2021

How to Plan for a Successful Partial Demolition for Your Home

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Partial building demolitions allow homeowners to create extra interior spaces, merge existing rooms and make other major structural alterations to the home. Unlike other demolition projects, partial demolitions only aim at bringing down a selected section of the building. Thus, when done incorrectly, they can lead to costly, irreversible damage to a structure. If you are planning a partial demolition on your home, here are a few tips to guarantee the success of the project.

15 December 2021

Two Tips to Follow When Buying a Plot for Your New Home

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Here are two tips to follow when you are buying a plot to construct a home on. Don't make any definite plans for the building project before the land surveyor is finished their work Because building a house is a long, complicated and expensive process, you will probably be eager to get started with planning it as soon as you can. However, it is important to wait until the land surveyor has fully evaluated your plot and provided you with their report before you make any concrete plans (such as instructing your building contractor to begin drawing up house plans, hiring subcontractors or purchasing construction materials).

29 October 2021

A Guide On How To Execute A Knockdown Rebuild

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Over time, your needs change, and your house loses its functionality. For example, it could be that your family has grown larger or that you need a modern living area or kitchen. A knockdown rebuild is the easiest way to resolve this puzzle. Simply put, you knock down the old building and build a new home. This excerpt discusses how to conduct a successful knockdown rebuild.  House Design Ask your architect to design your new home.

16 September 2021

Tile Rating Schemes to Consider When Choosing Bathroom Floor Tiles

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Porcelain and ceramic bathroom tiles come in a vast array of colours and designs. But you also need to think about practical considerations, such as how much wear a tile can withstand and how slippery it is if you're laying it across the floor. Another aspect of multitoned tiles is how uniform in appearance they are, from tile to tile. To help you pick the best option for your bathroom, tiles are rated according to their various attributes.

30 July 2021

Top Benefits of Concrete Panels for Building

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Concrete panels are popular building materials, and there is a chance that you will be interested in using concrete panels for your own building project once you learn a little more about them. If you have an upcoming building project coming up, and if you are trying to figure out which building materials should be used for your project, then you should consider concrete panels. Concrete panels can be great for building for the following reasons and more.

21 June 2021

Driveway Spray Sealing: An Introduction

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Anyone who has ever had to live with a cracking and buckled driveway knows that it's not just an eyesore. It can be downright dangerous if you end up taking a spill when it gives way beneath your feet, which is why there are so many people out there who would do anything to restore the unsightly asphalt on their driveway. Fortunately, driveway sealing projects don't have to be costly or time-consuming — these three simple tips can help make the process as painless and simple as possible.

5 April 2021

Freezer Room Construction: A Beginner's Guide

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Freezer rooms are used in restaurants and supermarkets to store large quantities of food. They are primarily designed for the storage and preservation of frozen food but do also offer protection from pests. Freezer rooms are usually located at the back of a building with a door that can be securely closed for storing perishable goods. This post will provide some tips for constructing a freezer room so you can make sure that the work is done correctly.

5 April 2021

3 Land Development Strategies You Need to Know

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Most people who invest in real estate consider raw land development a complex investment strategy. However, the process complexities should not discourage you from venturing into it, especially if you feel inspired. It is possible to do all your homework and completely understand how the real estate industry works. The only difference between investing in developed real estate and raw land is that raw land involves a few more steps. 

17 February 2021

A Simple Guide to Shower Screens

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Shower screens can be installed during a bathroom renovation or when your house is being constructed. The latter is the best time because your house is designed to accommodate all your bathroom shower screen needs. Shower screens that are installed during bathroom renovations may limit you to particular designs because you might not have plenty of room to work with. That said, here is what you need to know about shower screens:

8 January 2021