Choosing My Contractor

Choosing My Contractor

  • 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.

  • How To Keep Your Concrete In Great Condition

    Your concrete patio and steps can take a beating as the seasons change if you are not careful. Because of this, you need to follow some tips that will keep them safe and protected. These three tips will help you make your concrete patio or steps last through harsh weather and the natural aging process. To learn what you can do, read below. Seal your concrete When you get your concrete sealed, it will block out dirt and be easier to clean.

  • 3 Things To Consider About Home Renovations

    When you starting thinking about improving your home's value, one of the things that always comes up is doing some renovations. The problem with doing home renovations is that not all of them are worth spending the money on. You may end up spending more money on the renovation than will increase the value of your home. So, what are some things to think about when you are debating doing some work to your house?

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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.