Property valuations are provided by registered Professional Valuers, although Estate Agents are also able to provide their opinion of value. At the end of the day, both professionals provide an opinion as to the market value of a property, although there are factors which one has to consider, as there are [...]
Don't let renovations be a nightmare and get the better of you. It's often said that if you would like to test the strength of your relationship, you should build or renovate a house with your partner. With the divorce rate so high these days, rather let Valuetec take that [...]
Inside nearly every household's garage or kitchen sink cupboard lurks harmful substances like old paint cans, used motor oil, garden pesticides and weed killers, used batteries, old computers or electronics, harsh cleaning chemicals, or pest killers. If you dump this noxious stuff down the drain, you'll pollute the water supply. [...]
Wait for a full load Don't turn on the washing machine or dishwasher until it's full. Each washing cycle uses more than 25 gallons of water; make sure that every drop counts. Save baths for special occasions A shower uses about half as much water as the average bath - [...]
Use durable goods: Ditch disposable razors for reusable ones. Swap plastic cups and paper plates for ceramic ones. Choose reusable food containers over plastic wrap. Choose rechargeable batteries over the conventional single-use kind. Buy recycled products: Look on labels for products - like writing paper and toilet tissue - with [...]
Plant an edible garden: Grow your own salad greens, veggies, and herbs. A garden can help reduce soil erosion and reduce air pollution. Aim to plant a plot that doesn't use a lot of water and tend your garden without using toxic pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Instead, purchase organic and [...]
Choose non-toxic cleaners: Find eco-friendly alternatives to harsh chemical cleaners, which can cause health problems and pollute the environment as well. Several brands of non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products are available at both natural grocery shops and chain stores. Or make your own: Baking soda is a cheap and effective all-purpose [...]
Ban smoking The number one way to combat indoor air pollution is to never let anyone smoke in your home. It has been said that the second hand smoke can cause cancer. By banning smoking in the house you always have a clean smelling home and there are no harmful toxins [...]
Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs: These bulbs - now available to fit many light fixtures - use just a quarter of the electricity of regular incandescent bulbs. Plus, they last up to 10 times longer. Turn off the lights: When you exit a room remember to switch off the [...]
Doing your part to protect the environment once meant separating paper from plastic in your recycling bin and buying organic greens that you carried home in a reusable bag. But these days, there is a lot more you can do to create a green and healthy home. Global warming, soaring [...]
