Treating, Repairing and Designing Timber Fences and DecksTreating, Repairing and Designing Timber Fences and Decks

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Treating, Repairing and Designing Timber Fences and Decks

Welcome to my blog! My name is Brenda, and I love designing homes and landscaping yards. In particular, I love implementing natural wood and timber into my designs. Last year, I put on new timber decking and added a fence. to our garden Through the process of working with a contractor and doing a lot of independent research, I was able to get just the type of decking and fencing I wanted, and now, I am adamant about taking great care of it. In this blog, I am going to cover a gamut of concepts related to timber decking, and I might into delve into some other posts about construction or DIY. I hope that you like my ideas!

How to Avoid Compromising Your Safety As You Use a Rented Excavator

12 July 2016
 Categories: , Blog

Many homeowners can easily operate excavators, such as mini excavators, during the execution of a home improvement project. However, some homeowners may not know to implement the safety measures that a seasoned excavator operator pays attention to. Consequently, the safety of the homeowner may be compromised by his or her laxity or limited knowledge on matters of excavator safety. This article discusses some precautions that you should keep in mind when you decide to operate an excavator during a home improvement project. Read More 

Foundation repair methods | Best ways to repair a faulty foundation

8 July 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

The foundation serves a major role in your home; it supports your walls and the weight of the rest of the building. That's what makes it a very important part of the home. The foundation maintains the structural integrity of the house and keeps it from tumbling down. Problems with foundations need to be taken care of with immediate attention. Some signs that your foundation is faulty include cracks on walls or bulging floors. Read More 

Four Tips on Using a Skip to Clean Out a Foreclosed Property

6 July 2016
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If you have bought a foreclosed property that is a disaster inside, you may need to hire a skip to hold rubbish as you clean out the property. Want to ensure the experience goes smoothly? Take a look at these tips: 1. Place the skip in the back garden. If possible, when the skip arrives, place it in the back garden of the house. Putting it in the back keeps it out of the way of passersby who may climb on it or dig through it, potentially putting you at liability risk if they get hurt. Read More 

Concrete Demolition Waste: Re-use Or Recycle?

30 June 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

The demolition of residential structures often generates significant quantities of concrete waste. Gone are the days when such waste would inadvertently end up as non-biodegradable materials in a landfill. Crushed concrete can be re-used for different purposes or it can be recycled. This article provides a few insights that will help you determine whether to re-use or recycle crushed concrete. When To Re-Use DIY-minded homeowners often think that they can only re-use crushed concrete as a sub-base for a new asphalt driveway or patio. Read More 

Hydraulic VS Pneumatic Construction Equipment: Which is Better?

30 June 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are looking to upgrade your construction equipment, you might be dealing with some big decisions. The first thing you should look at is how each type of equipment is powered, since this does affect how the equipment is to be used, its reliability, and what types of job it can handle. The two main sources of power include hydraulic power and pneumatic power. Here are some differences between pneumatic- and hydraulic-powered equipment Read More