Tag: mistakes
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5 staircase mistakes you can easily avoid
Staircase mistakes aren’t always that easy to cover up. Unlike a shoddy paint job where some sanding and re-painting might be enough to hide an error, get your staircase design wrong and you might find yourself taking more than a leap of faith hoping you can fix the problem. That said, mistakes can often be…
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9 common grouting mistakes that could be ruining your tiling projects
Grouting mistakes are common, especially for novice DIY enthusiasts. Although it may seem like a simple finishing task, errors can lead to poor appearance and, more importantly, water ingress, which can cause costly and unwanted problems. Knowing how to grout tiles correctly is a skill that doesn’t take long to learn, but one crucial element…
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Mistakes to Avoid When Weatherproofing Your Home
Climate change has resulted in adverse events across the globe, and the US is no exception. In the first half of 2025 alone, the country sustained a loss of $12 billion due to hail, wind, tornadoes, and flash floods caused by severe thunderstorms. Yale Climate Connections also reports a loss of $1 billion due to…
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Avoid these underfloor heating mistakes or face costly bills
Although this heating type is a popular choice with homeowners, it’s important to make sure you avoid underfloor heating mistakes. That’s because, if you get it wrong, you could be removing your entire floor to rectify it. Getting the installation wrong could result in disruption, mess and unnecessary expense, meanwhile running your underfloor heating incorrectly…
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8 log burner mistakes the experts want to warn you about
There are certain log burner mistakes that get made time and time again, yet, according to the experts we spoke to, all are easily avoided with the right forward planning and a little inside know-how. Log burning stoves are a fantastic way to heat up a space fast, plus they add so much to a…
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The 8 mistakes I see most in construction contracts
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. James Gallagher is principal of Resolution Management Consultants in Marlton, New Jersey. Opinions are the author’s own. Construction disputes continue to rise in 2025. Yet the complications that trigger those disputes usually boil down to payment, changes,…
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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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The 7 heat pump mistakes that risk ruining your system
Once you know the heat pump mistakes the experts see happening on a regular basis, you are halfway to ensuring that your own system will be one that proves to be a worthwhile investment. If you are considering installing an air source heat pump, you can expect many benefits, including lower heating bills, but to…
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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…