DIY

Trees are one of the hardiest plants on the planet. You can still find trees that have been alive for thousands of years. Many can trace their heritage back to the first plants to appear on the planet. However, as the millennia have rolled on, trees are just as likely to succumb to illness and disease just as they have always done. In recent years the scourge of the Dutch Elm disease removed this native species to the point of extinction. There are now just a few pockets of them left. The same is coming true again with the appearance of Ash dieback. Small mites poison and kill the tree before moving on to the next one. Image credit One of the first signs of your tree having a disease is dead branches or an unnatural increase in dormant limbs. You have to make sure that the tree h...

This time of year is full of opportunities for holiday shopping, attending events and generally letting our hair down. However, with increased travel and spending, the holiday season is also a popular time for criminals to target businesses and homes. In order to protect your business and home, take some time to assess the security of your premises and ensure it is as secure as possible. Following these tips will help you enjoy the holidays in peace and safety. Read on for some useful security advice. (more…)

To overcome the most serious drainage problems, professional drainage engineers' skills are very important – as much as the specialist tools and equipment they use to eliminate clogging. Here is an overview of the most frequently used tools: Drain Snake hand-operated Drain snakes are often used by professionals to clear pipe blockages and are quite small (1 to 2 inches). This device consists of a coiled cable in a plastic drum which can be fed into the sewer. To remove the blockage, the handle can be manually rotated to create torque on the line. Get help with Blocked Drains Bromley at a site like https://www.3flowdrainage.co.uk/drainage-services/blocked-drains-london/blocked-drain-bromley Electric drain snake An electric snake is similar to the manual version, but the rotating drum u...