Tag: Guide
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New Book Offers Construction Pros a Guide to Surety Bonds
Contractors, project owners, attorneys, CPAs and construction industry stakeholders now have an indispensable new resource. The Contractor’s Guide to Surety Bonds: A Primer on Contract Surety Bonding for Construction Professionals by C. Constantin Poindexter, has been officially released and is now available worldwide through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Surety bonds are the cornerstone of construction…
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Complete Guide to Cabinet Grade Prefinished Plywood 4×8 Sheets
When I first started my kitchen renovation three years ago, I thought plywood was just plywood. Boy, was I wrong. After countless hours researching materials and talking to contractors, I discovered that choosing the right prefinished plywood can make or break your project – both in terms of quality and your sanity. Whether you’re a…
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From Precast to Printed: A Guide to Modern Residential Concrete Construction
Concrete is no longer just a niche material in residential construction. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the shortcomings of traditional wood-framed homes are being laid bare. The facts are clear: from 2020 to 2024, the U.S. saw 115 different weather events where the damage exceeded a billion dollars. That is up from…
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Leak Detection in Oakland Park FL: A Homeowner’s Guide
Water leaks are one of the most common—and costly—issues homeowners face in Oakland Park, FL. Whether it’s a hidden slab leak, a dripping pipe behind drywall, or a slow leak under your foundation, early detection is key to preventing structural damage, mold growth, and skyrocketing utility bills. This practical guide answers the most pressing questions…
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A guide to using a heat pump for a hot tub
If you’ve ever winced at your hot tub’s running costs, you might be wondering whether there’s a smarter way to keep the water warm. One option that’s already popular for swimming pools, and is now gaining attention, is the air source heat pump. But can it really deliver on both comfort and savings? The short…
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Where to put security cameras at home — an expert guide
Knowing where to put security cameras at home is essential. Without careful placement you won’t achieve effective coverage of your property, creating vulnerabilities intruders can exploit. And to avoid blind spots in your home security system and capture clear footage, as well as being in the right places, CCTV cameras will need to be at…
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Plasterboarding a garage: A how-to guide to make it a success
If you have a garage and are looking for extra living/working space, you can transform it in no time at all. Rather than building an extension, a garage is a ready-to-work with space just waiting to be quickly moulded into what you want or need. Whether you want to quickly hide ugly walls or turn…
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New guide shares best practice for the safe use of construction products
Nash added: “It is against this backdrop that the CIOB, together with other professional bodies, has developed this guide to ensure the buildings we create, and the products we use in those buildings, are safe for those who use them, now and in the future.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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How to stop paint peeling: Our expert guide
Peeling paint is unwanted and an eyesore. It’s also a sign that there’s been an issue in the preparation or application. Freshly applied paint can look good even if the preparation is below par. But it won’t be long before it starts to show just how poor the paint job is. It will easily chip…
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How to stop paint peeling: Our expert guide
Peeling paint is unwanted and an eyesore. It’s also a sign that there’s been an issue in the preparation or application. Freshly applied paint can look good even if the preparation is below par. But it won’t be long before it starts to show just how poor the paint job is. It will easily chip…