Construct This: A Contractor's Blog

Construct This: A Contractor's Blog

  • Tips To Ensure Your Home Has A Working Sump Pump This Winter

    When you deal with water and moisture seeping into your basement and under your home's foundation, it can cause some serious issues and damage inside your home. But with a sump pump in your basement, it will continuously eliminate any water that may trickle in to keep your basement dry and protected. But be sure you keep up the maintenance and care on your sump pump. Here are some recommendations to help you as you maintain and protect your sump pump from damage and problems this winter.

  • Insulating the Home: How Can Wall Insulation Help?

    Wall insulation is something all homes should have. Unfortunately, older homes built decades or centuries ago do not always have adequate insulation, which causes some issues for the people who live in those homes. Without proper insulation, it is nearly impossible to keep the home's interior at a comfortable and ideal temperature. Having it added to the house is a smart move because of the difference insulation can make. How Does Wall Insulation Make Such a Difference?

  • Slopes And Snow — Choosing Your Roof Trusses With Winter Weather In Mind

    Building a new home is a significant investment no matter where you live, but in regions with heavy winter snowfall, it can be quite the intimidating project. Snow loads cause roof failures every year through overloading or leaking caused by melting ice. When you're choosing a roof for a snowy climate, there are a few vital points you can keep in mind to prevent a winter tragedy from damaging your new home.

  • The Benefits of Choosing Propane From a Reputable Propane Company

    As you contemplate ways to heat your home this winter, you may want to choose a method that offers you the most advantages. When you want to forgo using electric heat, you could consider instead using some form of natural gas. Out of your available options, propane can offer you a variety of benefits. These perks come with using propane that you can buy from a reputable propane company in your local area.

  • Bathroom Remodeling Ideas to Makeover Small Areas with Modern Design

    When you are planning to do remodeling for your bathroom, small spaces may seem to limit design options. Actually, there are several you can do with a small bathroom footprint to change the design, make it more open, and give it modern styling. The following bathroom remodeling information will help you make the most out of remodeling a small space: Removing everything in the bathroom to start from scratch The bathroom needs to be completely gutted before you can begin planning the remodeling.

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Construct This: A Contractor's Blog

When you want something built, who do you turn to? Okay, maybe you answered that question with a particular person's name, and that's an acceptable answer. But the answer we were really looking for was "construction contractors." This profession is full of people who can build this and that, and who can customize the things they build to meet your unique needs. Working with a construction team is like working with a bunch of people who just want to make you happy. We love that aspect of the industry, and it's something we plan on focusing on more as we write this blog.