When many people think of passive solar homes, they think of homes with low heating bills. However, you can use your passive solar elements to keep your home cool as well. Whether you are designing a new home or trying to make your air conditioning costs cheaper on your existing home, here are some tips to help you out:
1. Install Window Awnings and Window Coverings
If you have large north-facing windows, they should draw in as much sunlight as possible during the winter when the sun is slightly lower.…
The majority of people live in a property which will need painting. At various times throughout a building’s life, the exterior will become faded and flaky. The interior may not suffer so badly and may be repainted on a whim rather than a necessity. Painting is a task which appears very easy to do and most DIY minded people will achieve a decent result. However, sometimes professional painters are the only way to go.…
If you’re looking for an affordable but effective way of cooling various rooms in your home, you may want to consider a split system air conditioning system. This type of system is commonly used in hotels as it cools one large room or space at a time, but isn’t the same as a window air conditioner. A split air conditioning system has one unit that is connected directly to tubing that runs outside the home, unlike a central unit that requires ductwork around your entire home.…
Tiles are a great flooring material. They are durable, aesthetically pleasing and easy to maintain. If you are planning a tiling job, there are various tips and tricks you can use for a more professional finish. They include the following:
Choosing the tiles
There are so many different types of tiles available in the market, each with its own unique quality. Therefore, you have to choose the right tile for the home depending on factors such as traffic, exposure to water and appearance among other factors.…
The materials you use for any renovation work around the home will be only as strong as the connectors you use to join them together. Using the wrong types of connectors can mean compromising the integrity of any project, and weak connectors are a common cause of construction failure. Note a few tips for choosing the right connector for any construction or renovation project in your home.
1. When to use nails versus screws…
You can easily bring down your residential water consumption by investing in high quality gutters and downpipes for your roof. This is more so true for individuals who live in high-rainfall areas. That having been said, you may decide to install gutters and downpipes on your own so as to save on money that would have otherwise been used to pay a professional roofer. Here are a few safety tips for installing roof gutters and downpipes on your own.…
Glass splashbacks are very on trend, and they are a great way to modernise your kitchen. The glass surface is easy to clean, yet hard to scratch, and the reflective nature of the glass helps make smaller kitchens seem larger. Not to mention they double as a whiteboard to write shopping lists or other notes. Glass splashbacks are available in a range of colours and do not lose their colour over time unlike wall papers and vinyl finishes.…
Looking to rent a crane for your business? Hiring industrial cranes are now more cost-effective than ever because cranes are now of a quality and number never seen before. There is a large amount of crane types, each with different specialties and uses.
What are the more common of these crane types? And in what cases should you consider hiring them?
Mobile Cranes
Mobile cranes are a very basic and common type of crane.…
A new roof can increase the value of your home, provide additional protection and even save you money if you install the right kind of material. Though you may be tempted to go with the popular choice of asphalt shingle or wood shingle, another option is to opt for a slate roof. If you haven’t consider slate, or don’t know much about its qualities, here’s a quick rundown.
1. Longer Lifespan—When you think of slate, you think of a tough, durable material that has a great impact resistance.…
If you’re putting up a new building, the quality of roof trusses used can greatly determine its structural integrity. As a result, it is essential for you to get a roof truss supplier that can make deliveries on time, tailor desired roof truss designs, and provide technical assistance if required. For that reason, it is important to consider the following factors.
Geographical Location Of Supplier
Roof trusses are characteristically heavy since they’re usually made from hardwood, aluminium or steel.…