to schedule heating repair can lead to discomfort, unexpected expenses, and unnecessary stress. The truth is that…
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Prepare Your Business for Winter: 4 Must-Check Areas
As you know, winter is around the corner. The cold has already made itself known, especially in the higher areas, where snow and freezing temps often show up early. If you’ve experienced winter, you know that it’s not just about keeping warm; it’s about preparation. This is particularly true if you’re a business owner because…
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Protect Your Home This Winter with Retrofit Snow Guards
Before the first snows begin to fall, make sure to prepare your home to handle upcoming winter weather. A key step is to contact your roofer and arrange for retrofit installation of an efficient snow guard system to help prevent dangerous avalanching of snow from your roof. “It’s important to be proactive when it comes…
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Protect Your Home This Winter with Retrofit Snow Guards
Before the first snows begin to fall, make sure to prepare your home to handle upcoming winter weather. A key step is to contact your roofer and arrange for retrofit installation of an efficient snow guard system to help prevent dangerous avalanching of snow from your roof. “It’s important to be proactive when it comes…
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How to protect workers from winter burnout
With year-end pressures mounting, many construction teams face increasing fatigue and stress. Read on for practical guidance for leaders on how to protect workforce wellbeing. Supporting mental health must be a year-round priority if we are to truly look after our workforce. Our teams should never be left to suffer in silence Nicola Hodkinson, Seddon…