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Top Considerations When You Are Selecting Bi-fold Doors for Your Newly Built Home

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Bi-fold doors comprise a minimum of two panels that fold onto themselves to open. The panels are often all linked together using hinges. Bi-fold doors are not created equal, and there are a lot of things that you should consider if you are thinking about installing these doors in your newly constructed home. Here are some of the top considerations you should make.  Number of panels: As already mentioned earlier, bi-folds are made up of at least two panels, meaning you can find bi-fold doors with three, four, five, six or more panels all connected together.

24 April 2017

Two common mistakes to avoid when renovating your bathroom

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Renovating your bathroom is a great way to add value to your property and make this frequently-visited part of the home more enjoyable to use. If you're thinking about taking on this type of project, here are two very common mistakes which you should try to avoid making. Doing your own waterproofing Waterproofing is a crucial step that must be undertaken during any bathroom renovation project; this process involves the adding a protective barrier to the floors and walls of a bathroom, in order to prevent moisture produced in this area from seeping into and damaging other parts of the property.

18 April 2017

Residential Construction and the Design Process

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With advancements in construction technology, design software, and even architectural preferences, residential constructions have become more and more dynamic. Gone are the days of the mundane box-like structures many people opted for in building designs for a home. Today, shopping for building designs is as easy as the click of a button, or the choice of a photo online from multiple design styles. Whereas these advancements have made the building design step of residential construction quicker and far more dynamic than ever, it is also becoming quite a slippery slope that can leave many with regretted choices.

28 March 2017

Tips to Help You Prepare for Emergency Plumbing Services

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The idea of having to call an emergency plumbing service has likely run across your mind, just as it has the minds of most homeowners. You know that you will likely need to do this at some point, but beyond that, you may not think about what goes into this type of service call. Before you find yourself in a panic, in knee deep water and chaos, consider these tips. They will help you to prepare for that inevitable call to an emergency plumber and for their service call.

24 March 2017

Aluminium Scaffolding: 3 Benefits

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Aluminium scaffolding structures are frequently used in the construction industry. Scaffolding is used for to create work platforms for a range of purposes such as carrying out repairs, cleaning windows and guttering and installing windows and roofs. Below is a guide to 3 benefits of using scaffolding. Increased safety A major benefit of using an aluminium scaffold structures when working on a site is the increased safety that they provide. When working at height, contractors can be placed at significant risk so you should not take safety for granted.

22 March 2017

Security Alarms: Top Features to Include In Your System

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For some people who may have never bought a security alarm, they may be conjuring up images of the analogue versions that would emanate loud shrieks when their property is breached. The reality is that security systems have come a long way from these types of systems. With technological advancements, there is a host of features that you could opt for that would enhance your safety as well as the convenience of owning a security alarm system.

21 March 2017

Top Factors That Influence Choice of Building Materials for New Homes

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Building your home from scratch is always an exciting project. This is because you have a great opportunity to construct a design that suits your requirements and is unique from the rest. But new building construction projects come with their fair share of challenges that if are not anticipated can lead to serious problems down the road.  If you intend to build a new house from the ground up, you should keep in mind that choice of materials is very important.

15 March 2017

Top Benefits of Cellulose Insulation

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If you are looking for insulation material for your home, cellulose insulation is a popular option you should consider trying. Made from recycled paper, cellulose insulation is among the most sought after insulation types because of the range of benefits it offers homeowners. By investing in cellulose insulation, here are 3 major ways you stand to gain. Higher Thermal Performance Thermal performance is usually a top priority for many homeowners looking for insulation materials for their homes.

15 March 2017

Factors to Consider Before Hiring a Skip Bin for a Family Party

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Family parties are some of the best moments for any family out there. This is especially true for families where siblings and parents only get to see each other every so often. However, for reunions to be fun, preparations have to be made well in advance, including hiring of skip bins. If you want the after-party cleanup process to be as smooth as possible, then you need to know a few things about hiring skip bins.

15 March 2017

Residential Carpentry Jobs Best Left to a Professional

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If you're somewhat handy with a hammer and circular saw, and can access online videos that explain home repair and renovation work, you may assume you can easily manage home carpentry jobs on your own. This can be a mistake, as some jobs are more complicated than you may realize and should be left to a professional. Note a few of those jobs and why you should never try to tackle them on your own, even if you consider yourself very handy around the house.

14 March 2017