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Turning a Shed Into a Personal Outdoor Relaxation Room

3 May 2018
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Sheds are most often used for storing gardening equipment, keeping it safe, dry and hidden away. While this may be the most common use, a small outdoor structure can be used for a huge range of purposes. Many of the potential uses revolve around work or caring for your home, but a shed also makes a great space for relaxation. Whether you have an existing shed that's sitting unused or you're thinking about getting a new one built, transforming it into an outdoor relaxation room is something that's sure to give it plenty of use. Read More

Go Big And Go Home: How To Maximise Space When Building A New Home On A Small Lot

4 April 2018
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Building a home from scratch to your own design and specifications is a dream held by many, and one that does not have to be waylaid if budget constraints or crowded locations mean a small plot of land is all you can get your hands on. With an increasing population making land more valuable and sought-after every year, many new home builders are well-versed in making the most of a small space. Read More

Why a Second-Floor Extension Trumps Constructing a Granny Flat

21 March 2018
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Oftentimes when Aussie homeowners contemplate an extension on their property, they tend to gravitate toward granny flat construction as a means to add more space to their property. And although these structures are undeniably functional, you do have to sacrifice a considerable amount of outdoor real estate, which can substantially decrease your yard space. A better alternative for individuals looking to retain their garden but still need the extra room is electing to embark on the construction of a second-floor extension. Read More

How to Minimise Dangerous Fumes when Painting Your Property

22 February 2018
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Painting is one of the easiest and most affordable techniques transforming the outlook of a property. A fresh coat of paint can make your house look new and well maintained. However, most paint products used today emit fumes which can be dangerous when inhaled. If the property has occupants at the time of the painting project, it is essential to come up with ways of minimising exposure to the toxic paints. Read More

Tips for Blasting Safely at Your Mining Site

5 January 2018
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you work on a mining site, you may use blasting to access whatever you are mining. While blasting is significantly safer than it was a generation ago, you still need to take steps to keep your crew safe. Keep these ideas in mind. 1. Use Software To Predict Blast Patterns There is blast design software that predicts where the debris is going to fly after an explosion. To be on the safe side, you should always use this type of software, and you should work with a professional drilling and blasting contractor. Read More

About Me

Hello, my name is Lisa. Welcome to my blog. The topics I will cover in my blog are to do with construction. I should be clear from the outset, I do not work in construction myself, but I recently hired a team of construction workers to carry out some work renovating and extending my business premises. I was dreading the day work started because I didn't understand anything about what was going on. Thankfully, the guys were great and they explained everything they were doing to me. My business is much bigger and better than it was before. Enjoy my blog!