blog 3 Tips For Preventing A Sewer Backup When You Have A Baby Construction & Contractors Blog If you have a baby in the house, the last thing that you probably want to have to worry about is a sewer backup. After all, with your little one at such a young age, you might be really limited on time, meaning that you might not have the time to deal with this type of issue. Plus, you might be more concerned about maintaining a clean and sanitary home than ever. 2 July 2018 3 Insulation Issues Commonly Experienced When Living In An Older Home Construction & Contractors Blog Living in an older home can be a wonderful experience. These stately beauties often offer larger windows, higher ceilings, and additional features, such as large porches, pantries, and storage rooms. Many older homes, especially those in need of some updating, can be purchased very reasonably and often offer more square footage for the price than newer, more modern homes. A common problem with older homes, however, is a lack of adequate insulation. 18 May 2018 How To Create Asphalt Shapes For Unusual Garden Purposes Construction & Contractors Blog Asphalt paving is an everyday occurrence. Pave your driveway, pave the road, pave the parking lot, pave a flat roof; all of these involve a paving contractor and a lot of asphalt. What if you could do more with asphalt? Actually, you can, but you are going to need some help from your asphalt contractor. Creating hardened shapes from asphalt for garden purposes is highly unusual, but still completely doable. Here is how that works. 7 April 2018 What Information A Flood Elevation Certificate Provides And How To Obtain One Construction & Contractors Blog A flood elevation certificate is required when you build a new home. The certificate is submitted to your county when you obtain a building permit. It is also necessary in order to buy flood insurance. Here's a look at how to get a flood elevation certificate and the information it provides. How To Obtain Your Flood Elevation Certificate If a home already sits on the property, the previous owner may have a certificate they can pass on to you. 25 February 2018 Answers To Your Questions About Home Construction Permits Construction & Contractors Blog Whether you are building a new home or structure or simply adding to or remodeling your existing home, a permit will be a likely part of the process. This may seem like an unnecessary added expense but permits help ensure that new construction and home updates are safe and meet local code requirements. The following can help you better understand the process. What typically needs permitted? This depends upon your local regulations. 17 January 2018 2 Types Of Fire Suppression Systems To Install In Your Commercial Location Construction & Contractors Blog If you own a commercial location, then it is very important that you have all of the necessary safety features in place. This protects your building and those inside of it in the case of an emergency. One such emergency situation that you must prepare for is a fire. There are certain fire suppression systems that you can have professionally installed in your commercial location by a contractor. Here are two types of fire suppression systems to consider: 29 November 2017 Basic Benefits Upgrading Your Bathroom With Frameless Shower Doors Construction & Contractors Blog The bathroom in your home should be your own little oasis, a place where you can escape from reality and just relax. This can happen if you create a spa-like retreat for your bathroom, coupled with a spacious shower, modern tub, and double sink. When you upgrade your bathroom, consider all the changes you can make that will provide you with that luxurious space. One way you can improve your bathroom is by adding frameless shower doors. 5 November 2017 Preventing Serious Roof Catastrophes Construction & Contractors Blog It's important for you to stay on top of the condition of your roof so you can avoid serious catastrophes. The first step to making sure you keep your roof in good condition is to know just what to look for with regards to things that need immediate attention. Here are some of the warning signs that you need to get a roofer out to your house right away: Pay attention if many of your neighbors are starting to replace their roofs – A lot of times most of the homes in a neighborhood will be built around the same period. 1 October 2017 Heating Your Attached Garage: Three Options To Consider Construction & Contractors Blog Whether you like to work on projects in your garage throughout the winter or you simply want to stay warm when getting into your car in the mornings, adding heat to your attached garage can be a great option. With the help of your heating and cooling contractor, you can find the right option to heat your garage. Here's a look at some options to consider. Choose Radiant Floor Heating 6 August 2017 An Affordable Way To Remodel Your Kitchen Construction & Contractors Blog Remodeling your kitchen is a worthwhile investment. There are several upgrades that can make the room modern, more functional, and efficient. The cabinets are often the most worn out part of any kitchen because they get used so frequently. The doors and drawers take quite a beating over the years from all the slamming, moisture (and possibly grease) in the air, and being handled with dirty hands. Basically, the kitchen doors are often the first thing that needs an upgrade. 16 July 2017 ©2018 | Construction Needs in Times of Disaster