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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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Upgrade Options During Concrete Kerbing Renovations

24 May 2019
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One of the landscaping tasks that homeowners may face is renovating and repairing concrete kerbing. Your initial reaction to this issue is likely to replace what is currently in place with the same style. Though this may be an easy option, it doesn't update or change the kerb appeal of your landscape. Here are some upgrade options to consider when you are facing kerbing renovations. Concrete Kerbing Colour One of the main upgrades you can make to your concrete kerbing during a renovation is changing the colour. Read More …

How Many RCDs Should You Install Before Selling Your Home?

13 December 2018
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Before you sell your home, you may need to do some work on it. While you may do some work to improve the value of the property or to make it look more attractive to buyers, some work is essential. For example, if your home is an older property that was built before certain electrical safety standards came into play, then it may not have RCD safety switches installed. These switches go on electrical circuits to protect you from shocks when you are using electrical products or appliances. Read More …

What You Need to Know About Aerobic and Anaerobic Domestic Treatment Systems

2 May 2018
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When it comes to domestic treatment systems, one of the major decisions you will have to make is choosing between an aerobic and an anaerobic treatment system. Each of these systems functions differently and has its own pros and cons. Aerobic treatment systems use bacteria that need oxygen to break down the waste that's within the wastewater, which means that there is the need for constant circulation of air throughout the treatment tank. Read More …

Uncovering the Truth Behind Rising Damp

3 April 2018
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Once you are a homeowner, you quickly learn that there are a few structural problems that you never want your property to succumb to. A major issue that should have you seeking immediate remediation is rising damp. The tricky thing about rising damp is that it happens gradually over a prolonged period, so by the time you realise your property is affected, it will have already left a wake of destruction in its path. Read More …

Fencing Contractors do more than just Installing Fences

1 February 2018
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When you think of a fencing contractor, you often visualise a professional who mainly focuses on installing different types of fences and boundary products. While it is certainly true that fencing contractors often work with wood, metal, and other types of fencing, it's also important not to forget that fencing contractors provide a wide variety of services to their clients in addition to fence installation. Most contractors are now experienced and capable of providing a wide range of services to cater to the outside of your home. Read More …