Tuesday, April 27, 2021

 

COMMON WATER DAMAGE MISTAKES TO AVOID



HI AGAIN EVERYBODY, CHRIS TOWN HERE, OWNER OF TOWN CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT AND HERE WITH SOME GREAT HOME WATER DAMAGE TIPS FOR YOU. 

Water is a fickle thing. Tamed, it makes for the basis of modern living. It improves our health, looks, and the overall quality of our lives. Given free reign, though, it becomes the exact opposite; a destructive force that can jeopardize every aspect of your life. A burst pipe can ruin your belongings, leading to significant financial loss, not to mention emotional pain. Even seemingly innocent things, like a dripping faucet, for instance, can turn into a potential health hazard. Overall, water damage is nothing to be taken lightly. That’s why, today, Town Construction and Development decided to focus on this problem. Let’s see what common water damage mistakes to avoid are, so you can make your life a little easier and a lot safer.

FAILING TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM ASAP

The after-effect of water damage can be devastating, both to your material possessions and your psyche. Seeing something you worked hard for ruined beyond repair is highly stressful. It is both infuriating and heartbreaking, and that’s perfectly normal. However, the mistake here is the approach in the aftermath of a crisis. Most people either:

  1. Try to salvage what can be salvaged, thus ignoring the problem, or;
  2. Try to address the problem, but doing it superficially.

Needless to say, both of these options are less than ideal. Furthermore, both are time-wasters, and the longer you wait, the more complications can rear their ugly head. This is why it’s imperative to address the problem analytically and immediately. Therefore, the best thing you can do is calm down, take a deep breath, and call the professionals. This brings us to one of the most common water damage mistakes to avoid.

TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM DIY-STYLE
Unless you’re a contractor with years of experience or a professional for water damage sanitationit’s ill-advised to try and handle the problem on your own. In fact, a DIY escapade can bring more harm than good. There are several reasons for this, and each one is a mistake on its own.

NOT GETTING TO THE CORE OF THE PROBLEM

You can manage to sanitize the issue DIY style. No one disputes that fact. However, even if you do so, it is but a temporary solution. The core issue remains, and that is: What caused the problem in the first place? Is it old and rusty pipes? A clog or a dirt buildup, perhaps? Is the entire piping system inadequate for your home or your needs? For that matter, how can you be sure it won’t happen again?

Questions like these only pile-up. Furthermore, each one begs even more questions. It’s a never-ending loop, one that only someone with ample training, experience, and skills can break. Therefore, don’t hesitate to contact the professionals. They will get to the core of the problem and ensure the risk of water damage occurring again is minimal.

USING INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT

Handling water damage requires a whole plethora of specialized tools. Things like:

  • Water pumps to efficiently extract water and prevent further buildup;
  • Dehumidifiers that can remove excess moisture from floors, walls, and furniture;
  • Deodorizers that neutralize the smells which, inevitably, linger after water damage.

And, these are only the “big hitters”. Professionals wield a wide variety of specialized tools. Combined with their expertise, these make water damage sanitation seem like a walk in the park. Now, there are commercial variants of these tools. They are cheap, accessible, and not nearly efficient enough. For instance, you can buy a deodorizer online for $100 – $200 or so. But, compared to the industrial one, it will do as good a job as a scented candle.

USING IMPROPER, CHEAP, OR INADEQUATE MATERIALS

This is a common water damage mistake to avoid at all costs. In this case – quite literally. Dealing with the aftermath of water damage isn’t cheap. Thus, you will be looking left and right to cut the cost and avoid needless expenses. However, saving on materials is the absolute worst thing to do. Doing this only patches up the problem and doesn’t solve it. In fact, this way, you’re increasing the chance of catastrophe happening again. So, choose the best materials you can afford without breaking your budget. And yes – it is a significant expense. However, quality materials will go a long way to prevent disaster from striking. Also, consider that quality materials can last for decades. In the long run, they’ll pay for themselves many times over.

