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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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4 Safety Tips You Should Know When You Have A Septic Tank On Your Property

Posted on 29 October 2017

If you have a septic tank on your property, you need to know not just how to take care of it, but how to be safe around your septic tank as well. #1 Don't Drive Over Your Septic System Make sure that your septic system is located somewhere where you don't have to drive over it. You don't want to park vehicles on top of your septic tank and you don't want to drive over it as well. [Read More]

How To Paint Faux Marble Columns

Posted on 19 August 2017

True marble adds an elegance to any surface, but you may find the cost too much for you. Faded interior wooden columns can be updated with a faux marble finish to give the look or real marble. Faux marble paint can be completed without a faux marble paint kit, but the kit makes it easier for a novice DIY person  To paint a faux marble finish on your column, follow these guidelines. [Read More]

Resurfacing Your Concrete To Restore That New Look

Posted on 25 July 2017

If your driveway, pool deck or patio look old and run down from cracks and other damage to the surface, it can be repaired and resurfaced. You don't have to live with the cracks and damage. In many cases, resurfacing can make it look much nicer than the original surface, adding to the look and value of your home. The process is not too difficult and if you hire an experienced contractor to do the work, it can be done in a few days. [Read More]

Several Basic Questions Concerning Screw Piles For Your Foundation

Posted on 13 July 2017

Laying a foundation is a surprisingly complicated task. While you may assume that it will only involve pouring a large slab of concrete, it can actually require many other components. In particular, screw piles are commonly needed for these projects, but homeowners that are attempting this construction work without hiring contractors may be unfamiliar with these essential devices. What Is The Purpose Of A Screw Pile? Depending on the condition of the soil and the weight of the structure, it can be possible for the foundation to start to shift positions. [Read More]