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Top 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Vinyl Siding
Choosing vinyl siding for your home may seem like an obvious choice. Vinyl siding is well-known for its longevity and ease of maintenance, not...
on Oct 19, 2020
When Does It Make Sense to Fix Your Coffee Machine?
Is your coffee maker acting up? When appliances start malfunctioning, it is often hard to know what to do. Should you try fixing the item yourself...
on Oct 14, 2020
How to Repair a Crack in Your Concrete Walkway
Even though concrete is one of the most durable materials, it can develop cracks. The major causes of concrete cracks are due to heavy loads on the...
on Oct 14, 2020
Remodeling Your Kitchen? Follow These Tips to Avoid Spending too Much
Remodeling your kitchen is no easy thing. And it is definitely not cheap. Sure, you can plan out everything you want in your kitchen and try to...
on Oct 12, 2020
7 Mistakes People Make When Renovating a Kitchen
Redesigning your kitchen is no easy task. And if you live in the house while the kitchen is being remodeled, you will realize how important your...
on Oct 9, 2020
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When to Use a Brush, Roller or Sponge Brush
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When you have the exterior of your home remodeled, you are investing, time, energy and convenience into the project and you want to make sure that...
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How to Turn a Brick Home into a Log Home
by Guest on Feb 12, 2010
Turning a brick home into a true log home may not be entirely possible, but achieving the look of a log home is certainly feasible. Creativity, imagination and a willingness to think outside the box will make the transformation smooth and quick. Continue reading →
Earthbag Building Expands Worldwide (Sandbag Building)
by Guest on Jul 6, 2010
Earthbag building (sometimes called sandbag building) started about one hundred years ago providing safe, bulletproof and bomb-resistant shelters for the military. They proved to be fast, simple to construct and durable. The same qualities that make earthbags useful for military and flood control purposes apply to building houses. Continue reading →
The Construction of Modular Buildings
by Guest on Nov 10, 2010
Modular buildings are constructed from prefabricated components made in a factory. Modular buildings can be constructed for temporary, semi permanent or permanent purposes. As they are quickly and easily constructed, they are very well suited to provide temporary emergency housing or when disasters occur such fires for example. Continue reading →
Taking Your Professional Contracting Business Online Part I: Website C
by Guest on Jan 31, 2011
Building an online presence is making its way into the “must-do†category for small and local businesses, particularly as the internet evolves into a primary resource for finding information about local services. Continue reading →
Professional Contractor Resource: Addressing Customer Fears
by Guest on Jan 31, 2011
It is important to consider the psychology behind how prospective customers select a contractor. If you have a better understanding of your potential clients and how they approach the decision making process, you are better equipped to attract their business. Continue reading →
Improve Your Contractor Business
by Guest on Feb 3, 2011
In today’s economic climate it is harder than ever to run a successful contractor business. The recent economic downturn and declining real estate market have forced many contractors to close shop. With consumer spending down, there are just fewer contracts to bid. Continue reading →
Industrial Wire and Mobile Shelving Systems
by Guest on Feb 11, 2011
Shelving units and systems are essential for all business premises whether it be a warehouse or an office. Organizing files, stock and pallets make for greater productivity in the workplace. Continue reading →
Types of Butterfly Valves
by Guest on Nov 16, 2011
Butterfly valves got their name from their appearance of a single rod surrounded by two semi-circular discs loosely resembling the body of a butterfly. Older cars that used carburetors instead of an electronic fuel injection system were probably the most commonly known types. Continue reading →
Plan Your Dream Cabin
by Lorena Benchis on Jan 20, 2012
Many people dream of building their own small cabin in the woods, just like in “Little House on the Prairie”. Constructing a simple cabin is not difficult, even if you have limited experience with building projects. There are ready-made plans available, or you can design your own. Continue reading →
What is Concrete Cutting?
by Guest on May 14, 2012
Concrete cutting is a process of controlled sawing, drilling and removal of concrete performed by skilled operators using special saws that use diamond impregnated blades. Unlike the old-fashioned dusty jackhammer method, modern concrete cutting leaves a smooth attractive finish and utilizes water so as not to create any dust or mess. Continue reading →
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Before you arrive at your home, you thought you needed to relax in your hot tub. But because it requires time to heat up, you may be too tired to...
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