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When you have to undertake a large commercial or residential construction project, time is crucial. Even the slightest error of judgment can be a significant setback. If you want to stay within your budget, and as scheduled, you should create time-saving solutions every step of the way. When it comes to tackling a large construction project, there is no such thing as being overly prepared. Create a Log and Monitor Progress To ensure a construction project is complete on schedule, you should review your schedule regularly from start to finish and monitor your progress daily. However, here this helps provide…

Life is expensive these days. The cost of everything is up and some communities have a shortage of financially viable employment opportunities. Homeowners are often looking for ways to improve their living space while saving money.  One solution is to do things that are good for the environment and your bank account. The following list of green home renovation ideas can lower your monthly bills so that you can live better and protect the environment. Update Old Plumbing and Water Heater Old plumbing is more likely to experience leaks and flow issues. A broken pipe can cost you in other…

When we’re shopping for our dream flooring, there’s many factors to take into consideration. One of the most important is how durable it is and if it’s going to stand up to the tests of a busy household, especially if you have pets or children. To answer this question, we’ve put together some of the floors that we think are the most hard wearing and the pros and cons of each. Solid Wood A traditional and popular choice, wood has been used on floors for hundreds of years and we can’t see it going out of fashion any time soon.…

Renovating a house can bring about a set of issues that will need to be resolved before your dream home can emerge — and these issues tend to involve hidden costs. Being aware of these and having a step-by-step plan of action should mean the project remains on schedule and budget. But whether you’re looking to improve your space to sell on for added value, or just to create your dream home, renovations are rarely as straight forwards as you would like them to be. The process can be complicated due to unforeseen circumstances and expenses, so it’s important to…

However long you’ve lived in your home, there may come a point where it’s time for a change. Whether it’s by adding a lick of paint to the walls, purchasing new furniture, or splashing the cash on major home renovations, many homeowners carry out home improvement projects to not only improve the overall look of their property but to increase its value.  If you live in an older property and want to bring it into the 21st century, or you’re looking to sell, here are 10 of the most common home improvements that you can carry out to add value…