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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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When Is Hiring a Construction Trailer Better than Buying One?

17 February 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Construction trailers have gained a lot of popularity among many of today's construction contractors because they provide a readily available storage space for materials that will be used over the course of the construction project. These trailers have eliminated the need to build and demolish temporary storage structures every time construction work has been finished. Construction contractors who need to use construction trailers are often faced with two options: to rent or to purchase a trailer. Read More …

Interior Makeover Tips to Make Your Home Look Brighter

16 February 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

As an apartment renter, the option of tearing down walls and installing larger windows is not available to you if the natural light coming into your living space is not as bright as you would like. Aside from that, installing larger windows is a costly undertaking that may require you to break the bank to do it properly. Dim space and you are working on a low budget? No problem. There are plenty of simple and affordable ways to make your living space much brighter. Read More …

3 Reasons to Hire a Consulting Engineer

17 January 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

While many companies and projects are very tight-knit, there's a whole lot of benefit to be gained from inviting a fresh pair of eyes to your site.  Temporary external hires and consultants may not be familiar with the ins and outs of your particular project, but that doesn't mean they have nothing of value to contribute.  In fact, there are plenty of different ways they can contribute to a smoother and more productive work experience. Read More …

Not Just a Wrecking Ball: A Guide to Demolition Techniques

17 January 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Instinctively, it may feel like demolition is a simple process — but in fact, it's vastly complicated.  A wide variety of different factors will affect which technique is used to demolish a specific building, and expert contractors are required to conduct all those processes.  Even with experts involved and the right technique selected, demolition can be inherently unpredictable and certainly very dangerous.  That's why it's important to make sure that you're hiring a good team of people who know exactly what they're doing and using the right process for the kind of building you're working with. Read More …

Renovations: Pros of Installing Self-Rimming Sinks

17 January 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Kitchen sinks are often overlooked despite the heavy usage that they are put under. Over time, wear and tear in your sink can cause undetected leaks to form which would end up posing a host of risks to your kitchen such as mould development, structural damage, floor damage and more. If it is time to replace your kitchen sink, you may want to consider self-rimming sinks. These types of sinks are designed with rounded corners that function to keep water from flowing over them. Read More …