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A Hiking Guide to Easter Island, by David Stanley
Aug 12th
Ask me which Pacific island has the most to offer hikers and I’ll probably answer Easter Island. Here on an island 11 km wide and 23 km long you’ll find nearly a thousand ancient Polynesian statues strewn along a powerfully beautiful coastline or littering the slopes of an extinct volcano.
The legends of Easter Island have been recounted many times. What’s less known is that the island’s assorted wonders are easily accessible on foot from the comfort of the only settlement, Hanga Roa. Before setting out see the sights, however, visit the excellent archaeological museum next to Ahu Tahai on the More >
Panama’s Pacific Coast Beach Guide – Part 1
Jul 19th
The history of beach towns along the Pacific Coast in Panama is coupled to the history of the Panama Canal. Most of the population that settled these Pacific beaches came from small villages that now are under the waters of the Panama Canal. They were relocated from their hometowns and settled along the coast so that their villages could be flooded over and turned into the floor of Lake Gatun.
The major problem with the beaches in the area of the canal and just past the canal area is the debris that washes up on the beaches. Part of the More >
Your Annual Guide to Home Maintenance
Jun 25th
Follow these helpful seasonal maintenance tips and keep any potential issues in your home at bay.
Spring
It’s planting season and this could be your first chance to get into your garden. You should consult a nursery first because what starts out as a small tree will grow! The height of a mature tree is the distance it should be planted from your home. Make sure your drainage is right. Grade your garden soil away from the home by at least a 50mm drop over the first metre. Don’t let water flood anywhere near your home’s exterior. If you More >
Complete Asphalt Pavement Repair Guide
Jun 20th
Asphalt was initially developed as an inexpensive surface for the many new roads in the early twentieth century. These roads were developed because of the introduction of the automobile and its need for a smooth, hard surface to drive and park on. Asphalt concrete paving became the standard of roads and highways. Just as cars age and wear out, so do roads. Damage to asphalt pavement can result from poor drainage, excessive loading, weather, poor design, poor construction and exposure to fuel.
Whatever the cause, asphalt pavement damage manifests in many ways– surface defects, pavement cracks, potholes, patches and even utility More >
Slotting in Perfectly- Your Guide to Surface Water Drainage Channels
Jun 10th
There are so many drainage options on the market today, that itâs often a task in itself choosing the right one for your needs.
Hex drain brickslots are the ideal surface water drainage channel for domestic applications.
Hex drain brickslots are a new type of discreet slot channel drainage system. Designed to meet the challenge of blending drainage runs within aesthetically sensitive areas in virtually all domestic applications – block paved or landscaped – the system has a visible inlet that is just 10mm wide when installed.
Aesthetically Pleasing â Surface Water Drainage Channel The near invisible finish is the result of the two-part More >
Decorative Concrete Guide.
May 30th
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