Construction & Contractors Blog
Before winter whips into your area, you need to make sure your chimney is ready to do the job of heating your home and providing you with a cozy place to gather. Here are four things to know before the first snowflake falls: 1. Know When Your Chimney Needs Cleaning The length of time between chimney cleanings is usually determined by use; however, there are common indicators that will let you know it's time for a professional to have a look up there, sooner, rather than later:
16 September 2020
Construction & Contractors Blog
If you are thinking about installing hardwood floors in your home, you have a wide variety of different choices you need to make concerning the type of wood you want to be installed in your home. There is a lot of variety in the way that hardwood floors are created. Choice #1: Engineered or Solid Flooring The first thing you need to decide is if you want solid hardwood floors or engineered hardwood floors.
28 July 2020
Construction & Contractors Blog
A new central AC system will keep you cool this summer, as long as you take steps to make sure it is installed correctly. The following are a few mistakes to avoid during the process. Mistake 1: Choosing a Wrong-Size Unit A unit that is too small for your home won't cool it very well. You will have rooms that stay too warm, and the stress on the unit as it tries to cool the too large space will cause premature mechanical breakdowns.
3 June 2020
Construction & Contractors Blog
Exterior waterproofing is one of the better investments you can make in a house, especially if it's clear that water is starting to damage the foundation or basement. You may wonder, though, if it's a project worth investing in at your location. There are some indicators that a basement needs more than the usual help keeping water out so look out for these four potential signs of trouble. Water Coming Through the Walls
7 April 2020
Construction & Contractors Blog
If you have had your eye on an empty lot where you think that you want to build a home but you aren't sure what the costs would be, it's time to do some research into the lots for sale in your area. There is more than goes into the cost of building a house than just the construction of the property. Instead, you have to find out what it will cost to prep the land.
25 February 2020
Construction & Contractors Blog
If you have cracks in your asphalt, you might think that you don't need to worry about repairs, especially if the damage seems minor. Unfortunately, that's not necessarily true. Even small cracks can pose serious problems for your driveway. Take a look at the information described below. Here are just four of the reasons you need to seal the cracks in your driveway right away. Improve Appearance If your asphalt driveway has an extensive network of cracks, it's time to call for repairs.
12 January 2020
Construction & Contractors Blog
One of the more important systems in your home is the water heater. At some point -- unfortunately -- it will go out and stop working like it should. In this case, you'll need to find a replacement, and this doesn't have to be difficult thanks to these tips. Determine Appropriate Tank Size An integral factor you need to get down perfectly with a replacement water heater tank is its size.
30 November 2019