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Installing some more light

Our house gets so gloomy in winter. It has lovely high ceilings but relatively small windows, so we are looking to supplement the light in the house with not only more artificial lighting but with improving the natural light with frosted windows and skylights. My plan is to turn this house from drab to fab, and I hope you will enjoy reading along. Some of the projects are DIY, but others might require the help of your friendly local contractor. This blog should be helpful for anyone with an older home who is looking for ways to make it feel more light and modern.

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Should You Replace the Seals Yourself on a Commercial Fridge?

Posted on 8 November 2022

When you rely on a number of refrigerators in a commercial environment, you must be very careful to ensure that they are working perfectly. After all, the consequences of spoiled food can be significant here, not like in your fridge at home, where you can simply throw out any spoiled milk. So, why do you need to pay close attention to one component in particular, and what action should you take if you discover an issue? [Read More]

3 Reasons Why You Should Have An Engineer Overseeing Your Mine

Posted on 26 August 2022

Engineers in mining have the training and expertise to support mines. The engineer performs roles like designing the mine, creating and estimating the cost and benefit of the project and assisting in selecting mining tools. You can hire an engineer as a full-time employee or a contractor, depending on the scope of your project. Here are the top four reasons to have a mining engineer working on your site.  Planning And Designing The Project [Read More]

Does your home have enough insulation?

Posted on 24 June 2022

Maintaining your home at a comfortable temperature is important. No one wants to spend their days shivering or sweating. You might try constantly running the heating or air conditioning to keep the room temperature at the right level, but this can be expensive over time. The real problem is not that the room cannot reach the right temperature, but that there is constant heat exchange between the inside and the outside of your home. [Read More]

Two Tips to Follow When Constructing a Commercial Concrete Car Park

Posted on 3 May 2022

If you've hired some local commercial concrete contractors to build a car park for you, here are some tips to follow. Tell the contractors at an early stage if you want the car park to have landscaping features Adding small trees or flowerbeds to a car park is a good way to visually break up the expanse of grey concrete and make this structure more beautiful. If you think you'd like to add some decorative green areas to the car park, you should discuss this with the commercial contractors at an early stage in the development of this structure. [Read More]