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Prepare Your Porch for Spring

When I moved into my current home, the porch needed painting. I made this move almost ten years ago. Unfortunately, my porch still hasn’t been painted yet. As the long days of winter are about to set in, my mind is already wondering about spring. This year, I want to prepare my unkempt porch for this beautiful season of sipping lemonade and hanging baskets of flowers. Due to my lack of construction expertise, I will need to hire a professional painter to give the front of my home a much needed facelift. On this blog, you will learn how to prepare your porch for spring with the right construction projects with me. Enjoy!

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Weight Truck Scales: 3 Load Cell Protective Features To Look For In In-Motion Scales

Posted on 29 October 2015

All weight truck scales, especially in-motion ones, rely on load cells. Load cells are special sensors that measure the weight exerted on the scale. These cells are also integral structural components that are responsible for transferring the data of the weight detected to data management systems. As load cells can be rather fragile and delicate and can easily fail, the weight truck scales must possess certain protective features to prevent unnecessary downtime and repairs. [Read More]

Planning A Dusty DIY Project? Use These Tips To Keep The Mess Under Control

Posted on 24 September 2015

Dust exposure can be hazardous to your health, so it's important to take preventative steps whenever a DIY project looks like it will kick up a dust cloud. The key to controlling the dust you create is it keep it contained in a small area and to make it settle when you're done with work.  Keep The Dust Contained In Your Yard It may seem counter-intuitive to work in an enclosed space when you know the air will be filled with dust, but this step is important if you want to protect your family and pets from getting sick due to dust inhalation. [Read More]

Better Safe Than Sorry: Three Big Purchases That Millennials Should Have Inspections On Before Buying

Posted on 1 September 2015

If you're a millennial (between the ages of 18 to 34 years in 2015), you may be at the age where you're considering making one of these three big purchases -- a house, a car or a pet. But unlike other big expenditures that you've made, such as a television, it's important that you get an inspection -- or in the case of a pet, a check-up -- before making a commitment. [Read More]

Understanding Home Design When Customizing A Prefab Home

Posted on 7 August 2015

Prefabricated homes, also known as modular homes, are homes that are built off-site and then pieced together on a permanent foundation at the final build site. Many people consider prefab homes because they can be built quickly and offer solid construction for a lower price than traditional building methods. If you are considering a prefab home, you may begin by thinking you have to select from a few designs with few options to make the home your own. [Read More]