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Do You Really Need a Step Ladder?
The ladder is quite obviously an essential of any construction professional. Whether you’re a builder, window fitter, insulator or even cleaner, ladders are a crucial piece of equipment. The issue is, there are actually a number of different types of ladder, and you might need one set of ladders for one job, and a different pair for a different job. Ultimately, this could be quite costly, so you might start to wonder, do I need step ladders, retractable... ❯❯❯
Spring Spruce on a Shoestring
It’s the time of year when most homeowners are rifling through their possessions in the throes of a Spring clean out, throwing away the dust-gathered clutter of Winter and opening the windows to let the new season penetrate through the home. Along with this large scale cleanout often comes the desire to redecorate, giving a new look for the year ahead. However, particularly with our economic climate being as it is, redecoration is not always that easy an... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Staying Warm at Home Without Turning Up the Heat
If you look outside your window, there is a good chance that you are still seeing snow or rain falling – even though it’s officially spring. Your first instinct may be to turn the thermostat all the way up on your furnace and let the warm air flow. However, not only can this become quite pricey – especially after such a long winter – but it can also start to negatively impact the environment and the atmosphere. Luckily, there are many ways to stay warm... ❯❯❯
5 Benefits of Buying Land to Build a New Home
Have you been thinking about buying a new house? If so, have you ever considered purchasing some new land to go along with it? Although you might initially think that it’s expensive investment, the reality is that there are actually several benefits that come along with taking this particular approach. If you’re curious to know about some of the advantages that come with buying land in order to build a new house, we’ve got five of them for you below: It... ❯❯❯
How to Design a Professional Style Kitchen in Your Home
If you’re someone who truly enjoys spending time in your kitchen, have you ever thought about giving it a bit of an upgrade? We don’t just mean changing the walls to another color or purchasing a new kitchen table; we mean actually renovating it so that it appears to be a professional kitchen. If initially this sounds like a huge task, we can understand why you might feel that way, but actually it’s simply about knowing the steps that you need to take in... ❯❯❯
5 Basic Home Security Tips for New Homeowners
When you buy your first home, whether it’s turnkey or a fixer-upper opportunity, there’s probably some work to be done. With an older home you may need to do some major renovations, but even new homes need some personal touches with paint and flooring. So one thing you might not immediately hone in on when it comes to your property is the level of security. And since you definitely don’t want to experience a home invasion robbery, it’s a good idea to look... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Dealing With Plumbing Issues in a New Home
A new home will have its unique kinks that you need to work out. Inevitably, things will crack, break down or show signs of misalignment. This is simply par for the course. Once you work through these issues, thought, things will become more normal and equalized. However, when it comes to plumbing issues, you need take extra special care – mainly because your plumbing and drainage system is such an integral part of your home’s ability to operate efficientl... ❯❯❯
An Essential Guide to Circular Saws
Circular saws are an invaluable piece of equipment for all serious DIYers. With a single, sharped-toothed metal blade, they are capable of high speed precision sawing which yields fantastic results. For people looking to cut through large sheets of plywood or make long linear cuts – without spending an arm and a leg – circular saws are invaluable. Whether you choose to buy a cheap one from a budget hardware outlet, or if you invest in a quality, long-lasti... ❯❯❯
Traffic Management on Site
Seven workers die every year on construction sites as a result of accidents involving vehicles. A further ninety-three are injured. That’s one hundred more than it should be. The law stipulates that construction sites should be organised so that vehicles and pedestrians using site routes can move around safely, but these people weren’t safe. Construction site vehicle accidents can and should be prevented by the effective management of transport operations... ❯❯❯
Mini Diggers: Useful Tips for Excavating Foundations
Performing excavation work yourself, such as for a new extension in you home, is very manageable, provided you adhere to correct health and safety procedures. Here are some top tips to help you on your way. Determining Excavation Depth In general, strip foundations should be around 1 metre deep, though this may vary depending on the building. After you’ve dug this, you’ll need to call in the District Surveyor, to ensure that the base provides substantial... ❯❯❯
