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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Why Bi-Fold Door Applications Are Smarter Than Sliding Doors On Patios

20 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

The decision between bi-fold and sliding doors for patios is dependent on a myriad of factors, which means that they are suited to some homeowners over others. If you find that any of these rationales make sense for your home, then bi-fold door applications are smarter choices over sliding doors on patios. Large Door Opening For Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Movement Some homeowners want the patio doors opened all the way till the end for an unbroken indoor-outdoor appearance, while others don't mind a smaller opening onto the patio. Read More …

Two things that can impede the progress of a house-building project

20 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Construction delays can be incredibly frustrating. If you're planning to build a house soon, it's important to be aware of the mistakes that could impede the progress of your project. Here are some of the most common blunders that can cause delays. Budgeting errors Budgeting mistakes are one of the main causes of construction project delays. They are usually the result of a lack of clear communication between the client and their building contractor. Read More …

Cooling Tower: Material Options for Structural Construction

20 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are thinking about upgrading your industrial or commercial cooling systems, you should consider installing a cooling tower. This is an efficient heat-rejection device which is ideal for cooling general plant machinery and even improving the functionality of the HVAC. In general, there are multiple factors that you must evaluate before purchasing and installing a cooling tower because it is a significant investment. One of these critical aspects is the material used for constructing the outer casing. Read More …

Why Concrete Pump Lines Get Clogged

19 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Most seasoned concrete pump users will tell you that pump line clogging is a problem they have encountered at some point during their concrete pumping applications. When this problem arises, it is usually because of one or a combination of the following causes: (1) an inappropriate concrete mix; (2) an issue with the pump line itself; and (3) an error caused by the pump operator. New pump users should get acquainted with these sources of pump line clogs and how to prevent them, so as to further avoid unnecessary downtime. Read More …

Things to think about when building a budget-friendly granny flat

19 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Granny flats (that is, self-contained structures that are built on homeowners' main properties) have become increasingly popular over the last few decades. They provide older people with a private space in which they can live independently, whilst still enabling them to remain in close proximity to their relatives. If you're considering having one constructed on your property for your aging parents or other relatives, and you're working with a limited budget, here are some of the things you'll need to take into consideration. Read More …