3 Ways To Use Landscaping Rock To Control Drainage Issues

8 September 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Drainage is one of those considerations that many new homeowners know little about until they're dealing with huge puddles in their backyard or soil covering their driveway. Erosion control, mud prevention, and even foundation damage control is all possible with better drainage around your home. Control backyard and front yard flooding with these three landscaping rock projects. Dry Creek A dry creek is a trench or drainage ditch that follows the natural contours of your property to gather water and deliver it to a dry well or storm water drain. Read More

Choosing The Best Fire Sprinkler System For Your Unique Business Needs

20 August 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If your company has expanded to the point where you are building a new office building to house it, then selecting the correct fire sprinkler system is essential. There are four main types of fire sprinkler systems used in commercial environments, including: wet pipe systems dry pipe systems pre-action systems deluge systems The right fire sprinkler system for your new office building depends upon three different things: the necessary level of protection location inside of the structure the local building codes While each of the four different fire sprinkler systems will adequately put out a fire, they do vary in cost of installation, future maintenance needs, and time delays for the delivery of water. Read More

Three Uses For Automatic Doors On Your House

26 July 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When you think automatic doors, there is a very good chance that you are not picturing them in a house. You can imagine them in a grocery store or some other type of business where lots of customers float through. Yet, you can put automatic doors on your house just as easily as they are installed in commercial settings. Here are some uses and ideas for these doors on your house. Read More

4 Benefits Of Using Spray Foam Insulation

28 June 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

One thing you will want to do as a homeowner is to ensure that your property is well insulated. This can assist in keeping your monthly costs down and your house in the best possible condition. A great way to reach this goal is by relying on spray foam for this job. Doing so can help you have many advantages and being aware of what these may motivate you to get started on this task today. Read More

3 Reasons To Consider Replacing Your Old Metal Roof With Asphalt Shingles

15 June 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Whether due to wear and tear, extensive damage, or just an interest in updating your home, there are many reasons to consider replacing your old metal roof with asphalt shingles. Here are just a few of them: Save Some Money Both Now and Later When it comes to the actual cost of the roofing, asphalt shingles are typically a lot less expensive than metal and other roof types, so you can save some money on your material costs when replacing your roof. Read More

Ceiling Fans: Install Yourself or Hire an Electrician

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I loved the idea of having a ceiling fan in every room in my home. It would help move air and keep the home cooler, which could decrease how often I had to run my air conditioner. However, I wasn't sure whether I should install the ceiling fans myself or hire a licensed electrician to do the job for you. I spent a lot of time researching and weighing the pros and cons of installing ceiling fans myself and hiring an electrician. Ultimately, I hired someone, just based on my skill level and the number of fans I needed installed. I didn't want that research to go to waste, so I started this blog. I hope that the information I have learned and shared will help you make the decision that is right for you when it comes to installing ceiling fans yourself or hiring a professional.