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  • Importance of Land Surveying

    24 June 2019

    If you want to carry out a home addition, sell or buy property, it is advisable to hire a land surveyor. A land survey provides accurate results to help you avoid any potential issues in the future. Land surveying offers the following benefits: Construction preparation If you want to build a house or add a new room, consulting a land surveyor ensures that the property is suitable for construction. A surveyor ensures that any alterations to your property are not in violation of building codes.

  • Three Commonly Ignored Signs of a House that Needs Underpinning

    25 October 2018

    The condition of the foundation is what determines whether a house will have enough structural integrity to stand for many years. If the first foundation was not strong enough, or if water and other external forces have weakened it, it may be possible to strengthen it using concrete or metallic supports. The process of using metal supports to improve the foundation of a home is known as underpinning, and it is instrumental in stabilising a shaky foundation.

  • 3 Reasons Why Your Business Needs an E-Waste Recycling Plan

    12 June 2018

    Do you ever stop to think about what you will do with your computers, printers, photocopiers, shredders, TVs and other business electronics when they break down? What if you want to upgrade your computers from the old models to the new advanced ones? Do you have a system in place for managing such kind of waste? Your waste collection company will not allow you to dump electronic waste in the regular dumpsters and skip bins.

  • Tips to Help You Get the Best Value for Building and Construction Materials

    12 March 2018

    One of the most important decisions that you will have to make as a builder is where to source building supplies. There are countless suppliers of building materials; unfortunately, not all of them will be as durable and of good quality as you would like them to be. Note that the materials you invest in will determine the durability of your building and also the quality of the building which will result.

  • Tips for Choosing Your Colour Scheme Before You Hire Items for Your Wedding

    17 December 2017

    If you're hiring a marquee, tables, chairs, linens and other items for your wedding ceremony or reception, you should decide on your colour scheme before making those decisions. Still trying to decide? Check out these ideas. Match Your Theme The theme of your wedding should help you figure out some of the colours you want to include in your wedding. For instance, if your theme is edgy and alternative, you may want royal purple, silver or even a little black, but if your theme is traditional and upscale, you may want pale pink with gold accents.

  • Finding the Right Location For Your Jetty: 2 Things to Consider

    1 November 2017

    There is no better way to relax than to spend some time boating on a lake or river. The experience can be even more relaxing if you have access to a private stretch of water. If you have recently purchased land which contains a water feature such as a section of river or a lake, you may be planning to install a jetty so you can launch and moor your boats.

  • Water Pumps: How to Deal with 3 Common Electrical Problems

    11 September 2017

    Water pumps can be used for a variety of uses such as irrigating crops, draining flood waters and transporting water supplies from one storage tank to another. However, from time to time, you may notice that your water pump fails due to an electrical issue. Below is a guide which will help you to get your pump operation again. Inspect the alternator The alternator provides the electrical power which allows the water pump to fire up.