Hello, my name is Isabel, and I bought a fixer-upper house a few years ago. Through the years of having multiple projects done to my home I have had a lot of contractors in and out of the house, and I have learned how to effectively hire them and successfully work with them. I have worked with general contractors as well as specialists for things like roofing. If you aren't sure when to choose a general contractor over a subcontractor, take a look at the tips in my blog. They will inform, guide and help you. I am glad you found my blog. Enjoy reading!
Choosing General Contractors versus Subcontractors
Why Brick is the Best Material for Retaining Walls
22 June 2023
Retaining walls are often an integral part of any garden or landscape. They serve as a functional element that prevents soil erosion, provides support to sloping areas and adds a unique visual aspect to your property. When it comes to choosing the perfect material for your retaining walls, there are plenty of reliable options to choose from, including concrete, wood and brick. However, brick is an especially great material for retaining walls, so what do you need to know?
5 Essential Safety Measures For Contractors
25 October 2022
Contractors are responsible for ensuring the safety of themselves and other workers. Here are five essential safety measures that you should take to protect yourself and others workers. 1. Create A Safety Plan The first step to keeping your construction site safe is to create a safety plan. Your safety plan should address the specific hazards present at your construction site and establish procedures for dealing with them. Your safety plan should be reviewed and updated regularly as new risks arise.
Have Your Contractors Advised Using Gyprock? They've Got Good Reasons
20 January 2022
When you remodel your home, you want the latest and best materials that your budget will allow. Hearing the contractors you've hired say that materials like Gyprock plasterboard are best may not match what you had in mind. But simple plasterboard can really be one of the best materials to use for walls in your remodelled home; it's how the plasterboard is installed and what type is used that determines its performance.
3 Reasons to Lay Double Brick Walls in a New Home Build
22 July 2021
If you're planning to build your own home, then you need to decide on a material for your external walls. If you favour brick, then double brick construction is worth considering. Here, your bricklayer creates a wall with two layers of bricks with a cavity gap between them. You effectively get an outside and inside wall connected by ties. What are the advantages of this build? 1. Get Extra Wall Strength
How to Choose a Suitable Countertop Material for Your Custom Kitchen
31 July 2020
Your home is the haven that you return to after a rough day at work. The kitchen is the centre of your house. You, therefore, have to make sure that the materials you choose, colours, and design work together to create a beautiful cooking area. Beauty is just one of the considerations to make when remodelling your kitchen. Functionality should also be at the top of your priorities. At the heart of functionality is the level of hygiene upheld by the materials you choose for the kitchen.