Planning the Redevelopment of Your Home

The Various Kinds of Soil Tests Carried Out for Building Construction Purposes

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Soil testing is carried out for various purposes, depending on the intended use of the land including agricultural, mining, landscaping and construction. In the construction industry, soil tests may be conducted to assess whether the soil on a particular lot of land is suitable for a proposed building construction project. Usually, soil testing is required before building permits can be issued, but the soil engineer may conduct further tests on the soil when construction work is ongoing just to make sure that prevailing soil conditions are consistent with those observed during the initial analysis of the soil. Read More»

Four Essential Tips On How To Negotiate With New Home Builders

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For most people, they prefer to own a newly constructed house as opposed to purchasing an old one. The reason behind this mostly lies in the benefits of buying a home from new home builders, which include, customization, reduced repairs as well as warranty protection. Nonetheless, procuring a house from a new home builder is more expensive than purchasing a pre-existing house due to the new fixtures and design. For first time buyers, the price difference could be a deal breaker; however, below are some tips you can utilize to negotiate with the new home builder. Read More»

Building Design: Unique Flooring Options You Can Consider to Make a Statement

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If your flooring has started to appear dull and worn out, you may be considering replacing it with the same material. However, if you are looking to make a statement in your home by creating visual interest on your floors, then you may want to contemplate unique materials that will make your interior spaces stand out. So what are some of the unique flooring options that you could consider to make a statement with your home’s design? Read More»

Residential Timber Decking Maintenance Tips

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It is a no brainer – timber is the go-to material for residential decking in Australia. But unlike a verandah or a porch, a deck does not have a roof installed over it, meaning the timber will need to be protected from harsh weather elements. Even though treated wood eventually gets weather-beaten, unregulated exposure to humidity, rain and the sun can run down the wood prematurely, resulting in costly repairs and early replacements. Read More»

Don't Make A Blind Choice! Your Patio Depends On It

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Blinds are perhaps the most common accessories likely to be found in residential patios. Installation of new blinds or the replacement of old, defective ones both allow you greater control over the amount of light that reaches your “chill spot”. The affordability of materials used to make patio blinds shouldn’t be your main criterion for choosing one material over the other(s). This article compares various properties of materials commonly used to make blinds. Read More»