STAYING HOME WHILE SANITATION AND RENOVATION IS IN PROGRESS

Sanitation of water damage and home renovation go hand-in-hand. The former is there to ensure the integrity of the plumbing system and prevent further problems. The latter is necessary to make your home liveable again. However, both of these undertakings take time. In the best-case scenario, they take a few weeks. The worst – up to a few months.

During this time, your home will be an inhospitable place. Barely livable, even. And we’re not talking hustle of work in progress only. Having workers in your home, tools and materials lying around, and constant noise can be disruptive. However, they fade in comparison to health issues you may suffer in the wake of water damage.

Therefore, the best course of action you can take is to move out of your house temporarily, at least until the sanitation is over. Granted, this is an additional challenge. But, if you ask family and friends or, even better, professional movers for assistance with transferring and storing your items, you’ll go through it without too much hustle. And sleeping anywhere else beats sleeping in a moldy and smelly house, for sure.

DON’T HESITATE TO TURN TO PROFESSIONALS FOR HELP

Risking making these common water damage mistakes is never worth it. However, dealing with the fallout can often leave you blind to even notice them. It’s an emotional time, and human nature dictates to fight the consequences by any means necessary. But that’s the thing – you don’t have to do it alone. You shouldn’t do it alone. So, don’t hesitate to contact your water damage specialists with questions. Professionals are there for a reason. They will help you with advice and guidance, which will make enduring the crisis much more manageable.

“Be good to your house and your house will be good to you:

 
All solutions for home living have some advantages and disadvantages…“There are no perfect solutions out there, only the ones that are perfect and work for you.”
Chris Town

Thursday, January 21, 2021

ADVANTAGES OF REMODELING YOUR HOME DURING WINTER

ADVANTAGES OF REMODELING YOUR HOME DURING WINTER




















HI AGAIN EVERYBODY, CHRIS TOWN HERE, OWNER OF TOWN CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT AND HERE ONCE AGAIN WITH SOME COOL HOME INTERIOR REMODELING TIPS FOR YOU. IF I CAN HELP YOU SAVE SOME TIME, SAVE A BUCK OR TWO LIKE ME, HOPEFULLY, YOU WILL ENJOY WHAT MOST HOMEOWNERS LOVE TO DO IS REMODELING THEIR BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, AND BEDROOMS

People typically wait for the first warm rays of sunshine to start doing work on their homes. However, you may be surprised to learn that winter is actually a great time to get some remodeling projects done. You may want to replace the floors in the entire house or update your basement or attic to create some extra space. Don’t postpone any longer, because there are many advantages of remodeling your home during winter. You will spend a lot of your time at home anyway, and during the holiday season, you will even have more time to finish all the home improvements you have been meaning to for a while. Keep on reading to find out why this is the ideal time to book your contractors to help you make your home look top-notch. 

Remodeling your home during winter will be faster.
Winter is considered a slow season. During spring and summer, contractors are swamped with work, and you may have trouble finding good ones. And when you do find reliable remodelers, you will likely have to wait for them to be available. So, you won’t begin your project when you want. During winter, however, contractors have more flexibility due to less work. Therefore, all your projects will get finished in less time as there are better chances to start with work right away. 


Finding reputable contractors is easier during winter. Moreover, if the project you have decided to do requires permits, you will be glad to learn that wintertime is a slow season for the local government departments. For that reason, you will be able to obtain the necessary permits faster.

Your home improvement project will likely be less costly.
As we have mentioned, during winter, contractors tend to have less work. Therefore, they will offer you lower prices for the remodel they will do. As spring approaches, remodelers tend to increase the prices, making all the projects done in spring, summer, and fall significantly more expensive.
Furthermore, not only will you be able to hire contractors at a lower price, but you will also find the needed material for the work for less money. For example, if you want to update your kitchen, chances are you will find appliances at special discounted prices. This is another perk of home remodeling during the winter season.

