Basement Renovations

Lead Based Paint: Ready or Not the New Law Is Here!

On April 22, 2010 the EPA enacted a new, nationwide set of regulations regarding lead based paint. It has been an absolute JOY (Not!) informing new and existing clients of the risks of lead based paint and the new regulations and fines enacted by Big Brother, I mean, our benevolent government. As a contractor, we are REQUIRED to be the bearer of bad news for those of you who own homes built before 1978. The fines for looking the other way, not informing you of the risks, not giving you the required literature, and not using the required lead paint …

Bathroom Renovations

Revamped Kitchens To Add Spark To Your Life

Through the evolution from early man to the modern, the one thing that man has always needed and installed in some form or the other, is the cooking area, the kitchen. But, there has been much attention devoted to them in the recent times, unlike ever before. For centuries in many countries the cooking place was the center of the home. There have been times in history, when entire families had to live by one fire; warming them through the cold days and nights, working as their cooking fire as well as their sole light source in the dark. To …

Basement Renovations

Log Home Maintenance: Basics You Must Know

Log home maintenance is different from regular homes. It is not to say that it is harder but it is definitely not easier. There are just different issues concerned with log homes or log cabins than the regular concrete walls and hardwood floors in homes.
Dark patches
Dark patches are among the most common issues for logs. This happens because of molds that have grown because of rain splatter. This is easily cleaned up with water mixed with bleach solution. Brush off the molds with an old toothbrush.
Cracks
Cracks are inevitable in log homes, which is why it is …

Basement Remodeling

Property Maintenance Tips

Proper maintenance of your property will save you money in the long term and get you a better rent in the short term.

Here are some tips to remember.

Tools for the job

A bad workman blames his tools – a good workman knows how to use them.

You need a comprehensive range of tools so that you are not left empty handed when crunch time arrives.

So what does a good toolkit contain?

A good range of screw drivers of course.

Spanners, hammers and pliers.

Wire stripping pliers, wrench and a large supply of insulation and duck tape.

You’ll …

Bathroom Remodel

Helpful Tips on How to Hire An Electrician

There are many reasons as to why you may be looking to hire an electrician for a particular job at this point in time. For starters, many businesses look to hire these workers at some point when they are in the process of expanding or even remodeling, although the same thing goes for home owners. When you are having a new home built, of course it is vital to make sure that the complicated wiring and electrical work is done correctly, which is one main reason as to why hiring an experienced contract electrician worker is a smart idea in …

Bathroom Remodel

Hire a Handyman: Small Projects Equal Big Improvements

In uncertain economic times like these, a lot of homeowners are favoring small repairs and improvements around their home over major remodeling projects. Honestly, that makes a lot of sense. And I think a lot of people are surprised at how much better they feel when, what seemed like small annoyances, are remedied.
So while there’s no harm in dreaming about and planning for that full-scale room addition, now might be the time to focus on the more manageable issues such as doors that stick, creak, or open and close on their own. Or maybe you’ve got a light fixture …

Basement Remodeling

Why You Should Choose A Full Service Contractor Before Your Architect

The basic rule of thumb is if your project costs more than 5% of the value of your house, or if you are making structural changes to the interior or exterior of your home, or if you are making significant changes to the floor plan of your home, you need an architect for your project.
This is the part of the project where the design build approach will add significant value and save you a lot of money over the life of your project. Its best to find a contractor that will work with the architects and have long term …

Basement Remodeling

In Need Of A Professional Handyman?

A truly efficient handyman is a go-to-guy whom we often need to fix seemingly simple household repairs. The handyman service is quite popular in a place like Austin which has a varied, eclectic population. If you’re in Austin and need the assistance of a handyman then you have no need to worry. There is an Austin handyman who will extend professional help and will be right for your needs. There are many reputed handyman service providers that can be sourced online.
Austin offers you both licensed and none licensed handymen who can provide you a range of services. Licensed handymen …

Basement Remodeling

Spring Cleaning Safety Might Not Seem Important – But It Is!

Spring cleaning safety is something that should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind when conducting a large scale clean of their home. What many people don’t realize is that a huge number of accidents occur in the home while cleaning, which therefore means that a few basic precautions should be taken by those conducting this task. These rules generally only comprise of basic common sense methods though – all of which could help to reduce the risk of an accident occurring.
The most essential piece of information to have when cleaning is what the different hazards are of the …

Bathroom Renovations

How Do You Choose the Best Shower Heads?

One of the things that are essential in your bathrooms are your shower heads. They are essential not only in their functionality but also in the way that you will decorate your bath rooms. They have different colors, different designs and different functionalities. However, even if you want to go out and buy the best shower head, there are a lot of people that are finding it hard to find the best fit for their bathroom. Because of this, here are some tips that will allow you to go out and find the best shower heads for you.
You need …