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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3 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Efficient Air Conditioning

18 October 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you have made the decision to invest in air conditioning, you may be wondering if there are any steps you can to take to make the operation of the unit more efficient. By taking a few steps in advance, you can help to cut the cost of operating your air conditioning unit by ensuring it functions as efficiently as it can. Below is a guide to steps you should take before you have air conditioning installed. Read More …

Why Build With Tilt-Up Wall Panels?

17 October 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Since its inception in the construction industry, the use of tilt-up wall panels has steadily risen over the years. The ever-rising popularity of tilt-up construction is largely attributed to the many benefits it has to offer building owners as well as the builders. If you intend to construct a new building, here is a look at a few of the many benefits you stand to gain by building with tilt-up wall panels. Read More …

3 Common Leaking Issues Experienced With Residential Drainage Systems

17 October 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

One of the most notorious plumbing issues homeowners face with their residential drainage system is leaking. Here is a breakdown of some common types of leaking problems that most professional plumbers are called in to fix. Leaky faucets Water faucets are an important part of your residential drainage system. Keeping them in good working condition is critical in ensuring your drainage system works efficiently. Dripping faucets will disturb your sleep, waste water and unnecessarily increase your water expenses. Read More …

How To Restore Crushed Carpet

22 December 2015
 Categories: , Blog

When you move a piece of heavy furniture and discover badly crushed carpet beneath it, you might think that the only way to deal with the eyesore is to cover it up again, or make a hefty investment in a brand new carpet.  However, there's usually no need for such drastic action.  You can restore crushed carpet fibres quite simply.  Read on to find out more. Before you start Before you begin the restoration process, it's important to establish whether the carpet is just crushed or if it's actually damaged. Read More …

Dangers of Poorly Maintained Gutters

23 October 2015
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Some first time homeowners hardly pay any attention to cleaning and maintaining the gutters on their homes. This lack of care may be because those homeowners do not know the risks they face. This article discusses some risks that you may face if your gutters are no longer able to do their work due to inadequate maintenance. Cracked Foundations Clogged gutters can result in water flowing down the walls of your home and into the foundation. Read More …