Adding an extension to your home in order to get additional living space can often be a more welcome option when compared to buying a new home. However, you may make mistakes during the construction of that extension if you don’t have sufficient experience in planning and overseeing the process. This article discusses some helpful tips that can help you to make the right decisions when that extension is being built. Read More»
Demolishing a commercial building is an option to consider if the building is in general disrepair and it would be too expensive to fix properly, or if the floor plan just doesn’t suit your needs and, again, a renovation would be very costly. A demolition allows you to build a new structure from the ground up, so you can retain your location but have a building that works for your needs in particular. Read More»
Granny flats are one of the leading ways that many families are allowing their elderly family members to age in place. This means they can have nursing care, be near family, and still keep their privacy and lifestyle as an alternative to assisted living or nursing home care. Granny flats are generally built to suit, although some are ready for delivery and set-up on your property. Before you order your granny flat, there are a few things you should know that may be overlooked. Read More»
If you work in construction or any field where you have to do a lot of measuring, you may want to invest in a rangefinder. This laser scanning tool can help with a range of tasks. Here’s what to consider before purchasing one. 1. Accuracy One of the first elements you want to check out is the accuracy levels. As a general rule of thumb, less expensive rangefinders are less accurate than their more expensive counterparts, but there are exceptions to the rule. Read More»
When connecting your home with electricity supply, you will need to install the right meter. Electricity meters are designed to help measure and record the amount of electricity that is consumed in the home for electricity billing purposes. The problem, however, is that there are several types of electricity meters available on the market, including standard meters, interval meters, accumulation meters, smart meters and so on, making the choice of an appropriate meter quite confusing for the average homeowner. Read More»