Low Cost Heating Solutions for Homeowners
With fuel bills rising constantly, most homeowners and homebuilders will be looking to find the cheapest, most efficient way to heat their homes. In the current economic climate, relying on expensive and energy-sucking heaters is no longer a viable option. Here are some great alternatives that save energy, as well as money. Proper Insulation Having proper insulation installed in your home is not so much a form of heating as a form of coldness prevention.... ❯❯❯
Easily Identifiable Home Roofing Problems
Roofs are a large investment. In order to protect your investment and ensure that it can last a lifetime, you need to be aware of signs that you roof may be damaged. Here a some of the most easy to identify home roofing problems for homeowners to keep an eye out for. Often you can tell a roof needs maintenance from the inside. If you notice, indoor leaks, dampness, stains, bubbles, bulges or discolorations, you likely have an exterior roof leak on your... ❯❯❯
Basics of Hardscape and Landscape Design for Homeowners
When working on the exterior of your home, it is important to consider both the landscaping and hardscaping of your property. Landscaping refers to the garden, plants and greenery of a yard and how they are arranged. Hardscaping refers to the non-plant design of a yard such as patios, walls, furniture and more. Here are some of the basics of hardscape and landscape design for homeowners. When focusing on hardscape, you can usually make drastic, positive... ❯❯❯
5 Window and Door Weatherstripping Tips for Homeowner
Weatherstripping is one of the key components in a home’s ability to retain energy and maintain even temperatures. In fact, many homeowners discount the importance of weatherstripping and then wonder why their energy bills are so high. Although there are also a plethora of other reasons why weather stripping is so important. For instance, it prevents moisture and condensation from building up in the window casements – moisture that can cause mold, mildew... ❯❯❯
The Latest Outdoor Furniture Trends for Homeowners in 2014
Perhaps one of the most surprising side effects to come out of the Great Recession is the trend towards outdoor living spaces. Many homeowners unable to sell their properties and upgrade as planned have found themselves looking for ways to increase their limited square footage and make the most of their homes until they are able to trade up to a larger property. And they have done this in some cases by outfitting their outdoor spaces to create the... ❯❯❯
5 Effective Ways to Halt Foreclosure Proceedings
For the most part, the rampant foreclosures that dominated the early years following the bursting bubble of the housing market and the onset of the Great Recession are nothing more than a distant memory. If you look at the number of foreclosed houses on the market today, you’ll see a marked decrease from just a few years ago. And yet, foreclosures are not limited to times of economic downturn. There are always going to be a small number of homeowners who,... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Winning a Home in a Multiple Offer Situation
The dream for any homeowner trying to sell property is that there will be multiple bids and that at least two of the parties will engage in a bidding war, driving up the price so that the seller can get better than market value. Unfortunately, this is not the ideal situation for buyers attempting to purchase a house they have their heart set on. While you might have a pretty firm price in mind going into the prospect, chances are good you’ll put up a... ❯❯❯
Is your garage big enough?
Garages across the UK have been a conventional size for a number of years. They are rectangular in shape, roughly 3m in width and 5m in length. However, when this size was established over 50 years ago, they were made this size to house the cars of that day. Yet in recent years, cars have become wider and longer, making the garage a redundant space, unable to house many modern day cars. Now some homeowners have taken the decision to develop their garage... ❯❯❯
Different Types of Security Lock Solutions for Your Home
When it comes to protecting your home and family, there is likely nothing you won’t do. Luckily, there are various options on the market that provide you with the resources to lock up your home to avoid threats to your home such as robbers or intruders. Here are a few of the different types of security lock solutions available on the marker for use in your home. First, you may choose to use a simple padlock. The benefit of a padlock is that it does not... ❯❯❯
Before It Gets Cold: 5 Winterization Tips for Homeowners
Often homeowners wait until the last minute to prepare their homes for winter, or the forget altogether and end up dealing with it when the cold months have already begun. In order to keep your home safe, stay warm, and reduce stress it is essential that you winterize in advance before it gets cold. Here are 5 winterization prep tips for homeowners that are simple and effective. Have your furnace inspected. You never want to find out that you will need... ❯❯❯
