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Hydraulic systems and pumps are used across a wide range of industries, from the military and the marine to major industrial sectors, all of whom are looking for efficiency and most importantly reliability. Entire systems can be forced off line when one critical piece of equipment breaks down, so it is imperative that any supplier and/or manufacturer is able to provide speedy and efficient, servicing and repair. Equally important of course, is ensuring that you have exactly the...

Over the last few decades, the advancement in building and repair techniques has driven the increase in property refurbishments. Homeowners, builders and commercial businesses are choosing to renovate their properties instead of moving or building new structures from scratch. The current economic climate as also led to an increased interest in restoration rather than buying a new home. ...

With summer just a few months away, you want your garden to be your outdoor oasis. So, in addition to the tilling, digging, weeding and prep-work you will do for planting season, there are a few other ways you can prepare the space for the summer months. ...

Being a single parent is a rewarding, yet difficult job; no one’s denying that. One of the main concerns of many single parents is money – how can you get more of it and how can you save it? In this article, we’ll go over some of the ways you can start saving money as a single parent. ...

Everyone eventually develops their own style and fashion sense – or lack thereof. When you’re younger, this style naturally changes as you’re influenced by those around you and, lately, those in the media. Whether it is pop stars, actors, role models or internet personalities, kids love to dress like the ones they admire. ...

Not everyone will choose to work from home with their newborn or young child, but for some, it’s the ideal way to balance parenthood with their careers. However, there are some important things to remember if this is the route you choose to go down; doing so will keep you productive and happy. ...

Just like with adults, children can develop a wide variety of fears and phobias and not be able to understand why they have them, and to also not know how to get rid of them. Here are 5 simple ways to help your kids conquer their fears. ...

When you’re adding decking to your home, you need to think about whether to use genuine timber or composite. Genuine timber comes from softwood and hardwood trees, whereas composite comes from recycled plastic and wood. Each option comes with its own benefits, but here are just five reasons you should opt for timber. ...

A fireplace will be the centrepiece of any room. The roaring fire might be the main reason you invest in one, but the fireplace itself is what brings the room together. As such, it’s clearly important to pick the right material, and here are just four reasons why you should choose marble. ...

There’s nothing like a home improvement project to increase the value of your home, make it more aesthetically pleasing to you and your guests, and ensure that your home perfectly meets your needs. Unfortunately, along with any home improvement project comes a lot of waste, and unless this waste is dealt with in a timely manner it can start to detract from the beauty of your home. To ensure that you get all of your waste hauled off your property quickly and that your property...