2017

Why Call an Urban Planner Before Considering Any Residential Rental Development

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A developer who buys up large plots of land in order to construct new residential homes and apartments for rent should call an urban planner or engineer first, to assist with their planning. An urban planner can note how to best develop that area in order to accommodate new families, new traffic patterns, and the like. Note a few factors such a planner may point out when it comes to your development, so you can adjust plans accordingly and ensure your development is financially successful for years to come.

8 May 2017

The Top Advantages of Frameless Bathroom Mirrors

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Bathrooms are an extremely important part of any home. Usually, there are some basic fixtures you will need in your bathroom. Among the most essential fixtures to add in your bathroom are the mirrors. Before choosing a bathroom mirror, you need to consider your options because there are various types available in the market. One major decision you will have to make when buying a mirror for your bathroom is to choose between a framed and a frameless mirror.

8 May 2017

How to prevent major problems from arising during your construction project

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If you have plans to build a house and are concerned about the possibility of problems arising during your project, read on to learn about some of the things you can do to reduce the chances of things going awry. Only hire trained and experienced labourers The labourers that you hire for your project will determine, at least in part, how complicated or simple the house-building process turns out to be.

8 May 2017

Steps to Follow When Demolishing Your House

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Are you planning to tear down your old home without involving demolition experts? Read on and discover the order of work that you should follow when you start the demolition. Cut Utilities and Services The very first step that you should implement is to identify and cut off all the utilities and services to your home. These include the water supply, electricity, the telephone connection and the gas supply. Cap those utility lines so that you prevent any leak from taking place as you demolish the home.

8 May 2017

Why use wooden crates?

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Since ancient times people have been transporting stuff and one material that was used in packaging is wood. Wooden crates have stood the test of time despite the entry of plastic, metal and cardboard packaging. Here are the reasons why wooden crates are still popular in packaging and shipping today; Customizable Wood is a very easy material to fashion. You can find a wooden crate small enough for a bottle of wine and a bigger crate that spans over five meters tall and wide.

8 May 2017

5 Signs You Should Use Microdrilling for Your Next Project

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If you're developing or improving a building site, there are a range of tunneling and excavation strategies that can work, and in most cases, each situation calls for a unique drilling approach. One type of trenchless drilling is microdrilling. Here are five signs you should consider microdrilling for your next project. 1. The Area Is Hard to Access With many drilling or boring techniques, you need to bring heavy equipment on site.

2 May 2017

Renovation Ideas to Create Extra Living Space in Your Home

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One of the main reasons why many people move is because they need extra living space for their families. But moving home is not always a permanent solution for the problem. For sure, an individual can find or build a new home that is spacious enough to meet the current needs of their family. But just like the home that they moved out of, the new home too can become small over time, forcing homeowners to consider moving out again.

21 April 2017

Natural Ways to Make Rooms With No Windows Feel Bigger

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In some houses, particularly those with older designs, there can be some rooms that don't have windows. These rooms can often be a bit dingy and feel small, no matter which light fittings are placed in them. Here are some idea to naturally create more light in a room with no windows. Add a skylight One of the most effective ways to get more light in a room, if you can't access the external walls to place a window, is using a skylight in the roof.

1 March 2017