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Construction and Contractors: All in a Day's Work


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Construction and Contractors: All in a Day's Work

Can you imagine being a contractor? You start you morning by picking up supplies at the local building store. You drop off those supplies at one job site, and then you drive to another job site where you spend four hours mudding drywall. As that dries, you make calls to some of your suppliers, and then you meet with a client about a new job across town. As evening rolls in, you drive back to the other construction site and sand down some of that drywall. If this sound like a fun day to you, then you've stumbled on the right blog! This is a blog about construction, and you'll fit right in.

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Basement Getting Wet When It Rains? 2 Options To Keep It Dry

If your basement gets wet every time it rains, you need to take steps to stop this from happening. A wet basement can cause many problems, such as mold building up on the walls, floor, and ceiling. It will also damage flooring and walls, as well as furniture you may have in the basement. Fortunately, you can stop your basement from getting wet in many ways, two of which are listed below. Read More 

How To Safely Use Your Indoor Fireplace

Nothing can quite compare to the feeling of sitting in front of a warm, crackling fireplace, particularly once the weather turns cold outside. As fall and winter arrive, you will start using your indoor fireplace. If you don't have one, you may decide to have one installed. In either case, before you begin to enjoy your fireplace, here are a few tips for ensuring you are able to enjoy it safely. Read More 

Well Well Well: How to Monitor the Condition of Your Well Pump

If you rely on a private well for your water supply, it's crucial that you provide proper upkeep. Part of that upkeep involves the pump, which tends to be the most overlooked component of any well. Most people are under the impression that as long as there's water coming out of the faucets, the pump is working properly. Unfortunately, that's not necessarily the case. Your well may appear to work fine while hiding underlying problems. Read More 

Should Homeowners Get Storm Windows Installed?

When people purchase homes, the homes might not come with storm windows, but these windows are worth having. The homeowners do not need to get rid of the windows they currently have. Instead, the window contractors carefully install the storm windows on top of those traditional windows to offer extra protection. They will make sure the storm windows fit perfectly over the original windows. Storm Windows Provide a Much Better Defense Against the Weather Read More 

Top Benefits Of Building An Underground Home

When you think about building a home, you probably think about building it above ground. After all, this is the most common way of building a home. In fact, you might not even know of anyone who has ever had a home built underground. However, it is an option to build an underground home, and for some people, it can be a wonderful option. These are some of the main benefits of building an underground home. Read More