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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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 …

The Pros and Cons of an Open Plan Kitchen/Living Room

16 January 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

It is becoming more and more popular all across the country to create open plan living spaces when doing home renovations, with many homeowners tearing down walls to combine the kitchen and living room into one larger room. Of course, this is one of the biggest changes that you can make to a property, so you need to make sure it's the right option before you go ahead and make those changes. Read More …

Things to Consider when Outsourcing for Drafting Services

16 January 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

At one point or another, any architectural or construction engineering business seeks out drafting services from an expert. Outsourcing for drafting services comes with several benefits. However, as a company you can only realize these advantages if you carefully pick the draftsman. Below are tips to help you know whether the individual qualifies for the job or not. Artistic Ability Even though drafting is not the traditional form of drawing, a draftsman with artistic skills is way better than one without. Read More …

What to Ask the Agency When Arranging a Bobcat Hire

16 January 2017
 Categories: , Blog

If you're renting a bobcat for use on your residential property, you want to ensure you ask the agency all the right questions and find out everything involved in its proper use. A bobcat is a strong and durable piece of equipment that is usually small enough to fit on a residential property, but you still need to ensure you get the right type and the right size for the work at hand. Read More …