Life and Construction

3 Features To Think About When Developing A Dock Construction Plan

21 October 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When wanting to get a dock installed by a body of water near your home, a construction company will work with you to create a dock construction plan. The plan will provide in-depth details of what your dock will look like and how much space it will take up before it gets built and installed in the perfect spot. How Long Does the Dock Need to Be? Figure out the length required for the dock to stretch out from the back of your property to the water. Read More …

Tips When Dealing With Possible Garage Door Spring Problems

15 October 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

An essential part of automatic garage doors is the spring mechanism. It counteracts gravity to make garage doors lighter and function more efficiently. Eventually, these springs will run into problems. You should address them in these particular ways. Don't Automatically Worry When There Is Noise  You will probably hear some noises coming from the springs over the years. Although noises typically indicate something is wrong with garage door parts, that's not necessarily the case with garage door springs. Read More …

3 Things To Know About Roof Trusses

8 October 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When it comes to building a roof, there are a couple of different options, including rafters and trusses. While rafters are the traditional form of roof support, trusses are now more frequently used for various reasons. Building trusses is easier and less expensive than building rafters. Trusses are also more affordable, very strong, and an excellent option for any home. Here are three things that you should know about roof trusses. Read More …

The Water Pump Problems That Could Be Affecting Your Well and Household Plumbing

13 July 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you rely on a well for water in your home, the pump can be the cause of a lot of problems. When there are issues with the water well systems, you want to know how to troubleshoot the problems and repair the pump. The following water pump problems are the issues that could be affecting the well system: Old Casing Not Charging and Causing Pump Problems The casing of your well could be affecting the pump. Read More …

Four Tips For Designing A Functional And Appealing Custom Exterior For Your Home

6 July 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

One key benefit of building a custom home is that it gives you the freedom to play around with various designs and styles. However, this much freedom comes with a few challenges as well. If you don't plan properly, you may end up with a less-than-appealing exterior for your custom house. To avoid this, keep reading for some insightful design tips to help you create a functional yet visually appealing exterior. Read More …
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Tomorrow, as you go through your daily life, try making a list of everything you can thank a construction worker for. Before you even step out your door, you'll probably have to list several contractors who worked on your home, from the painters to the drywall hangers. Then, you'll drive down the road, noting the work of the road construction companies. By the end of the day, your list will be pretty long. We know — because we've done this experiment ourselves. It is actually what inspired us to write this blog about construction work. With so many contractors to thank, we figured we could share a bit about their work while we're at it.

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