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Why Hire a Licensed Contractor?
Renovating or building your home should be a positive experience free from stress and worry. But did you know that electrical and gas installations and renovations can pose some of the most serious safety risks in the home? “Do-it-yourself” might make sense when it comes to some home improvements, but when it comes to doing electrical or gas work , it’s best that you rely on the experts. Simply put, hiring licensed contractors provides peace of mind. So while you’re …
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Assessing Your Renovation Project
Plan your way to a successful renovation. Whether it’s upgrading old systems, repairing problems or just adapting your home to suit changes in your family’s lifestyle, most homeowners will eventually need to carry out a renovation. With a little careful planning, you can make sure your renovation is a success, and make your home look better, work better, last longer – and be more comfortable. If you’re thinking about renovating your home, Canada Mortgage and Housing …
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Manhattan project- design transformation & complete renovation
This Manhattan project entailed a design transformation and complete gut renovation of a 2,400 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, with a new enlarged kitchen including 2-tiered room lighting, central air-conditioning, new windows, and a built-in music system.
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Working Safely With Lead-Based Paint
Until recently, contractors, homeowners, and the general public in the U.S. had little knowledge of the dangers around them as they worked on older buildings. Many historic restorationists who focused on buildings from the 19th and early 20th century knew that the lead commonly used as a binder and colorant in old paint could poison them. In 1971, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development agency (HUD) enacted laws to reduce lead in house dust in federally-assisted housing. It wasn’t until 1978 that the US outlawed the manufacture and application of lead-based paint. Most European countries had done so decades before.
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Choosing a Power Drill
Hand-held power tools have become an indispensable part of the modern handyman’s and contractors’ toolbox. Power drills are the most commonly purchased hand-held power tool. You can spend from $30 – $400 for a tool that meets your needs. With that dollar range in mind, you may want to ask yourself a few simple questions before you go shopping. These same questions will also apply to most power tool purchases.
