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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How a Contractor Can Waterproof Your Basement
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3 Ways Land Surveying Will Help You When Buying A Piece Of Land
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Have Electrical Maintenance Done In Your Apartment Complex
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How a Contractor Can Waterproof Your Basement

11 February 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Depending on where you live, the winter and spring months can be very wet. Cold temperatures and a lot of moisture can wreak havoc on your concrete. If you have ever noticed that your basement has moisture getting in, or if you have noticed that it smells like mildew or musty, you could have a basement that isn't waterproof. Waterproofing your basement may not be as expensive as you think, and it will help preserve the strength of your foundation for many years to come. Read More 

Purchased A Home And Has A Masonry Chimney? How A Chimney Sweep Can Help

6 January 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you purchased a new home and it has a masonry chimney, you need to learn how to properly care for it. The last thing you want to have happen is damage to not only your roof, which can be dangerous as smoke would not properly rise up and out of the chimney, and you could have soot fires. One way to take care of the chimney is to hire a chimney sweep. Read More 

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

30 November 2019
 Categories: , Blog

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