Building Your Domain: A Construction and Contracting Blog
Installing a skydome ventilation system may be easier than you think, and in many cases, homeowners install their own skydomes. Wondering what you need to do? The instructions vary slightly depending on the type of roof you have, but here’s a quick look at installing skydome ventilation on a corrugated metal roof:
1. Identify where you want the skydome to be from the inside.
Start by choosing your spot from the inside. Read More»
DIY painting of your home’s interior may seem like an economical way to go about this task. Nevertheless, not many homeowners know the tips and tricks to create a perfect finish with their paint jobs. Instead, they are under the wrong impression that simply applying coats of paint to the wall until you achieve your desired hue is all that goes into this work. The truth is that there are a number of tips that commercial painters use in order to ensure their work does not become sloppy or uneven. Read More»
If you own a vehicle and your home does not have a garage, it can prove quite inconvenient parking your car on the street. Not only do you have to worry about opportunistic burglars vandalizing your vehicle, but you should also be concerned about the constant exposure to the weather elements that could prematurely age your vehicle. If you would like to prevent these inconveniences, you should consider erecting a carport on your property. Read More»
Winches have become a mainstay in most construction projects because of their convenience and pulling power. Winches make more difficult construction tasks easier such as towing materials to higher floors, cabling, and hauling. Although buying a winch can be a significant investment, the initial cost can be discouraging, and thus, most construction projects proponents would prefer hiring that buying. Here are some considerations when hiring an electric winch.
Winch Accessories – A winch will need a few accessories to go along with it in the construction project. Read More»
Waste materials resulting from demolitions must be well managed, or else they have detrimental effects in terms of costs and the environment. You should begin by calling in a professional to assess the building that you want to demolish (a process referred to as waste designation). This will help you determine if the building contains or is itself a waste building where some sections require specialised handling of the demolition process. Read More»
