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Learning From Home Renovations

Although I am not a professional contractor, I have worked with more than a few during my 40 years as a homeowner. In fact, I have had 3 kitchens, 7 bathrooms, and 2 master bedrooms renovated over the years. Because some of the experiences were a breeze, I found myself addicted to customizing my homes. If you are thinking about getting a little work done on your home, it is a good idea to learn as much about construction as you can. After all, how will you choose a new garage door opener if you aren't familiar with the different types? Understanding the materials and how to choose a contractor might streamline your renovation.

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Should You Restore Or Buy A New Agricultural Shed?
13 January 2020

Whether you are new to farming or you have owned a …

5 Signs That Your Sump Pump Is Failing
5 December 2019

You depend on your sump pump to keep your basement …

Can Your Surveying Firm Benefit From Drones?
29 October 2019

For decades, surveyors have had to tromp through t …

Own A Restaurant? 3 Reasons To Hire A Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractor
25 September 2019

If you have ever wondered how a company could go o …

Adding Usable Square Footage To Your Home By Waterproofing The Basement
10 August 2019

The basement in your home may be a great place to …

Should You Restore Or Buy A New Agricultural Shed?

13 January 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Whether you are new to farming or you have owned a farm for years and years, you know just how important it is to save money where you can. One of the best ways to save money is to buy used equipment and agricultural metal buildings. If you have noticed that one of your agricultural metal buildings, like your shed, is starting to fall apart in certain areas, you may be wondering if you should try to restore it or buy it new. Read More 

5 Signs That Your Sump Pump Is Failing

5 December 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

You depend on your sump pump to keep your basement snug and dry. It can be devastating if it fails since flooding, water damage, and expensive repairs will be the result. Fortunately, sump pumps typically give warning that they are in danger of failing, so you can plan for a repair or sump pump replacement before disaster strikes. 1. Pump Age Sump pumps do have a finite lifespan no matter how well you maintain them. Read More 

Can Your Surveying Firm Benefit From Drones?

29 October 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

For decades, surveyors have had to tromp through the woods, creeks, and even up the sides of mountains to accurately pinpoint the edges of a certain piece of property. This physical risk and inconvenience tends to increase the cost of surveying hard-to-travail properties, and many property owners have wound up in court over a property dispute simply because they didn't want to pay the cost of having their land surveyed. Read More 

Own A Restaurant? 3 Reasons To Hire A Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractor

25 September 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you have ever wondered how a company could go out of business and the building can quickly be overtaken by another client, the answer could lie in the fact that commercial tenant improvement contractors are available to help. These specialists focus on stripping an old space of decorations and personalized touches and adding your own custom components, helping you to really make it your own. Here are three reasons to hire a commercial tenant improvement contractor. Read More 

Adding Usable Square Footage To Your Home By Waterproofing The Basement

10 August 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

The basement in your home may be a great place to add a family room or another bedroom, but if you have problems with water seeping in when it rains or while the winter snow is melting, it can be difficult to use that area of the home. Waterproofing the basement is not overly difficult and there are some things you can do to help stop the water from ever getting near the walls, as well. Read More