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3 Common Problems with Wooden House Stumps and Practicable Ways to Avoid Them

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There are several things that can make a house with wooden stumps to require premature restumping. The stumps may settle due to soil movement, they may be attacked by timber pests like termites and borers or they may suffer rot resulting from high humidity. What is for sure is that wooden stumps that have undergone serious structural damage must be repaired or replaced, which usually costs a significant amount of money. Read More»

Why You Should Consider Split System Air Conditioning Installation

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Purchasing a new air conditioning system for your home is an important investment. As such, it is always best to familiarise yourself with the different options that are available to you so that you can discern what would be best suited for your needs as well as your budget. One of the popular options you will come across is the split system air conditioning unit. This type of system is also referred to as ductless unit, mini-spilt unit or a ductless split unit. Read More»

Concrete Repair: Basic Steps Involved in Epoxy Injection

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Epoxy injection is one of the best ways of repairing a cracked concrete surface. Generally, it entails establishing entry and then injecting epoxy under high pressure. But it’s not that simple, you need to do the job comprehensively for the epoxy to remain effective. Before rolling up your sleeves, it’s also worth noting that epoxy injection doesn’t work on all kinds of cracks. Actively leaking cracks for instance, would really decrease the epoxy’s effectiveness. Read More»

When It's Not Your Air Conditioner That Needs Repair

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When your central air conditioner turns on and you immediately notice noise, a bad smell, or some other type of problem, or if the unit fails to work altogether, you may immediately think the air conditioner itself needs repair or replacement. However, remember that your home’s central air conditioner doesn’t work just on its own; it’s connected to the home’s ductwork and furnace and either of these may be a problem, or there may other issues not related to the central unit itself. Read More»

Surface preparation | Ways of eliminating trip hazards

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Trip hazards are a common phenomenon, and they usually occur as a result of ground compaction, root growth or even weather changes. It’s when concrete slabs meet and one of them is at a different level from the other. This increases the probability of someone tripping over it. If you’ve got a walkway with trip hazards, then you may be wondering about the best way to get rid of it. Here are some of the most recognized options. Read More»

Basic Plumbing Supplies Every Homeowner Should Have

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There is nothing worse than dealing with a plumbing emergency but having to wait for your emergency plumber to make their way to your residence. Unfortunately, plumbing systems are quite intricate and they tend to succumb to wear and tear over time. As such, it is not unusual to find yourself needing to repair a component relating to your plumbing at one time or another. To make these situations less stressful, it would be best to have some basic plumbing supplies in your home. Read More»

How to Prevent Gearbox Problems as You Change Lubricants

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Heavy machinery gearboxes carry heavy loads and work for long hours. This can predispose them to developing problems if the process of changing lubricants isn’t well managed. This article discusses some useful tips that will help you to preserve the condition of the heavy machinery gearbox as you change the lubricant. Avoid Solvent Flushing Compounds Some people use gearbox-flushing compounds to remove any trace of the degraded lubricant that they are replacing. Read More»

Reducing stress when building a house

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Building a new house can be a stressful event, as there is so much riding on the outcome. You want to get into the new house as quickly as possible to limit the time and expense of living somewhere else, but you still want the house to turn out perfectly. Here are some things you can do help make this time a little less stressful.  Schedule some time with the building supervisor Read More»

House Demolition: Simple Tips on Mitigating Potential Liability

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Demolition is a critical process if you are planning on building a new house in place of your old one. You can also perform partial destruction during major renovations. There are different demolition methods that you can select for your project. The common options are mechanical demolition and deconstruction. Basically, the former involves using heavy machinery like crane and wrecking ball, bulldozers and pusher arm equipment for the destruction process. On the other hand, deconstruction involves systematic disassembly of the structure using handheld tools. Read More»

Why It's Best to Call an Electrical Contractor for All Residential Electrical Jobs

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As a homeowner, you may be eager to tackle as many home repair and updating jobs as you can on your own, so you can save money and avoid the hassle of calling around to different contractors. While you may be able to hang drywall or put down floor tile by yourself, there are some very good reasons to always call an electrical contractor when the work involves wiring of any sort. Read More»