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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Features Your New Basement Should Have Right From The Start

11 July 2018
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If you live in an area where the ground is basement-friendly, you're lucky. Constructing a new basement gives you a nice, big space for everything from laundry to entertainment to even a separate apartment that you can rent out. You have the option to install a bare-bones space, but you've got the opportunity to install some specific features, too -- and you should do so. Waterproofing Don't wait for water stains or efflorescence to appear on your basement walls before adding waterproofing. Read More 

Leaving Land To Your Kids? 4 Reasons To Get A Land Survey Now

30 May 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Do you plan to pass on land and real estate property to multiple heirs? While you may know you need to work with an attorney and accountant to ensure a smooth transition process, you may not realize that you should hire a land surveyor, too. Why? Here are 4 great reasons. To Help Divide It. Upon inheriting land and other property, joint heirs often decide that they want to divide it into smaller parcels. Read More 

Don’t Let Water Sink Your Basement

9 April 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

A basement can significantly increase the square footage of your home and give you a large, usable space that can be customized to meet your family's needs. Unfortunately, basements can also become a major source of stress when they begin to leak. Because basements are below ground level, the moisture in the soil surrounding your home can infiltrate your basement walls and wreak havoc on your home. Strategic waterproofing is required to keep water out of your basement. Read More 

Own A Multi-Family Building? Hire An Electrician To Make Upgrades To Every Unit

1 March 2018
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When you own and rent out a single-family home, you can put a lot of time and effort into the upgrades that you make because they will greatly impact your investment income. However, if you own a multi-family building, making changes to a single unit will not have a substantial impact on your monthly earnings. This makes it worthwhile to hire an electrician to upgrade all the units. Dimming Capabilities Read More 

3 Questions You Might Have About Winter Tree Damage

19 January 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Winter can be deadly to your trees. If your tree has sustained damage due to winter temperatures or weather, it should be trimmed immediately to remove the damaged parts or removed completely. If you fail to do this, the tree becomes a liability and limbs or the tree itself can fall over unexpectedly. If you have trees, here is some information you should know about trees and winter damage.  How Can Winter Weather Damage Your Trees? Read More