Choosing My Contractor
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The 3 Categories Of Interior Residential Water Damage
When it comes to residential interior water damage, there's a big difference between the damage caused by clean water from a burst pipe and contaminated blackwater from storm flooding. Clean water damage is annoying, but stormwater damage is a health hazard for your family and pets. There are actually three categories of home-damaging water: Category 1 - clean water damage Category 2 - greywater damage Category 3 - blackwater damage Before any plans can be made to remediate residential water damage, you must know which damage your structure has been subjected to.
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Own A Commercial Building? Use Spray Foam Installation
If you own a commercial building, it must be insulated well. One type of insulation that you should consider is spray foam installation. Below is information on how this is installed, as well as the benefits of choosing this type. Spray Foam Installation Spray foam installation is made of chemicals much different than traditional installation. It not only provides great insulation but is also a moisture and air barrier. Spray foam insulation can also be used to seal areas where air is getting through.
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Indicators You Need Asbestos Removal In Your Residence
Chances are, you have heard about the dangers of asbestos: a common construction material in the 1900s. That said, today, what was once a crucial mineral, poses a huge health risk and can increase the risk of lung cancer, among other illnesses. As such, given the dangerous fibers and how easily they break apart due to aging, you need an expert to get rid of the dangerous mineral in your residence.
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Building A Home Theater? Don't Make These 4 Mistakes
Have you always wanted a home theater at your house and have finally decided to do it? If so, you'll want to make sure you avoid making any of the following mistakes. Mistake 1: Placing The TV Too High When you are picking the spot where you are mounting a TV on a wall, it's easy to make the mistake of looking at it from your eye level when standing up.
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When Is It Time to Seek Chimney Sweeping Services? 4 Common Signs You Should Not Ignore
During the cold season, the fireplace helps to keep your home warm. The chimney helps redirect smoke out of the house as you use your fireplace, ensuring a clean indoor atmosphere. Unfortunately, the longer you continue using your fireplace, the dirtier the chimney tends to become. So, how do you deal with the buildup of soot in the chimney? Chimney sweeping goes a long way toward maintaining a clean and safe fireplace.
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.