Tag: avoid
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What is the 50p gutter hack and is it one to try or avoid?
Blocked gutters can be the cause of untold damage in the autumn and winter with blocked leaves and debris quickly preventing them from doing their job. And as well as causing problems in your home, they can also affect your neighbour’s property too. But, could there be a relatively quick, easy and cheap DIY gutter…
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The 7 most common boiler problems and how to avoid them
There is never an ideal time to run into boiler problems, but during the cooler months, they are even more unwelcome than usual – particularly as this tends to be the busiest time of year for plumbers, meaning a long wait to get the issues resolved. Every home needs heating, and whether yours is delivered…
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Avoid Takeoff Mistakes That Cut Into Your Bid Margins
You wrap a quantity takeoff for a new school build. Big project. Tight timeline. Everything looks solid. Then construction starts and the concrete runs short. After a painful audit, the oversight pops up fast: the slab thickness was miscalculated in the takeoff. One tiny oversight snowballs into blown deadlines, rising costs, and a tense client…
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12 flooring mistakes to avoid in a self-build or renovation
Regardless of the type of flooring you chose to cover the ground in your home, you’ll be keen to avoid costly and time consuming flooring mistakes. Not only can they result in you going over-budget, but can also add time and stress to your build or renovations. But, with such a wide variety of flooring…
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Trust Litigation & Real Estate Holdings: Avoid Costly Disputes
Trust litigation involving commercial real estate can be tricky. Construction companies often place valuable properties in trusts, ensuring smoother management or protecting assets. When disagreements arise, ownership disputes, management challenges, or conflicts over liquidation can grind progress to a halt. Legal issues not only delay projects but also drain financial resources. These disputes can spiral…
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Worst places to install a heat pump – 6 areas to avoid
Knowing the worst places to install a heat pump is key if you want to make sure you find the best spot for it so it functions as efficiently as possible. Air source heat pumps tend not to be the most attractive of items to have stuck to the outside of your home, but it…
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3 DEI approaches employers must reconsider to avoid federal ire
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. On July 29, the Department of Justice (via the Office of the Attorney General) issued a lengthy memo to federal agencies providing “guidance” on what may constitute unlawful discrimination by recipients of federal financial assistance. While the…
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The HVAC mistakes to avoid to keep your home comfortable
Understanding the most common HVAC mistakes made by both installers as well as homeowners will mean that the money you spend isn’t wasted, allowing you to enjoy all of the many benefits that come with heating, ventilation and air conditioning – aka HVAC – systems. Errors range from those made during the selection process to…
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What makes a renovation look cheap? 5 things to avoid
When you’re renovating, it’s vital to achieve the best finish you can for your investment, whatever your budget. The median spend on a home renovation is hitting record levels right now, up by more than a quarter (26 per cent) to £21,440, in the year from 2023, when it was £17,000, according to Houzz, the…
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How to avoid drilling into wires: Our guide
Drilling into a concealed cable is always a nasty shock – and it’s seriously dangerous if the wire is live. Electrocution can result when a live cable is damaged and makes contact with the drill, forming a circuit through the user’s body. Another danger is fire risk resulting from damage to wiring. If you drill…