Subtle Price Determinants to Consider When Hiring Bobcats

23 January 2017
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Homeowners are increasingly hiring bobcats for domestic projects. Because of this demand, numerous service providers have emerged in most places. However, procuring bobcat services does not come cheap. Even if your project is small-scale, you will feel some pinch as long as a bobcat finds its way to your home. Most prospective clients will do whatever it takes to get a bargain. Unknown to many homeowners, a number of factors affect the hiring cost of bobcats. Read More

Considerations When Choosing Torsion Springs for Your Roller Doors

2 December 2016
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The continuous up and down movement of your roller doors usually exposes the moving parts to wear and tear. For this reason, you may find it necessary to replace the torsion springs of your roller door with time. Choosing replacement torsion springs can be challenging, especially if you are a first-timer. It is important that you choose the correct replacement springs to ensure that you don't jeopardise the operation of your roller door. Read More

Two types of home maintenance issues you should never ignore

2 December 2016
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It can be hard to keep on top of your home maintenance 'to-do' list, especially when you have a lot of other personal and professional responsibilities. However, there are some maintenance issues that, if neglected for too long, can cause serious damage and end up costing you a small fortune in the form of higher utility bills and repair work. Here are two types of problems you should never ignore. Read More

4 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Clearing Your Blocked Drains

2 December 2016
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At some point in the course of your stay in your house, you may have blocked drains. Clogged drains can be costly especially because they lead to water problems such as overflowing. Luckily, unblocking your clogged drains is a simple task that you can finish within a couple of minutes provided you have the right tools and you follow the correct procedures. However, making mistakes is costly because you may end up causing even more drain problems. Read More

Understanding hot water systems

1 December 2016
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Winter is the toughest time of the year where the cold penetrates into your bones and chills you. It is important to ensure that your home is heated and also the homes of your loved ones, especially for any elderly relatives you may have. To do this properly it is vital to have some understanding of the different hot water systems that are available and the pros and cons of them all. Read More

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When my home was completely remodelled, I engaged and interacted with a huge number of contractors and other construction professionals. This experience taught me a great deal about how to deal with them in ways that are useful to you both: what you need to understand, what they need to know and how best to ensure things go just as you're hoping! I've started this blog to share that knowledge with you and to give you a little layperson's understanding of the world of construction and contracting. Read on to learn more about everything from negotiating a deal to coping without a project manager!