2019

Two Ways to Make Building Your Own Home More Affordable

Construction & Contractors Blog

There are a number of things that you can do to make the process of building your own home more affordable. Carry on reading to discover what these things are. Consider subdividing your plot into multiple land divisions and selling off a portion of it If you're concerned about the costs of creating your own home, then you might want to consider subdividing your plot and selling off one of the land divisions.

26 April 2019

2 Safety Tips to Keep in Mind When Performing Construction Work in the Autumn

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If your building project needs to be carried out during the autumn, here are a few safety tips that you should bear in mind. 1. Sweep away any wet leaves that land on the scaffolding platforms on a regular basis. On wet, blustery autumn days, the scaffolding you erect on your site may quickly end up covered in soggy, fallen leaves. When this happens, it is essential for your construction crew, who use the scaffolding, to quickly sweep up these leaves.

8 April 2019

Two Tips for Security-Conscious Homeowners Who Plan to Undertake Garden Renovation Projects

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If you are a security-conscious homeowner and want to give your garden area a makeover, you may find the advice below to be quite helpful. Don't scrimp when purchasing the timber and paint for any new fences that you plan to build If your garden area is in need of a new fence and you plan to have one specially built by your contractor, it is important not to scrimp when you buy the materials and the paint for this feature.

13 March 2019

Fibreglass Insulation Installation: 5 Safety Tips to Remember

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Fibreglass insulation is a popular type of insulation found in most homes. The key benefit is that fibreglass doesn't wear out or become inefficient over time, making it an energy-effective and affordable form of insulation for your house. Although it's fairly easy to use fibreglass for insulation, below are some important insulation installation tips you should keep in mind. Breathing You can easily suffer from respiratory complications when you inhale the extremely fine glass fibres.

13 February 2019

4 Reasons to Consider Fitting a Skylight in Your Kitchen

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There are plenty of great things you can fit in your kitchen, but one thing you might not have thought about is a skylight. Here are four great reasons why your kitchen deserves one. 1. Makes the Room Feel Larger Not everyone is blessed with a large kitchen. As most people need to both prepare and eat their meals in the kitchen, the space often feels smaller than they'd like it to be.

21 January 2019