If you walked up to the people you know best and said "build me a house!" what kinds of reactions do you think you would get? A lot of people would say "no way!" or look at you like you have two heads. But if you happen to know any construction workers, you might get a response more along the lines of "how big?" And in fact, you might end up with a home built for you in a few months' time. That's because contractors get things done. They're serious about their jobs, and they push forward when faced with adversity. We really admire those traits, and we hope to adopt them as we write this blog.
Posted on: 7 October 2022
Cape Cod homes were popular about half a century ago in the United States. At the time, the small stature of these homes allowed them to be built easily and inexpensively. A lot of these Cape Cod homes are still around, and they are reaching a stage where they're badly in need of remodeling. If you live in one of them, then you might be looking for some remodeling ideas and inspiration.
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Posted on: 27 September 2022
Choosing to do your own property improvements, including things like walkways, patios, and other concrete fixtures, can be rewarding. It can also come with some challenges if you're not really familiar with ready-mix concrete. Don't let the idea of concrete intimidate you. In fact, ready-mix concrete is pretty simple to use if you're properly prepared. Here's a look at some of the things you should know about ready-mix concrete.
Know Your Ratio
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Posted on: 9 September 2022
People often assume that because the design-build process doesn't involve an outside architect that it's impossible to customize a project. The truth is quite different, though, so let's look at how customization tends to fit into design-build methods.
A Construction Process
Foremost, the important thing to remember is that designing and building a house under a single contract has more to do with streamlining the construction process than anything else. You won't need to work with subcontractors and independent designers because there will be one team.
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Posted on: 29 August 2022
Land grading is a process where a contractor uses materials from higher parts of a property to fill in lower areas. The goal is to produce a more even surface, and the process serves a number of purposes. If you're tackling one of these 5 projects, you may want to contact a land grading contractor.
Construction
Especially on undeveloped properties, there are often eddies in the landscape. This can make it challenging to do basic things, like establish a level spot so you can dig a foundation.
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