2017

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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 Your Garage Floor Needs an Epoxy Coating

3 October 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

The garage is often not the main priority when it comes to home improvements and interior design. Thus, it typically has a dull concrete floor simply for functionality. Despite the durability of this material, unfinished concrete is prone to damage since the surface is raw. Before you know it, it succumbs to staining, cracking, crumbling and more due to the heavy-duty usage it is exposed to in the garage. You may want to consider installing a floor coating to prevent this. Read More …

Why Building a Custom Home Would Be Advantageous To You

2 October 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Whether you have outgrown your current residence or perhaps have received a sudden windfall to boost your finances, you may be considering the purchase of a new home. Rather than buy one that is already constructed, you should consider building your own property. Some people may be wary of undertaking such a project as they assume it will take too long and be filled with numerous obstacles along the way. The reality is that with proper planning and communication with your custom builders, you are bound to be more satisfied with a new home build. Read More …

Looking To Work From Home? Here Are Reasons to Design a Designated Office Space

2 October 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Working from home is something more and more people are gravitating toward as various professions embrace this digitised age. In recent years, business owners are finding that their staff can be just as productive in their homes rather than going to the office, which has translated into a decreased need for office space. Moreover, with the increasing number of freelancers in any given industry, working from home has become a necessity. Read More …

Trenchless Drilling: Understanding Your Options for Locating Underground Utilities

30 September 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are planning on installing underground pipes in your property, you should think about using trenchless drilling or directional boring. This technique is more favourable than open excavation because it does not require trenching. In simple terms, there will be less damage to your landscape, the hazards will be fewer, and the project will be completed within a shorter period. On the other hand, this method poses a significant concern: the location of underground utilities. Read More …

Two Reasons to Use Metal Roofing Materials When Building a House

28 September 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you intend to build a house and want to ensure that it will remain in excellent condition for several decades, you should consider using metal roofing materials to construct the property's roof. Read on to find out why. It will place less pressure on the building's framework The framework of a house is arguably its most important feature. It serves as the building's 'skeleton'. If the framework sustains damage, the entire property's lifespan will be shortened. Read More …