Your Home & Garden October 2018

October 2018

HOME& Garden

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We hold ourselves to the highest possible standards of customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on delivering quality products and can also offer free quotes and on-site inspections up front.

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Save yourself money by installing shutters & blinds There’s a weak link in your home that’s making you feel hotter in summer and colder in winter than need be, and no, it’s not your overworked air conditioner.

It’s your windows.

Your windows can make all the difference to your household’s year-round climate; they’re estimated to be responsible for up to 30% of heat loss in winter and 40% of heat retention in summer. In other words, give your windows a little bit of attention and you could be saving yourself both the hassle of continually needing to crank the heating or airconditioning, and a significant amount of money.

Shutters and blinds are by far the most superior choice for helping you save money through less energy expenditure. In the heat of summer, they can be adjusted to lessen the amount of solar radiation pouring in through your windows, making a significant impact on cooling down your house.

During the colder months, they can act as insulation that stops warm air from escaping. It’s a win/win for

your household budget as well as a stylish addition to your living spaces.

Factors that can have a huge impact on your energy efficiency include the gap between the covering and window, as well as simply choosing the right colour (dark attracts the sun, while light colours reflect the solar rays) or the right density of fabric blinds (the denser the fabric, the better the insulation properties). For this reason, having a professional handle installation is highly recommended, as they can make sure it’s tightly fitted and thus able to provide the best insulation possible.

Your bank account doesn’t have to be a victim of the harsh Queensland sun; install quality blinds and/ or shutters in your home and discover the incredible difference they can make.

Give your local Hinterland guy Greg from Factory Direct Shutters, Awnings & Blinds a call for a personalized quote and let him bring the mobile showroom to you.

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Home & Backyard

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Positioned on 1141 m with views of the Glass House Mountains and beyond, the outlook needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

This home offers stunning views of the Glass House Mountains and Brisbane to Bribie and Moreton Island.

Sitting at 470 metres above sea level, it has some of the very best views the Maleny plateau has to offer. The simple brick home with polished hardwood floors, wood fire and verandah facing the view is ready for a renovation or major extension to take advantage of the outlook.

From the minute you step onto the verandah you are greeted by the amazing mountains.

One thing is for sure; you will be hard pressed to find another like this.

This great opportunity is only five minutes from the main street of Maleny.

Larger, modern homes on similar sized land nearby have recently sold for around $1.2 million, so you could be secure in your investment here.

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Save money by harnessing the power of the sun With power bills on the rise and Government solar rebate rates set to drop again at the end of the year, now is a great time to harness the power of the sun (especially here on the Sunshine Coast!) and explore your solar power energy options. Solar Source is your local solar power company owned by local electrician Dwayne Minchev who runs Instyle Electrics.

Dwayne says that with an increase in the efficiency and cost-saving potential of solar panels, a growing number of homes and businesses around the Coast are looking towards the long-term cost benefits offered by sustainable options. With the long days of Summer just around the corner now is the perfect time to install.

Using solar accredited installers, Solar Source offers friendly local advice, installation and ongoing solar panel maintenance. With eight years of solar installation experience behind the venture, Dwayne looks forward to offering

competitive pricing with high quality service for locals by locals.

As well as solar panel installation, Solar Source will be able to advise on and install battery systems and provide updates on government incentives. Dwayne says that customers feel more confident knowing that their solar needs are being addressed by a company owned by qualified electricians.

When looking into installing a solar system, EzyPay options are available, and Dwayne says that customers can pay back their investment in

convenient no interest monthly instalments.

“It’s a great way for customers to purchase their Solar Power system and lock in the benefits now with the convenience of payments spread over time. What we see is customers paying off their solar panels monthly while enjoying substantial power bill savings at the same time – it’s a win-win situation!” said Dwayne. For more information contact Solar Source on 5494 0005 or visit www.solarsource.com.au, or call Dwayne on 0417 761 055, www.instyleelectrics.com.au

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In the Garden Growing avocados as indoor plants

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After you devour a lovely avocado, do you wonder if you can grow one from the leftover seed?

Well, the answer is a resounding yes – and it’s

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so easy, anyone can do it.

You don’t have to grow an avocado as a fruit tree either. They make great novelty indoor foliage plants. And growing them from seed means that they are free.

First, it’s best to use the seed straight away after eating the flesh. Don’t leave it lying around for too long.

A novel way to sprout the seed is by poking three toothpicks into the seed so that it can perch half immersed in a glass of water.

The bottom of the seed should be in the water, with the top end sticking upwards – this is the end with the growing point which will be a small knobbly lump.

Before too long, the seed will sprout a root from the bottom and a shoot from the top.

You will need to change the water every couple of days so that the root has access to new oxygenated water, otherwise it will stagnate and rot away.

Keep it in a warm bright location and the roots will grow drown through the water in the glass.

The roots will last about eight weeks before they start to deteriorate. You can them pot them into good potting mix as an indoor plant.

You can also grow an avocado in potting mix – which is the best way to do it if you want to keep it for a longer period of time.

Bury the seed in a pot of good potting soil with the top third exposed. Again, make sure the flat side is to the bottom and the pointy side is to the top.

To stop indoor avocado plants from dropping their leaves, give them a position where they get plenty of good light.

Fertilise and water them just like you would any other indoor plant and they’ll respond well.

They won’t set fruit if grown inside, but realistically you’re growing it for the foliage anyway.

Caring for your indoor avocado includes support and feeding. Stake and tie the main stem to keep it straight as it grows. Also, transplant the tree as it outgrows its pot.

Fertilise with water-soluble food monthly and turn the tree frequently to promote even growth.

Water when the soil feels dry to the touch, but remember that avocados can easily develop root rot problems, so don’t overwater them.

If you want to eventually plant your avocado outside and grow it for the fruit, it’s best not to use a seed from a Hass avocado, unless you’ve got perfect drainage and rich deep soils.

It’s best to use a seed from avocados suited to our soils and climate, like Walden, Wurtz, Rincon or Pinkerton.

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