Two Myths About Rental Excavators

20 September 2021
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Here are two myths about rental excavators that can deter people from utilising excavator hire services. They're only used on building sites The biggest myth about rental excavators is that they're only useful for those who are carrying out construction work on building sites. Whilst excavators are routinely used on building sites, these are not the only places in which they can prove useful. For example, many homeowners hire excavators when clearing their large, overgrown gardens, as they can use this machinery to pick up the hefty quantities of tall grass, weeds and shrubs they've cut down and transfer them to their refuse bins. Read More

Two Tips to Follow When Hiring Scaffolding for Your Home Renovations

5 August 2021
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Here are two tips to follow if you'll be using a scaffold hire service for your home renovations. Request extra-wide scaffolding platforms if you have lots of outdoor space Many people assume that all scaffolding platforms are the same width. In reality, most scaffold hire businesses can accommodate requests for unusually narrow or wide scaffolding platforms. If you have a limited amount of outdoor space in which to put up the scaffolding, then you may have no choice but to ask for very narrow platforms. Read More

Why Decks Make Such A Difference To Your Home’s Value

24 June 2021
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are considering selling your home or you know that you will in the future, then you probably have tried a few small home improvements here and there to increase the value of the property. After all, you might as well improve it now so that you can enjoy all the benefits before you end up selling it. While many people renovate the inside of their house, often people neglect the outside, which is a big mistake. Read More

Four Reasons to Install a Brick Paving Driveway

14 May 2021
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are planning to build a patio or to landscape your garden, one feature that you should think about including are brick pavers. Brick pavers can be used as attractive stepping stones across your lawn to prevent your visitors from bringing dirt and mud into your home. However, stepping stones are not the only use for brick paving around your property. Using brick paving for a driveway is a great way to create an attractive, functional driveway that will last for years. Read More

3 Features to Look for When Buying a New Pump for a Residential Pool

1 March 2021
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Are you in the market for a new pool pump? A high-quality and reliable pump ensures proper circulation of pool water for filtration and sanitisation. An inefficient or worn pump can affect water flow and reduce filtration, leading to the growth of algae in your pool. Thus, it's imperative to replace an old or worn pump before it stalls pool operations. As you shop around for a new one, here are three features to look for. Read More

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Hello and thank you so much for checking out my blog. My name is Titus. I recently became extremely interested in the construction industry. I've always been involved with architecture and design, but only now, after dating someone in the construction industry, have I really renewed my interest in the nuts and bolts (literally and figuratively) of this industry. In this blog, I am going to write posts looking at a range of construction techniques and ideas. I plan to write about hiring contractors as well as safety tips for people in the industry. I hope that you enjoy these posts. I have loved doing the research and getting some hands-on experience, and I am excited to share this info with my readers.