Tag: Improvement
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Top Home Improvement Trends to Try This Year
Are you thinking about doing a home improvement project this year? There are many ways to make your home feel better and look nice. A small change or a big update can help your place feel fresh. These upgrades can also help its value go up. One good way to start is by looking at…
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How Site Prep Impacts Every Home Improvement Project
When homeowners dream about upgrading their property, they usually picture the final results. Be it a new patio, a beautifully landscaped yard, a garden shed, a new driveway, or even a complete backyard transformation. But behind every successful home improvement project lies something most people don’t think about: the condition of the ground itself. Site…
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Home Improvement Hacks Every Homeowner Should Know
Ever tried to hang a shelf only to realize your wall is hollow, your level’s a liar, and the stud finder’s more emotional support than tool? If so, welcome to the club. In California, where home prices come with altitude sickness and fixer-uppers look like post-apocalyptic set pieces, every homeowner has to become part-time handyman,…
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Home Improvement Hacks Every Homeowner Should Know
Ever tried to hang a shelf only to realize your wall is hollow, your level’s a liar, and the stud finder’s more emotional support than tool? If so, welcome to the club. In California, where home prices come with altitude sickness and fixer-uppers look like post-apocalyptic set pieces, every homeowner has to become part-time handyman,…
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Dry sanding vs wet sanding: Which method to use for home improvement?
If you’re a home renovator or DIYer, it’s likely that most of the sanding you’ve done is dry sanding. This means sanding a surface such as wood or a painted wall directly using sandpaper or a sanding wood tool. Another method, called ‘wet sanding’, involves wetting the material before sanding, usually with water (although some…
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FGIA Summit Sessions Highlight QC Improvement Strategies
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) hosted two speakers who shared their knowledge about new research in the fields of Property Resilience Assessment (PRA) and architectural weathering. In a session sponsored by Intertek Building and Construction, presenter Alan Scott spoke about “Designing for the Future | Understanding Resilience in the Built Environment.” This was followed…
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Getting Your Home Guest-Ready This Summer: A Practical Improvement Guide
Summer brings longer days, backyard gatherings, and the kind of energy that makes you want to open your home to friends and family. But with the joy of entertaining also comes the challenge of keeping your space comfortable, functional, and welcoming. No one wants guests to remember how hot and stuffy your house was or…
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Level Up Your Leads with This Home Improvement SEO Guide
In the competitive landscape of home services, simply hanging a shingle and waiting for the phone to ring is a relic of the past. Today, homeowners turn to the internet to find reliable contractors for everything from kitchen renovations to emergency plumbing repairs. This digital shift has made Home Improvement SEO not just an advantage,…
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Why Invest in Home Improvement Projects in Utica, NY?
Utica, NY, is a charming city with a rich history and a growing community, making it a prime location for homeowners looking to invest in home improvement projects. Whether you’re looking to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your property or increase its market value, investing in home renovations in Utica can offer long-term benefits. A…
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How to embed a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety
In the second article in his series, the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s Alex Minett looks at how construction project managers can implement continuous improvement in health and safety on site. Image: Dreamstime Health and safety in construction is grounded in key UK laws such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) and the…