Preventive maintenance

Enjoy the summer holidays to the full!

Summer’s here and it’s time for all the family to take a well-earned break and enjoy a great vacation, with complete peace of mind. Are you planning to go away for a few days? Make your trip worry-free by installing a home security system. If, on the other hand, you intend to relax at home and make the most of being in your yard, comfort is the key to helping you unwind. This eagerly awaited time of year is a golden opportunity to recharge your batteries and make the most of sun-filled days with your family and friends.

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Home security
Home security systems
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For the young…
… and the young at heart
In tune with nature

For the young…

A good supply of sun protection cream and a special corner for the kids – those are the basics for a carefree and above all fun-filled summer! Your youngsters will be able to burn off some energy in a well-planned, well-designed play structure on which to slide, climb and romp as they please. A large sandbox, with a few buckets and spades, will give your tiny tots hours of fun. Remember to cover it when it’s not being used, to prevent cats from using it as a litter tray...

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Planning a jungle gym
Building a children's play structure
Summer’s the best time for all kinds of discoveries. Young explorers and budding botanists will love learning how to grow plants and flowers in a children's garden. They can also use dried plants and flowers to make fabulous collages. Just add glue and paper! Your young bookworms will spend many happy restful hours in a comfortable garden chair. Or, why not make them their own special reading corner by filling an unused wading pool with plenty of cushions, books and magazines? A great place for your kids to take a break with a book. Children love to eat outdoors, too; a small picnic table is ideal, and can be used for arts and crafts, too.

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Gardening for kids
Children's garden
Building a Garden Chair for Kids
Building An Outdoor Table For Kids
For everyone’s sake – but especially your children’s – make safety and prevention your number one priority. Install proper regulation fencing around the pool. Never leave youngsters alone in the pool without supervision, not even for a moment. Children are more susceptible than adults to sunburn and heat stroke. Make sure you protect their skin by applying a sunscreen of SPF 25 or more several times during the day, especially when they’re in and out of the pool. A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses will shield their eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. Create shade in your yard so your kids can get out of the sun now and then. Finally, in very hot weather, whether at home or on the road, remember to have your children drink frequently to prevent dehydration.

… and the young at heart

Relishing a tasty meal on your newly decorated deck with friends or family, sipping a glass of rosé or lemonade with the latest novel from your favourite author, ignoring the alarm clock and getting up when you feel like it – now that’s the life! A truly relaxing vacation means taking the time to enjoy each day by slowing down the pace and making the most of all the comforts of your backyard. You will thank yourself for having chosen outdoor furniture and a patio shelter suited to your needs and which provide all the comfort you desire. With a pedestal fan nearby to keep you cool or a patio heater for late evenings, you’ll be able to make the most of being outside throughout the summer season and beyond.

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Outdoor design for your home
Outdoor furniture: making the right choice
A barbecue and a cedar trellis screen are a good starting point for arranging an eating area or even an outdoor kitchen. If you are the partying type and often invite people over, you might like to consider setting up a bar to serve your guests delicious cocktails. Water lovers will enjoy lounging by the pool or soaking in the hot tub. Here’s a simple idea to keep you feeling cool and refreshed all day long: an outdoor shower installed in a corner of your yard with a partition for privacy and comfort.

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Barbecues
Building a cedar trellis partition for the BBQ corner
Installing an outdoor portable spa
Installing an outdoor shower with privacy panels
Building a partition for an outdoor shower

In tune with nature

Tasty home-grown fruit and vegetables, the soothing sound of trickling water, birds chirping as they come to feed: nature creates the perfect environment in which to relax. What could be more calming than a water garden filled with beautiful aquatic plants? Building a pond requires some planning but you will be rewarded with a tranquil spot to enjoy all summer long. Choose your pond plants carefully. Not only will the plants bring your water garden to life but they will also keep it healthy with a balanced ecosystem.

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Water gardens
Aquatic Plants
Lay out a water garden
Aquatic plants, the lure of the deep
Amateur ornithologists can easily create the right surroundings to attract birds. A garden that offers them a plentiful source of food, a birdbath and a birdhouse will bring more feathered friends to your yard. It is therefore important that you select a suitable and accessible feeder and fill it with the right type of food.

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Ornithology
A bird friendly garden
Around a birdbath
The types of bird feeders
Birds' preferred food
Whether you are going on the road or staying at home to enjoy your garden this summer, it only takes a little imagination on your part to keep your children busy with a variety of activities to match their hobbies and interests. And as for you, well, now’s the time to slow down and enjoy life! Have a great summer!
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