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Harry's Home Improvement Blog

Hello, my name is Harry and this is my home improvement blog. Welcome! On this blog, I will be discussing many different home improvement and construction topics. I should explain that I am not a professional contractor. However, I have just come to the end of a home renovation project which took over 2 years to complete. During that time, I worked with dozens of different contractors in order to get my house into shape. I have spent hours working alongside plumbers, electricians, surveyors and roofing specialist. I learnt so much about their different trades that I decided to start this blog.

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Reasons to Use Concrete Construction For Outdoor Storage Areas

18 August 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Taking on a project to build an outdoor storage area means choosing the materials that will work best for your needs. One of the material options you can choose is concrete. You may be wondering how a full concrete outdoor storage area would benefit you and your storage needs. Here are a few reasons to use concrete construction for your outdoor storage area. Durability The first reason to use concrete construction as an alternative to traditional wood or metal for storage areas is the durability. Read More …

Which Bin Is Right for Your New Business?

17 August 2017
 Categories: , Blog

Starting a new business is a big challenge - there's just so much to think about. If you haven't already considered your waste disposal needs, now is the time to do so. Commercial bins are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and configurations to suit different types of business. Your choice will depend on the type of waste you'll be disposing of, access to your site, your budget, and the amount of space you have available. Read More …

Two tips for those who wish to convert their garage into a living space

29 July 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you don't own a car and, therefore, don't need to use your garage as a storage space for a vehicle, it might be worth converting it into an extra room for your home. This will not only provide you with additional living space but could also increase the value of your property. Here are two tips which should help to make the process of converting your garage as simple and straightforward as possible: Read More …

What to Consider about Finding Pipeline Contractor Jobs Online

28 July 2017
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

An increasing number of businesses are moving to an online application, and even interviewing, processes online. This can mean everything from filling out the application to logging in and using an application or program to connect live for the interview. Though you may think this is a cut and dry process, it can be a bit different for the job seekers when you are discussing industrial jobs like pipeline contractor positions. Read More …

Piping Hot: Choosing The Best Materials For Your Building’s Hot Water Piping

27 July 2017
 Categories: , Blog

Durable, reliable hot water piping is an essential component of any building, and is vital for providing your building's boilers, faucets and heating systems with all the heated water they require to function. With that in mind, great importance is placed in the materials used to make hot water piping, since it will have to endure the substantial strain of funnelling heated, pressurised water for extended periods throughout the day. Read More …