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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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Interesting In Building A Shipping Container Home? 5 Things You Need To Do

If you want to build your own home, and you are looking to build something unique and stable all at the same time, you should consider building a shipping container home. However, when it comes to shipping container home construction, there are some things you need to know and do to get the process right. 1. Understand Local Rules Before you purchase a shipping container, you will want to look up the rules for building a shipping container home in your community. Read More 

Ways Exterior Window Remodeling Improves Your Home

Replacing outdated windows comes with many benefits for your home. When you want your windows to secure your home and enhance energy usage, you need to engage exterior window remodeling services. Remodeling the exterior look and style of your windows improves your curb appeal and reinforces security for your family and prized belongings. It's wise to liaise with a reliable exterior window remodeling service when you decide to makeover your windows. Read More 

Saving Time And Money With Horizontal Drilling Systems

Dilling holes in the surface of the ground is done all the time, but when you need to bore a hole along a horizontal axis, things get a little more complicated. Until recently, putting pipes, electrical conduits, or utility lines under a street or sidewalk meant tearing up concrete or asphalt, but with horizontal directional boring, contractors can do the job faster and with less damage to roads and walkways.  Read More 

Troubleshooting a Garage Door That Won’t Open or Close Properly

Smooth operation is the primary purpose of any garage door installation. Depending on the problem you're facing with your garage door, you may or may not need the help of a garage door repair specialist to get the door working well again. If your garage door isn't opening or closing properly, you most likely have a problem with its operating mechanism. Here's a basic troubleshooting guide to help you solve the problem. Read More 

Great Advice When Renting a Crash Truck for Busy Construction Sites

One of the more influential machines around a construction site is a crash truck (attenuator truck). It's supposed to absorb impact from vehicles that accidentally drive too close to construction sites. If you plan on renting one, you'll find these tips helpful.  Review Safety Mechanisms First Crash trucks will have different safety mechanisms that will make your construction site much safer overall, but before actually renting one of these trucks out, it helps to review these mechanisms carefully. Read More