Choosing My Contractor

Choosing My Contractor

  • What Are The Different Types Of Asphalt Shingles?

    Picking out a roof for your home is a serious business that can involve a whole list of considerations. You will first be tasked with picking the roofing material, and asphalt shingles are hands down one of the most popular choices because of resiliency and longevity. Beyond that, however, you will need to pick out the color of the shingles, the brand of shingles, and even the type of shingles to be used.

  • 4 Tips To Update Old Septic Systems Near Water Resources To Meet Modern Standards

    If you have an old septic tank and live close to lakes, rivers and streams, your system has to meet standards to ensure that it does not cause contamination. Your tank and drain field may need to be updated to ensure your septic system meets modern standards, which is also something to consider if your home uses a well for water resources. Here are some tips to help update old septic systems that are located near water resources:

  • The Benefits of Concrete Block Construction for Your New Home

    If you're thinking about building a new house, consider talking to your contractor about the benefits of concrete construction. While a concrete block house might cost a little more to build, you may get the money back over the life of the house in the form of energy savings and reduced maintenance. Here are a few reasons why concrete block construction might be a good choice for your new home.

  • 4 Reasons To Hire A Professional For Commercial Electrical Work

    As a business owner, you want to ensure that the office for your employees and customers is safe. Since electrical fires are a common problem, especially in office locations that use a great deal of electrical appliances, such as computers, you want to be sure that you know when you may need to hire a professional for electrical work to be done. Here are four reasons this is probably necessary:

  • Fix Your Wrought Iron Railing & Get Rid Of The Rust

    If the wrought iron railing on your deck has become rusted, you can fix and repair your railing with access to a few basic construction tools. Supplies You are going to need access to a variety of different supplies to complete this job. You will need a pointed trowel, hydraulic cement, water, bucket, duct tape, pop rivets, metal bonding adhesive, metal primer, drill with a masonry bit, hammer and a reciprocating saw with a metal cutting blade.

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    Choosing My Contractor

    By the time I finally finished saving money for my new home, I knew that I wanted something special. I didn't want to buy a starter home, and I really didn't want to deal with fixing up an older place. Instead of scouring the market and dealing with real estate agents, I decided to work with a general contractor to start building a place of my own. However, I didn't choose my contractor willy nilly either. I spend hours interviewing and researching various construction firms until I found the business I wanted to work with. This blog is all about working with contractors, so that you can make better construction decisions.