Tools to Help You Understand the Construction Industry

• 5 Reasons Not to Do DIY Electrical Work

  23 October 2019

  If you like doing jobs around the house, then you might be itching to have a go on some electrical work. You might have a job to do that seems simple enough, like adding a new power point or installing a ceiling fan. However, DIY electrical jobs are a minefield of problems. What are they? 1. You Could Have an Accident You certainly know that electricity is dangerous, and you hopefully intend to do the work safely.

• How to Make Sure That Your Exterior Renovation Work Goes Off Without a Hitch

  9 October 2019

  If you have a major building renovation project ahead, then you may be planning to re-point or repaint the entire outside of a structure. This building may be seven or eight storeys high and be spread over half a city block, so you have certainly got your work cut out. While there will be many different types of contractors involved and a number of different stages to complete, your overriding concern will be safety.

• Three Things To Consider Before Building A Granny Flat

  31 August 2019

  Building a granny flat can be a wonderful idea for an elderly relative, as it allows them to spend more time living independently and surrounded by family. However, as explained below, there are a few things to consider before committing to building a granny flat. Consider The Law And Your Budget Rules on the construction of granny flats vary depending on where you live, and you will need to check that what you are doing is legal.

• Why You Need the Volumetric Approach When It Comes to Concrete Delivery

  9 July 2019

  If you have a sizeable commercial concreting project ahead, you want to make sure that it is completed as efficiently as possible, that your contractors are the best at what they do and that they use the right type of equipment. This project will use a great deal of concrete, and correct application is critical, so in this case, you may need to rely on a volumetric concrete mixer instead of the traditional barrel approach.

• Two Tips for Homeowners Who Wish to Renovate Their Swimming Pools

  24 June 2019

  If your swimming pool is due to be renovated by a contractor soon, you may find the following suggestions to be quite helpful. Use the renovation project as an opportunity to upgrade your pool pump Like any electrical item that is used regularly, pool pumps deteriorate over time. If your pool and its pump were fitted many years ago, it is very likely that the latter is no longer as effective as it once was at dragging the used and contaminated water out of the pool and passing it through the pool filter.