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How to Construct Your Dream Home

When my husband inherited a large sum of money, we were finally able to buy a plot of land and start construction on our dream home. For years, we had been living in a cramped apartment in a crowded city. Now, at last, we would be able to move out into the countryside and construct a large house in which we could spend our retirement. My husband and I worked closely with the designer and the construction contractors to ensure that our dream home was just how we wanted it to be. We are really happy with the results and wanted to share advice and tips with others who are in the process of constructing a home.

Latest Posts

What to Know about Marine Pile Driving Services

9 September 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When you own a commercial marina, there are certain upgrades you need to make. One of those upgrades may be extending or strengthening your piers and docks. In order to do this, you may need to consult commercial marine contractors regarding pile driving services. If you have never had these services performed at your specific marina, there are some things you should know. Here are a few of those key points and what to know about each one. Read More …

Techniques Employed in Controlled Blasting

27 February 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Blasting is an important part of modern construction. It is predominantly used in fragmenting consolidated soil and rocks. Over the years, populations have grown in and around cities and encroached towards many construction sites. This has led to an increase in the number of public relations problems following the use of explosives in the construction. Controlled blasting comes in handy to reduce the negative effects of blasting. These effects include over-breaking, excessive ground vibrations, noise and fracturing on the surrounding rocks. Read More …

Renovations: Fixtures to Update the Appearance of Your Bathroom

27 February 2017
 Categories: , Blog

The bathroom is one of the rooms of the home that will start to exhibit signs of ageing and disrepair sooner than other places. This is because it is used on a frequent basis and is exposed to high moisture content in the form of water, steam, condensate and more. Therefore, you will probably have to consider bathroom renovations at one time or another. However, your bathroom renovations do not have to be an exorbitant affair. Read More …

What You Need to Know About Hiring a Concrete Pump for Home Renovation Jobs

27 February 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you have a home renovation job that will require large amounts of concrete, you will want to get a concrete pump. This piece of equipment is just as it sounds; it pumps concrete from a receptacle or mixer to a spot some distance away so you don't need to manually shovel all that heavy concrete. The pump will also work uphill and can allow you to pour concrete into a pit. Read More …

What to Consider Before Using a Patch Kit on Concrete Driveways

27 February 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When you have a small pothole or crack in your concrete driveway, you may think that handling the repair yourself may be easier than calling a professional. If you decide to go this route, you may start looking at your local hardware store for options. One of these is to use a patch kit specifically designed for concrete repair on driveways and sidewalks. Before you go with this option, there are a few things you should consider. Read More …