Improving Your Home One Step at a Time

Posted on: 2 April 2018

Regardless of whether the blockage is in the kitchen and you now have an overflow of food in your sink and the telltale smells of mouldy waste, or in the bathroom thanks to some unruly teenagers not doing their chores, a blocked drain is a pain for all the family, and it can be worryingly costly for the bill payer. While ongoing maintenance is the best way to prevent a blocked drain from happening, there is no need to despair, as most drains can be easily unblocked.
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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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