2015

New Years Resolutions For Your Plumbing System

Construction & Contractors Blog

When it comes to making a new years resolution, it is common to set goals, such as losing weight or quitting bad habits. Most people do not consider making a new years resolution that involves plumbing. But, if your resolution is to save money or even to quit a bad habit, showing your home's plumbing system a little new year's love, and contacting a local plumber like Kendall Plumbing & Heating Company Inc for routine maintenance, may help you accomplish both saving money and quitting bad habits.

26 December 2015

Topics To Discuss When You're Planning A Dumpster Rental

Construction & Contractors Blog

When you're starting to plan a home renovation, one of the first steps is to think about the demolition that will be necessary. If this phase of the job promises to be extensive, you could waste a significant amount of time loading up your waste and carting it to the dump. To skip this hassle, it's worth thinking about renting a dumpster. With this large bin placed in your driveway, you'll be able to load it throughout the demolition project and have it picked up when you're done.

16 December 2015

5 Reasons To Install Underfloor Heating In Your Home

Construction & Contractors Blog

Sometimes referred to as radiant floors, underfloor heating is accomplished with a hydronic heating system. Tubing is placed under the flooring, and a boiler, rather than a furnace, is used to heat water that then circulates, warming the house. Here are five key advantages to using this type of home heating system. You Get Consistent Heat Flow Because tubing is evenly spaced throughout a room, there are no cold spots like there might be with a conventional heating system.

9 December 2015

Three Ways To Make Your Privacy Fence More Unique

Construction & Contractors Blog

A privacy fence can be a great way to make your backyard a little more intimate. When you have a privacy fence built, it is important to consider all of the stylish options that are available to you. The following guide walks you through a few eye-catching options you can choose for your privacy fence. Lattice-Topped Privacy Fence A great way to give a privacy fence a bit of uniqueness is to have a few feet of lattice added to the top of the fence.

19 November 2015

Three Methods Of Tube Bending That Go Beyond Extrusion

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While the technology to produce bent pipes via extrusion certainly does exist, it has a tendency to produce pipes that are a little weaker than fabricated tubes that are made straight and bent by other means. Not all tube bending and pipe bending methods are done by machine either--there is one method that is a little less high-tech and a little more unusual, but if you only need one tube bent, it may be ideal for you.

2 November 2015

Considering Window Replacement? Protect Your Home Decor With Tinted Windows

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It can be frustrating when a vibrant sofa fades to a dull hue or a plastic chair becomes discolored. You may find that you constantly replace the furniture in your home or change decor, such as throw blankets and portraits, because you no longer like the way they look after their colors change. If you're tired of keeping your curtains shut tightly in an attempt to block out the sun, consider residential window tinting.

30 October 2015

Four Seemingly Harmless Electrical Issues You Shouldn't Overlook

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Electricity is a convenience that many property owners take for granted. This is why some people experience minor electrical issues and do not bother reporting them. They fail to realize that those seemingly harmless electrical inconveniences could be signalling to them that their electrical systems are on the verge of going awry. The following four electrical problems are signs that a more severe electrical issue could be present.  Lights that Flicker

23 October 2015

Three Tips For Getting The Best Mobile Window Screen Repair

Construction & Contractors Blog

If you have a mesh screen surrounding your deck, or accompanying windows in your home, you will need to get the help of a mobile window screen repair contractor that can help you out. You'll need to learn the importance and implications of handling these screen repairs as quickly as possible, so that you are able to get the service that you need from a professional. Follow these pieces of information so that you can take advantage of the service that these screen repair contractors provide.

16 October 2015

Two Reasons Why Your Business Should Make The Switch To A Green Roof

Construction & Contractors Blog

Whether you're constructing a new facility or your current roof is starting to give you some trouble, installing a green roof should definitely be on the list of priorities for your business.  A green roof is essentially a rooftop that is covered with lush vegetation and shrubbery.  Not only is it called a green roof because of the colors, but because they are environmentally-friendly additions, and they are growing more popular each day.

9 October 2015

Solving Common Plumbing Issues When It Comes To Rental Properties

Construction & Contractors Blog

If you have a rental property, you might notice that the same plumbing issues come up again and again with your tenants. If you are getting frustrated with common plumbing interruptions, try to minimize this damage for your busy schedule. Here are four tips to help your renters have better luck with standard plumbing issues. 1. Empower Your Renters If you can make it easier for your renters to solve and prevent plumbing issues on their own, you won't need to have emergency plumbing work done nearly as much.

28 September 2015