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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Don't Let Water Sink Your Basement
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3 Questions You Might Have About Winter Tree Damage
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4 Home Improvements That Can Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Premiums
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Ductless Heat Pumps Vs. Central Heating
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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
 Categories: , Blog

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 

4 Home Improvements That Can Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Premiums

10 December 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you're like most people, your home is one of your largest investments and when you make improvements, you want to increase value. It is always a good idea to base your home improvements on the value they can add to a home, but many people don't realize that a number of improvements can also qualify them for discounts on their homeowners insurance premiums. Over time, paying less for home homeowners insurance can save you a substantial amount of money. Read More 

Ductless Heat Pumps Vs. Central Heating

5 November 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Ductless heat pumps can be very convenient and affordable, but they aren't suitable for every situation. They are affordable and much easier to install than any central heating system configuration, but they have a lot of limitations and drawbacks. This article looks at ductless heating systems, and how they compare to central heating. It should help you determine which would be the most efficient, affordable, and convenient for your specific property. Read More