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How to Increase the Size of Your Home

The moment my husband and I stepped into our house, we fell in love with the place. However, after we had lived in the property for a few months, we noticed that it didn't have enough living space. We sat down one day and worked out an improved layout for our home that would increase the amount of space available to us. We called in some contractors to complete the work and we are really pleased with how it turned out. I decided to start this blog to share our home construction journey with anyone who is considering enlarging their home.

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5 Precautions for Storing Explosives at a Site

28 February 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

People who intend to use explosives during a DIY demolition project may not know the specific precautions that they should implement in order to avoid some of the risks that can arise. This article discusses some of the helpful precautions that can avert some of the accidents that could occur if explosives aren't stored or handled correctly. Keep Them Off Walls Make sure that the containers in which the explosives are stored don't make any contact with the interior walls of the room in which those explosives are stored. Read More …

Everything You Need to Know About Pipe Bursting

27 February 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When you install pipes underground, they might get damaged after some time because of abrasion, pressure from above the ground or poor installation. You need to repair them instantly for you to continue enjoying the conduit services that the pipes offer. Today, trenchless rehabilitation has replaced the traditional method of digging out pipes and laying new ones all over again. Pipe bursting is one of the methods used for trenchless rehabilitation. Read More …

How to Choose the Right Surface for a Sports Field

27 February 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When having a new sports field installed in a school, rec centre or anywhere else, you want to think carefully about the surface you choose. Some will be more durable than others and will also affect your game play in ways you may not realize. Other surfaces will require more maintenance over time. Note a few factors to consider when choosing a surface for a sports field so you ensure you get the best one for your facility. Read More …

4 Reasons to Choose a Basement Renovation Over an Attic Renovation

24 February 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you want to add a significant amount of living space to your home without extending outwards, you're often faced with the decision between attic renovation or basement renovation. While attic renovations can be fine, you should really renovate your basement room first if you can do so, and here are just four reasons why. 1. Basement Rooms Are Easier to Heat and Cool Basement rooms sit partially submerged at the bottom of your property. Read More …

How to Choose the Right Trench Grate for Your Facility

24 February 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you have a barn on your property, own a car wash, or manage an industrial facility, no doubt the building has a drain for quick rinsing and draining. Over that drain, you'll need to add a trench grate, and choosing the right grate may not be as easy as you think, simply because you have so many options from which to choose. The wrong grate can mean that water and sludge backs up onto the floor of the building and doesn't drain away, or it may cause damage to the vehicles driving over the grate. Read More …