• Blocked Drain? Try These 3 Simple Tricks to Clear the Clog

  3 June 2015

  A blocked drain is a major inconvenience, but it doesn't have to lead to an expensive plumber's bill. Next time you experience a blockage, first try these three simple tricks to clear it. Make Your Own Drain Claw Plumbers often use a tool called a drain claw to clear a blocked drain. You can buy these tools in hardware stores, but if it's late at night or you don't feel like running out to buy one, then make your own by straightening out a wire coat hanger and then bending over one end to make a hook.

• Mezzanine Floor Renovations: Tips on Creating Living Room & Storage Options in Old Homes

  22 May 2015

  A mezzanine, or half floor, can be a great option to integrate storage in houses with high ceilings. It's a great way to make the most of an old house with limited storage but lots of wow factor by not losing all of the impact of a raised ceiling. Here are some ideas to create a mezzanine that is amazing. A library If you have an impressive library and a large entertaining area, a mezzanine library can offer a storage solution for your books that warms up the large entertaining space while losing any of light of a closed off single room library might loose.

• Why a Homeowner Needs a Professional for Any Digging and Boring Work

  24 April 2015

  Digging your yard for a new sprinkler system or plumbing pipes may seem like an easy task, but as with many home improvement projects, it's often more difficult than a homeowner may realize. If you're looking to do any digging or boring in your yard for any type of project, consider why you want to leave this work to a professional. This will ensure the work gets done quickly and safely as well; note the following.

• 3 Simple Tips for Getting Quick Building Approvals

  15 April 2015

  Before you begin any type of project such as construction or renovation of a building, including your own home, you want to ensure you have the proper building approvals in place. These are applied for through your local government and may need to be displayed on your jobsite throughout the entire life of your project. While you may need these approvals in place before work begins, the process of applying and getting approved can take longer than expected.

• Renovating Your Bathroom To Accommodate Your Growing Family

  31 March 2015

  If you have a new baby on the way, you may want to renovate your bathroom to create more room for your growing family. However, rather than just selecting the most beautiful bathroom design, you may want to play with concepts that are better for children. Here are five tips to consider implementing into your bathroom renovation: 1. Install two sinks If you only have one sink in your existing bathroom, consider adding an extra one.

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