Posts Tagged ‘Drakes Traders’

Oct 27

How to Repair a Window Screen

Window and door screens are the best way to keep bugs out while letting fresh air and a breeze in. A hole or tear decreases the efficiency of a screen and can also become bigger allowing unwanted pests to enter the room. Repairing a small hole is just a quick fix using a stick on

Aug 05

Pool Maintenance Tips

The key to maintaining a crystal clear pool is regular, routine care. To begin with, it’s essential to vacuum your pool on a weekly basis and remember to check the filter each time you use the vacuum to ensure it is clean. On a daily basis be sure to use a net and skim the

Jul 30

Shock treating your pool

In the Virgin Islands we enjoy mostly sunny days interspersed with bouts of rain. We get to use our pools often and for households with children, the pool can see daily action. The experts at HTH® recommend shock treating your pool on a weekly basis and here’s why: Shock treating your pool weekly is important because

Jul 28

Installing Outdoor Lighting

Take some time to read the following tips and instructions on how to install outdoor wiring from Ace Hardware. These instructions can help you save time and effort, while ensuring a safe and satisfying installation. In this document you will find information about: Step 1: BASIC RULES FOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS Your first step should

Jul 21

Factors to Consider Prior to Tile Selection

Daltile is one of the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone. It is one of the most popular brands among our BVI clients and provides an excellent palette of products to choose from. If you are considering buying tiles for your home or work space, there are a number of factors

Jul 11

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FERTILISER

One of the most effective fertilisers we stock is from ACE Hardware. Their fertiliser keeps grass and lawns looking green and lush. Grass quickly uses up its natural nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium supply – all key chemicals that are required for a healthy lawn. Fertiliser helps replace these elements keeping your lawn looking green and

Jul 10

DO’S AND DON’TS OF TILE CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Florida Tiles supplies some of the most popular tiles we have in stock and their new pebble mosaic product line has been a big hit with our BVI customers. Each tile is hand made by highly trained artisans and requires gentle cleaning to maintain its lustre. Here are the top do’s and don’ts of tile

Jul 09

Summer Barbecue Recipe: Strip Steak with Bourbon-Molasses Barbecue Sauce

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 20 minutes | Grilling time: 6 to 8 minutes Stuck for a recipe? Why not try out this tasty strip steak recipe from Weber Grills, the world’s premier manufacturer of grills. INGREDIENTS SAUCE: 1 small yellow onion, grated with juices (about ½ cup) ½ cup ketchup 2 ounces bourbon ¼

Jul 07

The Top 5 Gardening Tools

Are you ready for some summer gardening? We have put together a list of must-have gardening tools for our horticulturist customers: 1.    Hand Trowel: A hand trowel is a must-have for all gardeners. Over the years they may rust and the handle may lose its grip. It’s important to have a trowel that you still

Jul 03

Storm Safety: Before the Storm

Hurricane season officially started on June 1 and if you haven’t done so already, take the time to ensure your property is ready for stormy weather. In this post we will share some hurricane preparedness tops from Stihl, one of our premium brand of power tools in our Fish Bay outlet. Before the storm, Stihl