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3 Reasons Metal Buildings Are Ideal For An Agricultural Setting

19 April 2017

As your farm business grows and expands, you will likely find the need to have more buildings on your property, whether it is for shelter for your livestock, storage of your machinery, or otherwise. While many agricultural business owners will take the steps to hire someone to build them a barn, it is a much better idea to simply hire a metal building contractor. metal buildings are highly prized in residential and business settings for a lot of reasons.

Creating A Luxurious Powder Room For Guests

29 March 2017

If you have a half-bath on the main floor of your home, you may want to consider giving it a remodel to create a stunning powder room guests can use when they visit. Here are just a few ideas you can use as you plan your bathroom remodel as you plan your project with your general contractor. Replace The Medicine Cabinet You can use the medicine cabinet in your main bathroom for discreetly storing personal items.

Tips For First Time Home Buyers: A Few Reasons Why You Should Attend Your Home Inspection

27 March 2017

As an anxious first-time home buyer, chances are you've taken your time, researched every aspect of securing a mortgage and shopping for the ideal house. However, there is another important aspect of purchasing a home that you might be overlooking: securing an inspection. In addition to hiring a qualified, knowledgeable inspector, it's important to also accompany them while they take a thorough look through your potential first home. Here are just a few of the reasons why you shouldn't skip your home inspection:

Work From Home? 4 Must-Haves For An Organized, Efficient Home Office

2 February 2017

If your home office is a disorganized mess, you're probably losing money. Studies have shown that not only does disorganization cause stress, which lowers your productivity, it can also cost you cold-hard cash. For example, many unorganized people purchase unnecessary supplies when they can't find their stash. Late fees, missed appointments and lost money all add up as well. Fortunately, you can take control of your home office and get organized.

How To Decide Between Replacing Damaged Rafters And Stabilizing The Wood

20 July 2015

Most roof leaks start out small and seep into the attic or ceiling space for years before you notice any damage. This leaves the rafters partially or completely rotted, since dry rot can set in even after you stop the source of moisture. Learn how to evaluate your damaged rafters and make the choice between hiring a repair team to stabilize or replace the beams. Checking the Budget For many families, the cost of roof repairs is the primary decision making factor.

4 Questions To Answer Before You Remodel A Bathroom In Your Old House

28 April 2015

As odd as this may sound, almost 17% of homes in 1960 did not have an interior bathroom. When homeowners decided to install bathrooms in those houses they usually had limited space to work with, which is why many of these bathrooms are small. If you own a home that has one of these post-construction bathrooms, you may be considering a bathroom remodel complete with expanding the bathroom size. First, however, there are a few important questions to answer.

Diagnosing And Treating Chinese Drywall In Your U.S. Home

9 April 2015

As a homeowner, you most likely understand the importance of having a clean and appealing house. Unfortunately, you are probably not placing enough concern into your home's overall construction. From improper and unsafe building codes to the use of toxic chemicals and materials, poor home construction can lead to expensive repairs and health hazards. Considering an estimated 20 million square feet of toxic Chinese drywall was brought into the United States since 2004, understanding the dangers of this building material is wise.

5 Options For Jazzing Up Your Concrete Patio With Alternative Aggregates

1 April 2015

When it comes time to add a patio to your backyard, concrete from sites like http://www.claggett.net is the best building material for the project because it's affordable and speeds up the installation process. However, plain gray concrete looks a little boring without some extra decoration. Try mixing one of these alternative aggregates into the cement in place of gravel to add a hint of beauty without spending hours dyeing and stamping your new patio.