When your company needs to move into a new facility, you have the choice of buying or leasing a location, or building one from the ground up. While each choice may have its own advantages, you don’t want to assume that building a new facility is more costly or that buying an older building is automatically the right choice. Note a few benefits of building a new commercial facility versus buying or leasing.…
Read More »Many tasks around a property involve using a ladder so that you can access elevated parts in order to repair or maintain them. For example, if you are cleaning out the gutters or if you are repairing a broken roof tile. While you work, it is critical that you provide yourself with a solid and secure base to work from. This can sometimes mean making small modifications to the ladder or the environment, and the end result is a secure and safer ladder to work from.…
Read More »In these tough economic times, it is often better to give your roof a new lease of life (by restoring it) instead of replacing it altogether. However, that decision to restore or replace is not entirely based on monetary considerations alone. A roofing inspector has to assess your roof in order to suggest the best remedy for it. This article discusses some factors that the roof inspector pays attention to before recommending roof restoration or replacement.…
Read More »Hiring a removalist company is one of the best choices for moving your home or office. You might be tempted to just handle this move on your own with a rental truck and a few friends or staff members willing to help out, but the services offered by a removalist company can make the entire move faster and easier overall. You might also be surprised by some of the services that many removalist companies offer that will make the entire process faster and simpler.…
Read More »Investing in a gorgeous new patio is only the beginning. There’s no point in having all that wonderful new space just sitting there naked and neglected. Furnish your patio well and it will complement your home, and provide a perfect outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining your friends. Stuck without ideas? Here are some great tips to get your creative juices flowing. 1. Separate ‘rooms’ Think about the purpose of your new patio, and use groups of furniture to mark out different areas or ‘rooms’.…
Read More »Building inspections, also known as pre-purchase inspections are not always easily understood. One of the reasons is that people think a building inspection is only performed on old homes or buildings, but it can be just as beneficial when you are buying something that was just built. If you are a buyer in the real estate market, here are some answers to commonly asked building inspection questions to help you understand how it can benefit you.…
Read More »When it comes to painting your home, undoubtedly no room will be left untouched. However, as much as people take pride in the paint job done in the living room and bedroom, rarely is such glorification given to the bathroom. This should not be the case though. If anything, your bathroom’s paint job needs additional care considering it is always coming into contact with wetness and humidity. Here are some tips from a commercial painter on how to make wise decisions for your bathroom’s paint job as well as making the most of it once completed.…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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.…
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