Archive for the ‘Home Improvement’ Category
Concrete Pavers for Patios and Roofs
Concrete pavers are exactly what their name implies. They are light-weight manufactured concrete tile that are so versatile they can be used to either enhance the look of a concrete patio or become ballast for a single-ply roofing system. As General Contractors we have done both. We have installed interlocking paver systems as ballast for ...
Renovation of Older Homes
In earlier years, energy was a cheap commodity. Homes were built with very little regard to energy efficiency. However, as we all know, today’s world is totally different. If you are buying an older home and plan to do extensive renovation, there are numerous items to research and consider for achieving energy efficiency. Listed are ...
Revamp Your Home
In this down-trodden economy, people are looking for ways to revamp their home making it new and refreshed without the pain and cost of total renovation. For instance, neutral interior colors portray a calming effect. Paint your rooms in soft, neutral shades like cream, mocha, gray etc. Garnish with a metallic color accent, like silver, ...
Lead Abatement
I recently attended an informational meeting conducted by the State Department of Health, about the new RRP (Renovation, Repair & Painting) regulation going into effect April 22, 2010. One speaker focused on health issues of lead paint poisoning, particularly in children. It only takes approximately eleven particles of lead contaminate (less than 1/3 package of ...
