Last night, Construction was honored to accept a Best Builders Award from the Associated General Contractors of Vermont for the construction of the $31.3 million Vermont Public Health Laboratory. There is so much to celebrate about this project – from both a construction and community perspective – and it was so gratifying to have that… Read More…
Construction Forklift Buyers Guide
A forklift used at one construction site might not be the best for another. Specific construction tasks vary, as do weight and size needs. Terrain and environmental factors can make a difference when it comes to the effectiveness of your forklift. A forklift buyers guide like this can help you find the right forklift for your… Read More…
Build a Wood Fired Clay Oven
Building a wood fired clay oven is a fun project and when you get done you’ll have fun using it too. It is however a moderately challenging project. So if you aren’t of sound body and mind, get help, or don’t do it.
Painting kitchen cabinets
So your thinking about refinishing your kitchen cabinets. Painting kitchen cabinets can be a large, messy job depending on the size of your kitchen and your personal difficulty factor based on your home lifestyle with pets and kids, plus a busy life. But if your going to try, here are some insights from the kitchen.com!… Read More…
10 Reasons for hiring a Pro
Renovating your home or business in Halifax should be a positive experience – free from worry and stress. You should have full confidence in your renovator and know that you are getting the best. That’s why you should choose a professional renovator. Start your halifax renovations today with i love renovations. From start to finish. A… Read More…
Why hire a contractor if sub trades do all the work?
One of the most important skills for any do-it-yourselfer is to know when not to. If you have a really big project in mind, like adding a room or a project that involves skills (and tools) outside of your knowledge, turning to professionals is a good choice. Now you enter the realm of contractors and… Read More…
How to paint tile
You are itching to redesign your kitchen or bathroom, but the color of your existing tile limits your options. Certainly, one possibility is to remove or replace the tile, but that’s an involved process, not to mention an expensive one. Another option—by comparison, a much easier and cheaper one—would be to paint the tile. Yes,… Read More…
How To Determine The Value Of A House Renovation
One of the great things about being a home owner is that you can spend all kinds of cash on your house and then pretend you are making money on your “investment”. The way to accomplish this, is to complete a renovation, and then assume that the value of your house has increased by at… Read More…
Exterior maintenance checklists for fall & winter
With the soils frozen and the ground often covered with snow and ice, work on the outside of the home is limited toward preparations for the harsh winter. Our exterior winter home maintenance checklist provides maintenance tips to protect shrubs and other plantings throughout the cold, harsh months. Go through snow and ice removal tools… Read More…
In law suite construction or renovations
If you are considering a renovation this year, you may have to think about more than just your spouse/partner and children. You might also be thinking about your parents, grandparents, or in-laws. You might even be planning a renovation because these extended family members need to move in with you. In law suite renovations or… Read More…