Improving Your Home One Step at a Time

Posted on: 2 March 2018

One of the things you will need to do before commencing construction of your new house is to establish a reliable source of clean water supply. If your building site is located in an area that is not served by municipal water supply, drilling a private well may be the best solution. Before you can start drilling a well on your property, there are many important things you should think through, including:
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Posted on: 4 January 2018

Timber wall frames are one of the most popular options for homes, but if you live in an area with a lot of termites, you may be wondering how to ensure that you keep termites out of your wall frames. Ideally, you need to take a multi-pronged approach. Take a look at these tips. Store Wood Carefully Before Building Whilst you are getting ready to build your home, make sure that you store the wood carefully.
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Posted on: 4 January 2018

Contact with asbestos can cause serious health problems including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. The removal of asbestos from buildings has been industry best practice for many years but dealing with asbestos in the soil is something that has received less attention. Soil contamination has been found to be a particular problem with the increasing development of brownfield sites. Screening for asbestos in the soil is now routine, and there are established procedures for dealing with it when it is found in the soil.
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Posted on: 1 December 2017

When you finally get the opportunity to build your own home, you may be itching to splurge on construction supplies and décor items that will best depict your innate style. However, you will be quick to realise that building materials can be costly and if you do not stick to your budget, you will break the bank with your home construction. Nevertheless, this does not mean having to skimp on everything.
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