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Advice for Home Extensions, Additions and Adaptations

Thanks for checking out my blog! My name's Olivia, and I'll be sharing my advice about construction and contractors here. When my husband and I first decided to move in together, we didn't fall in love with any of the homes on the market so we decided to build our own. We learned a lot about construction and contractors during that time, but our journey wasn't over yet. Over the years, we've had multiple changes made to our custom home, including extensions to accommodate new babies, adaptations for in-laws moving in and even an outbuilding studio for my son's music production endeavours. As you can imagine, I've had to do a lot of research on home building over the years, and now I'd love to pass that advice on to anyone else who needs it. Look around—I'm sure you'll find something useful.

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Bathroom Remodels: Are Linear Shower Drains Worth the Hype?

3 December 2019
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Are you tired of the unsightly point drain that sticks out of your shower floor like a sore thumb? Or are you tired of dealing with clogs because your shower drain has no mechanism to prevent them? If so, you may be considering installing linear shower drains during your next bathroom remodelling project. Over the past few years, linear shower drains have been presented as modern, sophisticated alternatives to the traditional point drains. Read More …

5 Ways a Leaky Roof May Harm Your Health

17 October 2019
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Has your roof begun to leak recently? If so, you are probably worried about how that might affect your health. Although roof repairs aren't cheap, if you put off repairing your leaky roof you may end up paying a lot more in medical bills than you would have in roof repair bills. A leaky roof can affect your health in several ways. 1. Water Damage Causes Fires Are you sure that all of your wiring is insulated properly? Read More …

Types Of Safety Glazing Within Glass Balustrades

4 September 2019
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Glass balustrades impart a beautiful, sleek aesthetic whether installed inside or outside. Regulations dictate the type of glass that you can use. You can feel safe and secure knowing that regulations govern the allowable glazing varieties. Read on to find out more. Infill Or Structural Glass Which glass type is appropriate for your balustrade depends on several things, including the framing, the height from the ground and how many people will be relying on the barrier. Read More …

Reasons to Hire a Professional HVAC Contractor for Your Commercial Air Conditioning Installation

28 May 2019
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The primary purpose of commercial HVAC system installation is to control the temperatures and humidity inside your facility or business premises. This is essential for maintaining ambient conditions for work and keeping equipment and machinery running efficiently. The working environment, especially in a commercial setup, affects staff productivity, and in some cases, reduces business liability.  Given the large scale of commercial air conditioning systems, attempts at DIY increases the risks of a bad buy. Read More …

Benefits of Hiring Commercial Painters

14 May 2019
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You can agree that you all like working and living in a beautiful environment. This means that the walls around you may require maintenance to retain a fresh look, which comes with a cost. Maintenance painting is a less costly option compared to other refurbishment alternatives. The visual appeal of your building can be easily enhanced by adding a fresh coat of paint to the exterior or interior of your property. Read More …