Having trouble choosing a property? You are not the only one: choosing your home can be a real headache! It is a well-known fact. The purchase of a property is, without a doubt, the most important transaction in a lifetime. The pressure is great … So, how to minimize the risk of an error? In this article, you will learn some useful information about finding a property that’s right for you.
Do you buy for a few years or for […]
After a huge remodeling or renovation project in your home, you’re probably expecting you can get right to enjoying the look of your new home. But, like most homeowners, you are probably forgetting about the intense cleaning of all the construction debris left after the remodeling work is done.
Since post construction cleaning is usually not included in the contractor’s price, homeowners have one of two ways of dealing with this mess. Either hire a cleaning company like Powderpuff Maids […]
Winters can be hard for everyone. The cold, the snow and ice can really cause a lot of problems for transportation, heating, and just going about your day.
However, your home, and your roof, in particular, is also affected by winter and not in a good way.
House inspection experts at The Inspectors Company share some of the ways winter can damage your roof and why it is important to have your roof inspected as soon as the snow melts, or […]
A lot of people aren’t exactly familiar with how the compensation for injured and ill workers functions in the UK.
Unlike the United States, where workers’ compensation is a big issue and there are attorneys and companies centred exclusively on this topic, the situation in the UK is a lot simpler.
Every employer needs to have Employers’ Liability Insurance when you employ someone. Your insurance needs to be issued by an authorized insurance company, and the minimum coverage needs to be […]
Although tap water in Britain is tested rigorously and is safe to drink, there are several ways your mains water can develop an unpleasant taste, smell or appearance.
On rare occasions there can also be localised outbreaks of water-borne bacteria like E.coli or cryptosporidium in UK mains water and potentially harmful chemicals such as lead can still be present in your water supply depending on the age of local infrastructure.
The UK’s municipal water system is hugely complex but even with […]
You could argue that cleaning a house is a job that’s never really finished. You put a lot of time and effort to get your house to a state you feel comfortable with, but after several days, you have to do it all over again. Even when you feel that everything is pristine, there are always spots you’ve missed.
Now imagine how post-construction cleaning can look like when you have to turn a place from a desolate post-war looking […]
Demolition can be a very dangerous process for people who are not using the correct tools or equipment.
Having a solid understanding of what is needed to complete such tasks effectively and in a safe manner is of paramount importance.
Here are some of the most commonly used tools in the construction industry that are designed to make the process far smoother and ultimately less hazardous.
Hammers
When you have been handed the dubious prospect of breaking down solid structures, you will need […]
When it comes to living by the water the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. For one thing, it is almost a foregone conclusion that people enjoy being at the beach. Ask a group of people of different backgrounds, ages, and levels of education about their favorite vacation destination and the majority would tell you it’s somewhere near the beach. With so much demand for beach side property, this should be an indication that there are great advantages to investing in […]
There are many reasons to replace an old toilet: you may want a new and more efficient design that uses less water, you’re remodeling your bathroom and want all the fixtures to match, or your old toilet is quite simply too troublesome to repair. If you’re a handy do-it-yourselfer, you can do this by yourself, without calling a plumber.
Should You Repair or Replace Your Toilet?
Before you begin, take a little time to think about your reasons for replacing […]
Working on a construction site can be a rewarding role with the potential to enjoy lots of job satisfaction. As skilled traders bring their skills together and begin to see what was once a site of rubble become an extravagant block of apartments, a new shopping centre or simply a new home for an excited family, the challenges and problems of the site soon fade into insignificance. That’s right, for many people, working on a construction site is their […]
