How to Increase the Size of Your Home

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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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How To Prevent A Burglar From Bumping Your Lock

11 January 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Have you ever wondered how simple some burglary cases are? It is no longer surprising to hear that a thief broke into someone's house and bagged some expensive electronics without being noticed. Burglars have many techniques of breaking into homes and lock bumping is one of them. Lock bumping is an old technique used by robbers, but it is still quite useful even in the modern times. Most types of locks can be bumped, but the eurocylinder locks are more vulnerable because they are more standardized. Read More …

Cranking Up The Numbers: Rainwater Harvesting

30 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

One of the perks that come with a metal roof is that it presents the perfect platform for harvesting rainwater. In order to make the most out of this platform, the harvesting system should be installed as soon as the roof has been installed on the new house.   A complete rainwater harvesting system will cost you a tidy sum. Your return on investment is that the water utility bills won't be quite as high and the system will have paid for itself in the long term. Read More …

Bore Water Quality: How Healthy is Your Bore Water?

29 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

You have drilled a bore in your home to obtain a reliable source of water and escape the chemicals of town water supply. However, although it is natural, bore water may not be as healthy as you think. Regularly inspecting your bore water can help you identify problems with the water and handle them before they cause a health hazard. Here are some of the top things that you should look out for when using bore water in your home and the measures that you can take to restore its quality. Read More …

The Secret to A Successful House Painting in Cold Weather

28 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Painting your house is a simple task that doesn't necessarily require a professional, especially if you are a DIY enthusiast. However, there are some things that you still need to consider before you start your painting project and temperature is one of them. Temperatures affect the curing process of paint. In fact, manufacturers even recommend a standard range of temperature required for effective painting. Unfortunately, if you live in an extremely cold region or you've scheduled your painting in winter for various reasons, you may have a problem with the low temperatures. Read More …

How to Guarantee the Safety of a Gas Pipeline

21 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

In the engineering field, safety can never be an afterthought. You must consider it carefully throughout each step of the entire process. This is particularly true when dealing with substances with the potential of being extremely dangerous, like gas. Miles of mines and pipelines efficiently, reliably and quietly deliver natural gas daily for use by industrial, commercial and residential clients. Just like any other forms of energy, handlers of natural gas must handle it properly. Read More …