2016

3 Things To Consider When Looking For The Best Heat Pump

Construction & Contractors Blog

When it comes to choosing the best heat pump for your HVAC system, there are several different things that you are going to want to take into consideration. Doing this is going to allow you to ensure that you get a heat pump that is going to not only fit onto your HVAC system, but is also going to have all the qualities and specifications that you would like. This article will discuss 3 things to consider when looking for the best heat pump.

12 December 2016

The Biggest Bang For Your Buck: Bathroom Remodeling Tips On A Budget

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Whether you are looking to boost your home's value or your old bathroom just needs an overhaul, this is often one of the first rooms to get a makeover with a home remodeling project. There are a ton of modern ideas, extravagant choices, and creative ways you can make the bathroom in your home more ideal, but when you have a tight budget to work with, a lot of things may seem a little too far out of reach.

12 December 2016

Avoid These Drain Clearing Mistakes

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As hard as it might be to embrace, homeowners often play the largest role when it comes plumbing malfunctions. This is especially the case when it comes to drain issues. Not only are poor habits often the reason for a clogged drain, failure to exercise caution when trying to remove the clog leads to even further problems. Don't make these mistakes. Powerful Drain Cleaners There are tons of advertisements on television for chemical drain cleaners.

21 November 2016

A Guide to Preparing Your Sump Pump Before Leaving on Your Winter Vacation

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Your upcoming winter getaway is only a few weeks away, and you're frantically preparing your home for your eventual departure. To make this part a bit easier, below is a simple guide you can follow to prepare an important aspect of your home—the sump pump—for your leave. 1 to 2 Weeks Before: Test Your Sump Pump It's a good idea to test your home's sump pump on a regular basis, but it's even more important to ensure your sump pump is in proper working condition prior to leaving for a vacation.

27 October 2016

How You Can Tell If Your Sewer Line Is Faulty

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Having a faulty sewer line is nothing that you want to ignore or brush off as something that can be dealt with later. If it is not taken care of immediately, it could result in a terrible mess on your property and inside of your home. To help you spot the need to quickly call for professional services, you will want to read through the following points. You Smell Sewage Outside

22 September 2016

Three Things A Building Inspector Can Check To Ensure A Home Is Worth Investing In When You Want To Flip It

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If you are interested in getting into the business of flipping houses, it is important to take the time to know what you are getting into before you actually buy a home that you want to flip. There are many homes that look as if they only have cosmetic issues but upon further inspection reveal that there is far more work to be done than meets the eye. Use the guide that follows to learn a few ways that hiring a building inspector from a company like Otto Rosenau & Associates Inc to take a look at a home that you want to flip before you buy it can save you a lot of money and hassle in the long run.

22 September 2016

Three Tools Every Construction Company Should Have In Their Tool Trailer

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When you are working construction, there are tools that you may want to consider purchasing to make your job a bit easier. There are many people who do not realize that there are so many tools available to make building less tedious and create less strain on your muscles and joints. The guide below walks you through a few of the many tools that every small construction company needs to make building easier.

2 September 2016

Lucrative Road Construction Work For Contractors: How To Get Your Piece Of The Road Pie

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If you own and operate a construction company, and you would like to expand into road construction, you have quite the bit of competition. Most bids for this type of work are typically handled in the same way as other bids, but your clients are quite a different caliber. If you want to get your piece of the road pie, as it were, here is where and how to get these jobs.

30 August 2016

FAQ About A Damaged Brick Fireplace

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Is your wallpaper damaged from the high level of moisture in your house? If you have no idea where the moisture is coming from, it might be due to your brick fireplace needing a repair. There are several aspects of a fireplace that can allow water to seep through when in a bad condition. Take a look at this article for the answers to some of the questions that you might have in regards to a damaged brick fireplace.

8 August 2016

Two French Drain Mistakes To Avoid During Installation

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If you have a problem with water drainage around your property, then you may notice water entering your basement after it rains. You may also see water collecting in puddles. If you notice these things, or if the water table is simply high near your home, then you should invest in a french drain that will help to move water away from your house. This helps to reduce basement flooding concerns.

17 May 2016