This Site All Started With a PoolThis Site All Started With a Pool

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This Site All Started With a Pool

I'm Jake Johnson and installing a pool in my home was not easy. First, I had to make the decision. I live alone since my wife died a few years ago, and it seemed rather frivolous to spend money on a pool. I'm not old, but age was a bit of a factor. It seemed almost irresponsible and childish to want a pool at my age. After I committed, I had to find the right contractor. With so many variables (price, time, personality, etc.), it was a lot harder than I thought. Next, I had to work with the contractor to find the proper space and size and look. After months of construction, I had my pool, but then I had to learn a lot about the proper care and upkeep. Overall, though, my little foray into construction (even if I didn't do any of the really hard work) was informative and worthwhile!

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Five Things You Shouldn’t Do When Restoring A Home After A Fire

30 November 2019
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When your home has fire damage, the best option is to have it repaired by a fire damage restoration service. However, there are many homeowners who choose to perform their fire damage restoration on their own. This should only be done if the damage is small, as there are several mistakes you could easily make throughout the process. 1. Entering an Unsafe Home Avoid entering your home until you have made sure that it is safe to enter, by a fire marshal. Read More 

3 Ways Land Surveying Will Help You When Buying A Piece Of Land

20 October 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Before buying a piece of land, there are a few steps that you should take. First, you should work with a land surveyor to have the property surveyed. This will help you when you're buying a piece of land for the following three reasons and more. 1. Getting a Better View of the Land You Want to Purchase First, if you can't actually get a good view of a piece of land that you are interested in, then it's tough to know if it's actually the right piece of land for you. Read More 

Have Electrical Maintenance Done In Your Apartment Complex

16 September 2019
 Categories: , Blog

When you manage an apartment complex you are the one who's job it is to remain proactive in creating a safe home for those who live in the apartments. There are three main reasons why you want to stay on top of the electrical maintenance with the help of a licensed electrician. Here are the reasons why this maintenance is so important. Providing a safe home for the tenants who live in the apartment complex Read More 

Spec House Or Custom Build? Which New Home For Sale Is Best For You

5 August 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

According to statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau, new housing starts for one recent busy construction month were in excess of 1.25 million with just slightly fewer housing completions at 1.16 million. These numbers accurately reflect the level of demand for newly built homes by prospective homebuyers.  When in the market for a brand-new home, however, prospective buyers often find themselves a bit confused about some of the terms used. Read More 

4 Storage And Organization Ideas To Keep Workbench Areas Clean And Free Of Clutter

24 June 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Cluttered workbenches make it difficult to work and easy to lose tools and materials. Good organization and storage will prevent loss and improve productivity when the workspace is used. There are many ways to add storage to workbenches, but you will want to have a solution that is right for your needs. The following storage and organization ideas will help keep the surface of your workbenches free of clutter. 1. Cleats and Pegboards to Organize Tools and Materials That Are Used Most Frequently Read More