Spring Cleaning: Places You Really Should Clean But Don’t
When your home isn’t properly cleaned, dirt buildup can cause damage which reduces the longevity of your home and appliances.
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Give your Old Deck a New Lease on Life
If your deck is looking old and tired, you don’t necessarily have to settle for a new one. You can give your old deck a facelift and get a few years out of it with these deck renovation tips. Getting a good finish on your old deck means taking the time to prepare the surface properly.
Scheduling Tips that Save Time and Money
Stay on track & in timeline with scheduling tips.
Protect Your Business and Get Paid
Learn how to draw up contracts and manage payments with construction contracts.
DIY Projects Gone Wrong
Save money with DIY projects, but be mindful of the difficulty.
Must-have Design Elements for New Builds and Renos
Smart home technology & functional designs make for homes that sell fast.
Insulation Tips for Drafty Openings
Seal up drafty light switches, outlets, and light fixtures with inexpensive gaskets & caulk for under $25.
Tips for Retaining Profit Margins in a Competitive Construction Industry
The most essential element of maintaining your profit margins is forward planning. Don Macgruder from ProSales: “Most executives lack focus on future margins because they are not prepared to face the harsh reality that they use losing strategies. It is easy to complain about a 19.8% margin on last month’s report; however, it takes effort to develop a winning pricing strategy. Good margins don’t just happen; they require a forward-looking strategic plan.” Here are some strategies that will ensure proper forward planning:
Jobsite Stress and How to Deal with It
Identify workplace hazards & make a plan to prevent job site stress.
Ways to Minimize Buckling in Wood Sheathing Panels
Buckling is mostly the result of moisture which causes wood sheathing panels to expand. While buckling does little to effect the structural integrity of the OSB panel, it can have a negative aesthetic effect which would result in expensive callbacks. Here are some ways in which you can mitigate the effects of buckling by accounting for normal moisture conditions and through moisture control.