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Building A New Home? Why Choose Adjustable Steel Stumps

12 May 2022

If you're building your own home, and it's time to choose the stumping, don't settle on wood or concrete. Instead, talk to your contractor about choosing adjustable steel stumps for your new home. If you're like many homeowners, you might think that wood or concrete are the best options for residential stumps, but that's not necessarily the case. In fact, steel stumps have become one of the best options for residential stumps, especially when you consider all of the benefits.

How Can You Custom Design Your Home with Older Age in Mind?

16 March 2022

According to official government statistics, the population in Australia is ageing, which is essentially due to low fertility and the fact that people are living longer than ever. Many people want to maintain their independence as they approach their golden years but want to make sure that they can enjoy the quality of life in the place they intend to call home. This has led to many people designing a home from scratch with the idea of "

What to Do If You Find Asbestos in Your Home

14 January 2022

Asbestos is a dangerous material that can cause serious health problems if you breathe in fibres that flake away from it. Due to its fire resistance and highly insulating nature, asbestos once was used heavily in the construction of homes and other buildings, long before its negative health effects came to light. If you live in an older home, it is possible that it contains asbestos. Read on to find out what you should do if you discover asbestos during a home renovation project.

Unit Development Options

11 November 2021

If you own idle land, you may be wondering how to develop the property. As a developer, your primary concern would be how to get the most value for your investment. This article details a few ways to develop your property.  Subdivision This is the easiest way to get instant returns on your property. The secret to a successful subdivision is working with an experienced surveyor. Your surveyor can examine the property and give some advice about the viability of the subdivision.

Why You May Need 3-D Drone Scanning for Your Land Survey

27 September 2021

Land surveying is expanding into technological options that many people may not be aware of. For example, some land survey companies are now moving to the use of drones for their operations. These drones offer various advances in surveying. One of these advances is the ability to offer 3-D drone scanning. If you will be needing a land survey for your property, here are some reasons you may need a 3-D drone scan.

Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional Earthworks Services for Commercial Excavation

13 August 2021

Maybe your commercial property's plumbing network is damaged beyond repair and you need to have it dug up for new plumbing hardware. Or perhaps your commercial property has been experiencing a considerable degree of soil erosion to the point that soil is clogging up waterways and you now need to embark on strategic erosional control to prevent this from happening. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you are probably gearing up to engage in a bulk excavation on your commercial property so that you can mitigate the recurrence of these issues.

Why Concrete Removal Is Not Something You Want to Take On Alone

25 June 2021

If you are thinking about renovating your home or perhaps just want to bring back some fresh new grass into a spot that used to be concreted, then you have probably considered completing the concrete removal on your own. After all, you just need a couple of tools and some good old fashioned hard work, right? Well, the answer is slightly more complicated than that. Before you start tearing up your concrete here are a few reasons why you should call a concrete removal service to help you make sure it is done safely.

4 Benefits a Bathroom Skylight Will Introduce to Your Home

24 May 2021

A bathroom skylight may seem like an unusual addition to your home, but it's sure to improve your space in more ways than one. Alongside bringing more natural light into a dim bathroom, here are four benefits a skylight window can bring. 1. Skylights bring down your bills If you're like most Australian families, you're probably always looking for ways to bring down the cost of your electricity bill. When installed correctly, a skylight can do just that.