2019

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Carrie's Construction Tips

Welcome to my blog. I'm Carrie and I would like to share some of the top tips I have learnt about construction and repair work in the home. My passion is for buying old property and carrying out work on them to bring them into the 21st century. I started out doing this a couple of years ago. I used some money I had inherited to buy a wreck of a place and if I am honest, I didn't have a clue what I was doing. I was really lucky to find some great contractors who helped me out a lot and taught me lots of very cool things.

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Why a Custom-Built Home Is Right for You

30 April 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

A home is a major life investment for many people. The fact that you can build an abode that matches your exact requirements and preferences is a luring prospect for many. Many houses are built standard to accommodate needs across many backgrounds and statuses. These houses are not usually the best fit for their owners.  With that said, here are some reasons why you should engage a custom home contractor. Read More …

Custom House Design: Three Core Guidelines for Drafting Your Floor Plans

16 April 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

The process of designing and drafting the perfect floor plan is complex and challenging. Therefore, if you are planning on building a unique custom house, you should choose an experienced draftsperson for the design and drawing tasks. This expert will help you create the best residential floor plan for your family. However, you should not neglect personal participation if you have some ideas. In simple terms, if you have a vision in your mind, you should draft a rough floor plan and have your specialist incorporate the details in your official design. Read More …

4 Important Points to Consider When Choosing a New Home Builder

19 March 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Building a brand new home is a property dream for many Australians. It may be your very first home or it may be the culmination of your gradual progress up the property ladder to your forever home. Whichever the scenario, it's a big and sometimes stressful undertaking and something you will no doubt put a lot of time and thought into. One of the most important parts of the process is finding the right new home builder. Read More …

Two mistakes to avoid making when building a house for the first time

25 February 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you will be building a house for the first time, here are some serious mistakes that you must try to avoid making during this process. Laying the concrete foundation without professional assistance With so much free information about house construction available online, it is now possible for most people to carry out a wide range of building work, without the need for a lot of professional help. However, there are still certain parts of the construction process that you should not try to undertake yourself. Read More …

Important Considerations for Freezer Room Construction

30 January 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Freezer room construction services operate to design and construct cold storage facilities for a range of applications. These applications include restaurants, super markets, retail outlets and much more. The demand for cold storage facilities is increasing as the population grows and more and more food and beverage outlets are opening. The freezer rooms are constructed according to the client's needs, meaning that they can be customised with additional features.  Features of freezer rooms Read More …