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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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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 …

Chemical Grouting Is Great For Your Construction Needs
1 July 2019

When building a structure, one of the most importa …

How To Select The Right Home Builder For Your Custom Home
25 May 2019

Purchasing a home is a dream come true for many pe …

Warning Signs It's Time For Professional Septic Services
8 April 2019

As a homeowner, you take pride in ensuring your ho …

4 Painting Trends For Your Home
24 February 2019

Paint is one of the cheapest ways to update a home …

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 

Chemical Grouting Is Great For Your Construction Needs

1 July 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When building a structure, one of the most important factors is longevity; it's never the goal to construct a building that will collapse shortly after completion. If chemical grouting was recommended to you for your project, it's to ensure that the latter scenario does not happen to you. If you're unfamiliar with this process, learn more about it and how it can help you with your construction needs. Chemical Grouting Read More 

How To Select The Right Home Builder For Your Custom Home

25 May 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Purchasing a home is a dream come true for many people today. It's even more special when you create something from the ground up. For this project, you'll need to hire a custom home builder. Choosing this specialist will be easy when you keep these tips in mind.  Look Into Past Work  It's often said that past work is a good predictor of future success, and this couldn't be any more true in regards to home builders. Read More 

Warning Signs It’s Time For Professional Septic Services

8 April 2019
 Categories: , Blog

As a homeowner, you take pride in ensuring your home looks nice and well-maintained. But, if you deal with slow-moving drains by adding store-bought drain cleaning products or assume that greener grass in one area of your lawn is simply the result of the area getting more sun, then you may be neglecting your septic tank. A problem with septic tanks can be messy, expensive, and bad for the environment. Quickly identifying and treating problems with the septic system can save you money and prevent the risk of complete septic system failure. Read More 

4 Painting Trends For Your Home

24 February 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Paint is one of the cheapest ways to update a home. Paint goes a long way in changing the look of just about any room in your home. It's an easy way to update your home as well, rather than doing a lot of renovation. If you can paint yourself, that's great, but if you can't paint a wall without streaks being left behind, or aren't able to paint straight lines - leave the work to the pros. Read More