We Live in a Built World

We Live in a Built World

Three Reasons To Choose Round Deck Railings

10 September 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you've hired a contractor to build a deck for you, one of the topics that will come up is the style of the deck railings. There are many designs for you to consider, especially if you're going with wooden railings. While many people favor wide, flat railings, another option is a round shape. Your deck contractor can show you several options for round railings that will complement your overall deck design.
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Thinking About Buying An Older Home? How Siding Replacement Can Help

2 September 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Older homes often seem to have a charm that is hard to find in some of the more modern, cookie-cutter houses that you see in many subdivisions. Historical homes built several years or decades ago seem to be full of the kind of surprises that make you overlook some of the more obvious flaws that have occurred because of the ravages of time. You might be vigorously searching for a new residence and have finally landed on a property that you absolutely adore.
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The Many Things A Masonry Contractor Can Help With

31 August 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you need work done on your home, you might want to get in touch with a masonry contractor. These contractors have numerous skills that they can use to upgrade your home and give it the appeal that you want it to have. Adding a Chimney to Your Home Some people want to add a chimney to their homes. If you do not have one, but you like the look of it and would like to get one, a masonry contractor could do the job for you.
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5 Common Signs Your Outdoor Tennis Court Needs To Be Resurfaced

25 August 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When you enjoy tennis, having your own outdoor tennis court can be incredibly rewarding. However, after the initial installation, the outdoor court will be exposed to the elements and need some ongoing maintenance attention. One of the most pressing maintenance tasks you can run into is a need for outdoor court resurfacing. Resurfacing can take a weathered outdoor court and transform it into a court that looks as good as new.
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Three Places To Use River Rocks In Your Yard

25 August 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you're looking to improve the look of your yard in a natural-looking way, one product that you may wish to consider is river rock. You can order virtually any quantity of river rocks from your local garden or landscaping supply center and arrange to have someone deliver the load to your yard. Generally, river rocks are small and smooth and available in various shades of gray, brown, and even red.
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We Live in a Built World

Most of us love, or at least appreciate, nature. But if we are being honest, we mostly live in a built world. What we mean by this is that most of our surroundings are not entirely natural, but have instead been created, mostly by construction workers and contractors. This is true of our homes, our landscaping, our schools, and our places of employment. We really have to step back and thank our construction workers for creating these aspects of the world we live in. This blog is one way that we give thanks. We use it to share info about construction with readers like you.

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