3 Tasks Where Using a Drilling and Blasting Contractor Benefits Homesteaders

4 December 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Purchasing a homestead for sustainable living generally means taking on a large amount of land. This land is likely not cleared and will need to be in order to transform the homestead into the sustainable dwelling you want to have. If you find yourself in this situation, you may have three specific tasks that require more than you can do on your own. In fact, some of these tasks may require a drilling and blasting contractor. Read More 

Tips for Including Nature in Your Home Design

30 October 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Although nature is all around you, urbanisation and modern building design can make you feel like you are living in a concrete jungle. The lack of greenery and nature accents could slowly make you feel like your energy is depleted as you move from concrete walls in the office to concrete walls at home. If you spend most of your time indoors, you may want to consider building a design in your home construction that would give you a sense of being connected to the outdoors. Read More 

Why Pick Granite Over Ceramic Tiles for Your Kitchen Backsplash?

23 October 2017
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Splashbacks are becoming an increasingly popular part of kitchen renovations, and not without reason. Their main purpose is to protect your kitchen walls from any pesky stains and splashes, but the wide range of materials available also lets you add a splashback that enhances the style of your home. With all those materials from which to choose, coming to a final decision can often feel like an uphill struggle. Most people come down to either granite or ceramic tile — here are just a few reasons why the final decision for your kitchen splashbacks should be granite. Read More 

Why Switching to Hardwood Floors Is a Clever Home Renovation Idea

21 September 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Most home owners renovate so they can meet a certain family need. But home renovation also presents a great chance to increase the value of a home so that the home owner can receive top dollar if they decide to sell the property down the road. If installing new floors is on your to-do list this time round, switching to hardwood floors is a job you should consider undertaking if want to significantly boost the resale value of your home. Read More 

Maintaining Your Water Heater in Tiptop Condition

22 May 2017
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One of the appliances often ignored until it develops a problem is the water heater. Nevertheless, some of the issues that these heaters develop can easily be avoided with routine care and maintenance. In addition to having a professional plumber service your water heater on a scheduled basis, there are several things that you could do to maintain your appliance in tiptop condition. Tip 1: Have your heater insulated Water heaters tend to have a layer of insulation. Read More