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Using a Contractor to Improve Your Home

Hello, my name is Tony and I live in New South Wales with my wife and three lovely kids. We recently inherited some money and decided to finally carry out some renovation and remodelling work on our home. We have lived in the property since 1999 and have never really carried out any major work on it. I didn't really know where to start so I got in touch with my friend who works in construction. He was a big help. He put me in touch with some great construction contractors who were able to carry out the work. I decided to start this blog to encourage others who are planning to have work carried out on their homes.

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The Dangers of Asbestos: Why You Should Check Before Renovating an Old Warehouse
Are you thinking about renovating an old warehouse? If so, and before you dive headfirst into such a project, it's important to consider any potential hazards that could cause harm, like asbestos. What do you need to know about the dangers? What Is Asbestos? Asbestos was frequently used in construction at one time. It's been linked to many serious health issues, including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. If asbestos-containing materials are disturbed during renovation or demolition work, tiny fibres can become airborne and inhaled.

Keeping Your Basement Dry: How to Properly Waterproof Your Space
It's easy to overlook a basement when it comes to home maintenance and improvements. But, the truth is that basements can be a source of many issues if they aren't properly maintained. One of the most common issues is water damage. If your basement isn't waterproofed, you'll be facing a host of problems, from mould and mildew to structural problems. But how do you ensure that this space is as waterproofed as possible?

Does Your Home Need Piling?
Has your home begun to develop a lean? Perhaps, you are finding that windows and doors are not opening and closing as easily as they once did. Maybe, you have spotted a few jagged cracks starting to form on the walls of your home, or you may have noticed that the floor of the property is no longer level. Whatever signs you have identified, a problem with the foundation of your building cannot be ignored.

Four Questions to Ask Yourself When Hiring a Shopfitter
Opening a new shop can be very exciting and really benefit your business, but there's a lot to consider. This article explains four important questions you should ask yourself when working with a shopfitter to create your dream shop. Do You Want to Keep Any of the Shop's Original Fittings?  The last tenant or owner of your shop may have left various fixtures and fittings, and you should start by deciding if you want to keep any of them.

4 Services Provided by New Home Builders
If you are planning to build a new home, you may wonder about the services new home builders provide. This post will list four services that new home builders typically offer. Keep reading to learn more! 1. Design Services   When building your dream home, you want to work with a builder who offers design services. They will consider the size of your lot, the climate in your area and your budget to create a custom design for your new home.

Key Points to Know about Drainage Excavation for Your Business
Commercial businesses can have several issues when it comes to drainage. You may have a drainage system that was put in place years before. You can also have a drainage system that is no longer suitable for your building or property size. When an issue with your drainage occurs, you may find yourself facing drainage excavation as your option. Here are some key points to know about drainage excavation and your property.

Why You Can't Remove Asbestos Yourself
Remodelling a home is not always that straightforward, especially when it's a much older home that needs to be thoroughly updated. A lot of brave homeowners try to do as much work on their own as possible to save money, but there are some issues that those homeowners should never touch. Instead, it's necessary to call in professionals. For example, rewiring the entire house needs a professional electrician. And if the house has anything that might have asbestos in it, an asbestos removal company needs to be called in.

Top 4 Money-Saving Tips for Land Surveys
Land surveys are necessary for many reasons. Whether you are buying property or looking to develop your current one, land surveys may come in handy in many ways. First, land surveys will help you identify your property's precise boundaries and the location of utilities and easements. In addition, land surveys will help you know whether your property is a floodplain and the location of improvements, structures, additions and geographical features that may affect your land's use.

What Is the Best Approach to Complex Facilities Maintenance?
When you're in charge of a large commercial facility, you may also be responsible for profitability and reputation. You'll want to make sure that activities can take place without delay during normal hours of operation, avoid shut down where at all possible and keep all your customers happy. Yet, you need to be on your toes due to the many potential hiccups along the way, and you may need to be an exceptional manager to deal with individual maintenance companies waiting in the wings.

The Many Advantages of Hiring Steel Scaffolding
Steel scaffolding is sometimes called tubular scaffolding, as it is constructed from steel tubes that are fixed together, rather than planks made from timber or bamboo. It is a popular form of scaffolding in construction work but is it the right material for your project? Here are some of the advantages of hiring steel scaffolding. 1. Strength Firstly, steel is a very strong and durable material. This means that the scaffolding will be much stronger than traditional timber scaffolding.