The Superiority of Pressure-Treated Pine over Standard/Untreated Pine

Posted on 19 May 2016

When looking for decking or fencing options for your home, you will want to think of materials such as timber. However, there are very many timber options to choose from including cedar, hardwood, and pine among others. If you decide to choose pine, you will have to make another decision of whether to choose treated or untreated pine. Treatment usually involves the addition of chemicals to the pine under pressure. This results in a material with superior properties than its untreated counterpart. [Read More]

How to Excavate Safely

Posted on 19 May 2016

Professional exaction workers take safety seriously because of the numerous cases of fatal incidents that damage property and lead to loss of life. Whenever a safety inspector from a company or government comes to a work site, they are looking out for everyone's good. If they determine that an excavation poses a risk to those working or passing by, protective measures must be put in place regardless of how it looks to the normal eye. [Read More]

Want An Eco-Friendly Nursery? Start With An Eco-Friendly Paint Job!

Posted on 19 May 2016

It is understandable that you want your baby to be raised in the safest of environments during their most vulnerable years. Now that you are at the stage of planning your baby's nursery, it is time to turn your thoughts to paint. While hazardous lead-based paint has not been used in homes since the 1970s, you no longer have to use paints that have heavy concentrations of chemicals. Instead, turn your mind to natural paint products before the painters arrive. [Read More]

Building a tennis court on a budget

Posted on 18 May 2016

For a tennis player, having your own tennis court is a luxury that you'll love. You'd be able to play whenever you want to, and that will go a long way in building your skills. Unfortunately, having a professionally built court can use up an enormous chunk of your finances, so you may want to have a budget friendly one. If you're looking to save costs on your court, don't just think about now; plan ahead and know how the court will look a year from now. [Read More]

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Surviving Renovations: A Construction and Contracting Blog

My name is Susan, and I want to welcome you to my blog. This blog is focused on construction and contracting, and I plan to write about these topics from a range of angles, directed to a range of audiences. My interest in construction began as a child -- my parents ran a roofing and contracting company. As an adult, I began to invest in real estate, and ultimately, I ended up buying a few empty plots and developing them. As a result, I have organised several large construction projects. I am going to take what I learned, add a bit of research to it, and pour out the results here. Thanks for reading!

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