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Whether building a new home or revamping an old one, it feels good to be able to rely on an experienced contractor to make sure the job gets done right. But just because you have a professional by your side doesn't mean that you shouldn't have an understanding of how your construction project should be handled. If you don't know what to expect from your contractor, their team, and even your own efforts during construction, you won't know whether anything important is being overlooked or that labor production is inefficiant. This blog was designed to provide visitors like you with the tips, tricks, insights, and guidelines that are needed to successfully oversee any type of construction project. Thanks for stopping by!

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How To Safely Turn Your Fireplace Into A Festive Advent Calendar For Christmas

20 November 2014
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

At Christmastime, your custom fireplace mantle may be one of your favorite places to decorate. You don't need to limit your fireplace decorations to only pine garlands, ornaments, lights, or other glittery items on the mantle. You can decorate the fireplace's brick or stone front as well, turning it into one large Advent calendar. Here are instructions to turn your fireplace into a countdown calendar to Christmas day. Advent was first celebrated in the fourth century and began on a Sunday, four weeks before Christmas. Read More …

Choosing A Roof For Your Mediterranean-Style Dream Home

19 November 2014
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

Are you building a Mediterranean-style house? If so, you probably already know that Mediterranean-style homes draw their inspiration from the sunny, cheerful abodes in Italy, Greece, and Spain.  You're likely already planning on incorporating stucco walls painted a neutral color such as peach or yellow into your new house, as well as an open floor plan, and plenty of columns and archways. What about the roof, though? If you're stuck on deciding what material will best top your Mediterranean-style dream home, read on to learn what your options are. Read More …

6 Things To Fix Before Selling Your Home

13 November 2014
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

Selling your home isn't just about cleaning it up and putting it on the market. With so many other competing homes, you have to do everything you can to appeal to homebuyers. These 6 things you must fix before selling your home will dramatically improve your chances of selling and increase your selection of potential buyers. Landscaping Your landscaping is one of the first thing homebuyers see when visiting your home. Read More …

2 Ways To Eliminate Debris From Your Tap Water

11 November 2014
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

When you turn on your faucet or shower head, you want to receive clean water. However, your plumbing system is causing problems—rather than being clean or even potable, your tap water is filled with rust, minerals, or other particles. Instead of continuing to tolerate these contaminants, eliminate them entirely by arranging for one or both of these plumbing services: System Repiping Your home's plumbing system won't last forever. If your plumbing system is more than a couple decades old, then it may already be running on its last leg. Read More …

What You Should Know About The Smell Of Rotten Eggs From Hydrogen Sulfide

28 October 2014
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

The unpleasant stench of rotten eggs... it's undeniable. The toxic compound that gives the smell of rotten eggs is hydrogen sulfide. When you smell this odor in your home, it's highly unlikely that you have rotten eggs. The odor is more likely coming from your gas line, sewer line, drainage system or water supply. It's important to find the source, because hydrogen sulfide can cause serious health problems. Here's what you need to know about hydrogen sulfide and how to find the source of it in your home. Read More …