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Useful Narrow Access Equipment for Domestic & Commercial Works

Posted on January 23, 2019 at 12:53 pm by Matt / Hints & Tips / 0

W hether landscaping a back yard, renovating a home or working on a commercial building site sometimes you don’t have as much space to access the property as you’d like. Many large equipment items used for building works such as digging, transporting or lifting are wider than gap between the building and the boundary fence or neighbouring property.

This is when knowing what equipment options are available will potentially save you significant labour hours, undue physical strain and improve work efficiency. Here are some examples of the types of equipment suitable where narrow access is causing problems.

2018: The year that was…

Posted on January 3, 2019 at 8:59 am by Matt / New Products / 0

As we trundle headlong into 2019, we thought January would be a good time to remind you of some of our more recent acquisitions as well as some of the al time favourites which we have upgraded at Centenary Hire. Read More

Christmas & New Year Trading Hours

Posted on December 13, 2018 at 2:29 pm by Matt / Uncategorized / 0

Choosing the Right Elevating Work Platform for Your Job

Posted on November 26, 2018 at 11:36 am by Matt / Hints & Tips / 0

Whether at work or at home there may come a time when you need to reach a high area with no other plausible way to access it except for using an elevating work platform (EWP). But what kind of lift is right for the job you are doing? If you aren’t quite sure, check out the most popular lifts for hire at Centenary Hire and you’re sure to find a solution to get the job done safely and efficiently. Also, all the EWPs in this article can be operated without high risk work license, once you have received proper instruction or training and are competent. Read More

Spring is Here! It’s time to clean the outdoors

Posted on October 24, 2018 at 9:59 am by Matt / Hints & Tips / 0

For many households, Spring Cleaning has become something of a passion for homeowners. Over the years, the nature of spring cleaning has changed quite a lot. It wasn’t long ago that spring cleaning was something most of us would reluctantly do only out of necessity.

Now, however, being responsible adults, spring cleaning has become one of the most important dates in our calendars. When spring cleaning is done right, it can bring enormous benefits to homeowners. Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can make the most out of your next spring clean.
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Need a Different Type of Lift?

Posted on October 12, 2018 at 2:45 pm by Matt / New Products / 0

Forklifts are great, right? The increased risk of operating a forklift in a workplace is more often than not outweighed by the reduction of risk to, and the decrease in incidents of personal injury and property damage. Read More

The lost art of DIY Paling Fences

Posted on September 20, 2018 at 3:59 pm by Matt / Hints & Tips / 0

Fifteen years ago on any given weekend in spring or summer, you would be likely to hear the unmistakable sound of a nail gun echoing across the suburbs. Thud, as the nail was hammered home in one shot and hiss, as the air was expelled from the chamber. Replacing or erecting a new timber paling fence was a task that many confident, and some not so confident, DIYers would attempt to finish in a weekend. Read More

Choosing the right Floor Grinder for your project

Posted on August 28, 2018 at 1:46 pm by Matt / Hints & Tips / 0

If you’re a professional contractor or a DIYer, knowing which type of grinder you need for a particular project can be a challenge considering all the different options on the market. But once you have the basics down, finding the machine that will work for what you’re trying to do should be a breeze. Here is a rundown of the different types of floor grinders on the market and how they should be used.

Hand Held Grinders

Hand held grinders will usually be used for smaller grinding applications such as between doorways, short joins in slabs which have become raised, against walls or in hard to reach areas. Typically hand held grinders will be either a 175mm Surface Grinder or a 125mm Surface Grinder . Both of these are very aggressive and are suitable for light levelling work, surface cleaning and coating removal … even epoxy! Read More

Dealing with heavy furniture when moving home

Posted on July 23, 2018 at 11:46 am by Matt / Hints & Tips / 0

It has been said that moving home is one of the most stressful things we do in life, right up there with getting married / divorced or starting a new job. There is a lot to think about but the good news is that you can minimise the stress by making sure you are adequately prepared for the big day. When planning, consider the information below to assist with packing up your belongings and transporting them to your new home.

DIY Removals Vs. Professional Movers

There are plenty of instances where a DIY removal is not such a bad idea. If you are only moving a relatively short distance and you don’t have tons of stuff, you can probably hire an 8x5m Box Trailer, or even a smaller equipment trailer and a cargo trolley to get the job done with a couple of strong mates to give you a helping hand. There is also the option of hiring a small pantec truck which can be driven on a car licence. If you choose this option, shop around and get one with an electric tail lift. This will save you heaps of lifting. On the other hand, if you are moving a long distance or even interstate, it makes sense to use a professional removal company. Read More

Planning for an outdoor party

Posted on June 26, 2018 at 10:45 am by Matt / Hints & Tips / 0

Party planning doesn’t need to be tricky, it just requires a little forethought. Depending on the type
of party you have in mind, you may need to hire tables and chairs or even a basic stage for the
entertainment. Making a checklist so that you don’t leave anything out is a great idea. Suddenly
realising an hour before the guests arrive that you forgot to order a toilet trailer is probably a bit late
in the day to fix what will almost certainly be a very big problem, especially if you did not intend for
guests to use the facilities inside your home. Read More