“Mirror rot” is a common experience in older bathroom mirrors. The silver nitrate in a mirror is sealed in with a layer of copper sulphate, and a coat of paint on the back, to protect it from the elements. Over time however the seal can fail, allowing the silver nitrate to react with moisture and particles in the air, and forming black edges around the mirror. There is little that can be done to prevent these marks, but how should you deal with them when they appear?…
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If you are getting ready to demolish a building you own, but you’re concerned about the impact this process may have on the environment, here are two tips that should help you to make your demolition project as eco-friendly as possible.
Identify and remove asbestos before you begin the demolition process
Whilst asbestos is a naturally-occurring substance, it can be extremely toxic if inhaled. Researchers have confirmed that breathing in asbestos particles can significantly increase a person’s risk of developing chronic, fatal lung diseases later in life.…
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Have you ever lost your front door key? Perhaps you spent the morning shopping and when you returned home you spent 10 minutes frantically searching your bags before concluding that your key wasn’t in your bag or wedged in among the rest of your purchases. What do you do in that situation? The best outcome is that you have left a key with a neighbour who is always at home and you can simply collect your spare key and let yourself in.…
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