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Hiring General Contractors: A Guide

Hello, my name is Peter and I live in New South Wales in the wonderful country of Australia. Last year, I decided it was time to finally renovate my home. I hadn't done any DIY for many years so my house had fallen into disrepair. The water pipes in the basement were leaking, the outdoor lights in the backyard were not working and the concrete driveway was damaged. Thankfully, I found a general contractor who was able to fix all of these problems for a great price. He also gave me some top tips on how I could do my own DIY jobs.

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Tips to Having Fire Sprinklers Working in Excellent Condition

Posted on 29 May 2017

As a tenant, you must do everything within your ability to ensure your safety within a building. For instance, it is the responsibility of your property owner to make sure that the sprinkler system in your house is in good working condition. However, you should not always assume that your proprietor is abiding by the Part 12 of the Building Regulations. As such, there are steps you can personally take to ensure that the sprinklers will work whenever they are supposed. [Read More]

Kids in the House? Choose the Right Wood for Your Balustrade

Posted on 28 April 2017

A balustrade is an important part of your staircase, giving people something to hang onto when they travel up or down the stairs to stop falls and preventing anyone from tumbling over the side of the steps. Balustrades are especially essential if you have children in the house, as they don't always pay attention to what they're doing. If you do have a family with children and you're getting a new wooden balustrade, you should give some thought to the particular wood it's made from. [Read More]

Road Marking Equipment You Can Hire (Plus What to Look Out For)

Posted on 28 April 2017

Road line marking is an important thing for any large facility such as a school or hospital. Such places entertain many people every day. It is imperative to control traffic in such places to prevent accidents and keep people safe. For you to do this, you will need to pay for the services of a professional road marker alongside the machines that will be used for the job. Even with a skilled professional on the job, the machines must be equally up to the task if you are to realise any quality work. [Read More]

Various Ways to Preserve Stonemasonry

Posted on 28 April 2017

The modern construction industry has come a long way, and it would be incongruous to discuss it without taking a look at its history. Stonemasonry is one of the most ancient trades in the history of the construction world and it is highly revered because building stone is a remarkably durable material. However, no building material lasts forever and building stone is no different. Over time, stone will succumb to the beat down of building use, natural erosion and exposure to unfavourable weather conditions. [Read More]