Planning the Redevelopment of Your Home

What Entails an Effluent Disposal Report?

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Effluent Disposal Reports are documents derived after an effluent disposal assessment is carried out on an allotment either before installation of an effluent disposal system if the area does not have access to sewer or to retrofit a new system to replace a failed or failing septic system. The purpose of the assessment is to examine subsurface conditions of the area, to check the suitability of the area proposed for effluent disposal, to make estimations of the minimum number of sectors required for disposal and to make recommendations of disposal options. Read More»

How to Replace a Garage Door Roller

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When the roller for your garage door breaks, the door will no longer work correctly. To repair the door so you can use your garage again, you will need to replace the roller. Here is a step by step guide you can follow to help you carry out this repair. 1. Secure the Door A broken door roller can cause the mechanism that usually holds the garage door open to fail. Read More»

How to Literally Make Sure of Your Ground, Before You Subdivide Your Property

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Several years ago, you may have bought a nice parcel of land on the edge of your community with future investment in mind. It may have been away from the focus of activity at that time, allowing you to buy it very cost-effectively. Fast forward to today and the entire area has been built up, which has added a lot to the value of your parcel and it is now time for you to take action. Read More»

How an Epoxy Coating Can Protect Polished Concrete Floors

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Many commercial facilities and residential garages have polished concrete floors, as concrete is very durable and strong, yet very attractive when buffed and polished! Concrete can be painted any colour, so you might have a warehouse floor painted a dark colour to hide dirt and footprints, or painted various colours for designating storage areas, pedestrian lanes and the like.  To protect polished concrete floors, a layer of epoxy can be added over its surface. Read More»

2 tips for those who want to renovate an older house

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If you have decided to renovate an older property, here is some advice that may make this experience a little easier. 1. Repair cracks in the concrete foundation before fitting new flooring Lots of older properties have cracks in their concrete foundations. These cracks may have developed as a result of water damage, soil erosion or issues with the structural framework. As such, at the start of your renovation project, you should check for cracks in the house’s foundation. Read More»