Tag - lawn
21Sep-18

Are You Ready For The High Fire Danger Season Ahead?

High Temperatures Are Coming: Be Prepared For The Fire Season As we head into the warmer months, temperatures can become quite high, and some areas will become even drier. Hotter temperatures also mean we are entering into the high fire-risk season. With proper preparation in place, you and your family can feel safer and reduce the risk of wildfires damaging your home and putting your entire family in danger. Educate neighbours and get them involved as well to reduce the risk of a fire ruining your whole neighbourhood. Get ready to prepare for fire season with the helpful tips below: Steps To Prepare For...

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19Sep-18

TOP DIY JOBS TO TACKLE THIS SPRING

Spring’s here, the sun’s out, and your garden is finally blooming. After weeks of chilly weather and cold nights, it’s time to shake off your winter slump and tackle odd jobs in and around the house. Spring is the perfect time to start cleaning up as summer will be hot to do so, and wouldn’t you rather spend that time relaxing than working? Here are a few tasks to focus on this Spring so you can enjoy your final quarter of 2018 in peace. 1. CLEAN THE GUTTERS  After winter your gutters are full of leaves, twigs and sludge. As the weather...

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5Sep-18

Have You Heard? Active Hire Equipment Is Now Available For Hire On The Go

Our exciting online ordering platform is now live and offers you the convenience and reassurance of knowing professional tools and equipment can be hired online 24/7. In just a few easy steps, customers can order from 100’s of products that are ready to hire. And what’s more, in addition to offering pick up in store for online orders, we also happily provide convenient delivery services. At the forefront of the intention behind our online hire service is delivering on our promise that “From Eskies to Excavators - We Can Help”. We understand that the needs of today’s customers are evolving. Tradespeople and DIY-warriors...

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31Aug-18

The Essential Tools That Any DIY Enthusiast Should Hire Instead Of Buy.

You’re ready to tackle your next major DIY project, but don’t have the right tools to do it. After researching what equipment you’ll need, you aren’t sure whether to buy or hire it. This can be tricky, as it’s difficult to predict what’s worth forking out for and which ones you’re better off hiring. We’ve been in the equipment hire game a while so we’ve got a good idea on the essential tools you should hire and not buy. Heavy duty drills Most home DIY jobs simply require a standard lightweight corded or cordless drill. They’re small, compact and easy to handle...

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16Jan-18

How Does The Food In Your Esky Stack Up?

Active Hire offers eskies to excavators and everything between. And as the esky is a must-have item for tradies, we’ve been wondering lately – what are you putting in your esky? The snacking culture The early starts, short breaks and on-the-go nature of work, all contribute to a culture of snacking. The next time you’re onsite, take a look around you. Are most of you turning to iced coffees and energy drinks that you pick up at the servo? What about that Aussie favourite – the pie and coke from the food van that conveniently stops by every day? While they may...

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21Dec-17

How To Make Sure Your Home Is Guest Ready Before Christmas

How to Make Sure Your Home is Guest Ready Before Christmas It happens every year. Christmas is suddenly upon us, and you’re rushing around trying to prepare for guests on the day of their arrival. You realise you never finished re-tiling the splashback in the spare bathroom and the lawn seems to have grown out of control overnight. It’s stressful when really, you should be enjoying your hard-earned break. Luckily, we’re going to show you that with a bit of planning and our top five tips, you can have your home guest ready before Christmas is here. 1. Complete half-done DIY projects Before...

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21Dec-17

How To Make Mulch And Get Your Garden Looking Great

Summer’s a great time to give your garden a spruce up, because we tend to spend a lot more time outdoors, enjoying the sunshine. You might also find your garden beds are looking a little worse for wear thanks to the sun drying them out. So, we’re going to share how you can make your own mulch and give your plants a pick-me-up! The benefits of mulch Mulch makes your garden look more attractive, as well as benefiting the health of your plants. It does this by: Conserving more moisture in the soil so that you can water plants less often Improving...

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21Dec-17

Yard Broom

Powered Rotary Brush The Ideal for professional contractors looking for a multi-season machine to tackle jobs. Perfect for sweeping pathways, building sites, sports grounds. Use to clear up after de-thatching lawns. Power steering offers effortless maneuverability with the pull of a trigger Variable speed technology – 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds with shift-on-the-fly transmission. Independent control levers allow simultaneous engagement of ground drive and broom for easy handling

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18Dec-17

How To Make Sure Your Home Is Guest Ready Before Christmas

How to Make Sure Your Home is Guest Ready Before Christmas It happens every year. Christmas is suddenly upon us, and you’re rushing around trying to prepare for guests on the day of their arrival. You realise you never finished re-tiling the splashback in the spare bathroom and the lawn seems to have grown out of control overnight. It’s stressful when really, you should be enjoying your hard-earned break. Luckily, we’re going to show you that with a bit of planning and our top five tips, you can have your home guest ready before Christmas is here. 1. Complete half-done DIY projects Before you...

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18Dec-17

4 Outdoor Playground Ideas For The Kids This Christmas

4 Outdoor Playground Ideas for the Kids this Christmas We think you’ll agree that in summer, anything featuring water is a winner for kids and adults alike. That’s why we’ve put together our top four playground ideas for keeping the kids cool and entertained in the backyard this Christmas. 1. Sandpits Sandpits are the best kind of DIY project because you can really make them your own. Getting creative with size and shape means you can custom-build one to suit your family. We’ve brainstormed a few different materials you could use to construct the perimeter of your sandpit: Timber sleepers, decking or joists Large...

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