The stores usually have better stocks in winter.
Just as there is less demand for contractors during the slow winter months, there is a decrease in demand for products you may need for the remodel. Since not many people opt to do this in winter, you will have a better choice of fixtures, faucets, appliances, and other products. And we have already mentioned the possibility of better deals for these products. As the demand increases in spring, like the remodelers, retailers also tend to increase the prices. Also, there are often winter sales, when you can buy all you need at discounted prices. So, even if you are doing the remodel when warm days come, you may want to purchase all you need in advance.

One of the greatest advantages of remodeling your home during winter is the fact that you will likely find exactly what you want in the shops. Whenever you are doing any work on your home, buying appliances, fixtures, decorative elements, or whatever you need is the most exciting part of the project. It’s the part you will most enjoy as you try to envision what your home will look like when everything is over. So, you want to avoid disappointment when the product you have set your eyes on is out of stock. Finding exactly what you want is another advantage of remodeling your home during winter.

If you complete all the pending projects during winter, your home will be ready for summer. 
Undoubtedly one of the most significant upsides of home renovation during winter is that you will be able to enjoy your beautiful, comfortable home during the sunny months. Not only that, you will be free to relish that glorious weather without being tangled in home remodeling projects. You will have more energy to socialize with your friends in a freshly painted living room, prepare them dinner in your new kitchen, organize a game night in your fancy basement, or enjoy a bath in your new spa-like bathroom. Getting all the work done during the cold months frees up your summer for better activities, such as vacations or going out without feeling frustrated by what is waiting for you when you come back.
If you finish all the projects in the winter, you will have the summer free for fun.

Are you worried about dust and fumes going around the house?

Being anxious about all the dust and fumes in the house during the months when you can’t open everything and air your home is understandable and expected. Nevertheless, you have to worry too much because contractors have effective ways of containing the dust and other debris in the area that is under construction. It will make the winter remodeling completely safe.

But you have another option, too. You don’t have to stay in your home during the remodel. If you decide to move out until your home is ready to come back, an experienced crew from the area can help you pack, move out, and come back. That way, the entire process will be completely hassle-free. 

If you are worried about the dust and fumes during the remodeling, you don’t have to stay in your home.

Final words
As you can see, there are many advantages of remodeling your home during winter. To begin with, you will find reputable and reliable contractors much more easily. Also, they will have more time to dedicate to your project. They will be able to invest enough time to think about more complicated work. And not only that, they will be able to focus on one project at a time. The high season often requires remodelers to juggle several projects simultaneously. Moreover, your project will likely be cheaper. You will probably pay less both for the contractors’ services and all the products and materials you need. Finally, you will have practically no problem finding exactly what you have set your mind to without worrying it will be out of stock. So, what are you waiting for? There is no need to delay turning your house into your dream home.

 All solutions for home living have some advantages and disadvantages…
“There are no perfect solutions out there, only the ones that are perfect for you.”

Thursday, January 7, 2021

How to choose the right painting tools and paints for Home Interior Painting

 Home interior painting tips for you. If I can help you save some time, save a buck or two like me, hopefully, you will enjoy what most homeowners love to do is to choosing colors and painting their bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. Something the whole family can participate in for sure.

















HI AGAIN EVERYBODY, CHRIS TOWN HERE, OWNER OF TOWN CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT AND HERE ONCE AGAIN WITH SOME COOL HOME INTERIOR PAINTING TIPS FOR YOU. IF I CAN HELP YOU SAVE SOME TIME, SAVE A BUCK OR TWO LIKE ME, HOPEFULLY, YOU WILL ENJOY WHAT MOST HOMEOWNERS LOVE TO DO IS TO CHOOSING COLORS AND PAINTING THEIR BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, AND BEDROOMS. SOMETHING THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN PARTICIPATE IN FOR SURE.
So here are some helpful tips to get you started. Some ideas you probably know about already and some you may not be aware of.
Walking into a paint store or department store can be overwhelming and cost big bucks if your not careful, but it doesn’t have to be that way especially if your starting from scratch.
Please always keep in mind, buying the most expensive tools and paints is your choice, but from my experience it can be a waste of money.
Best brands don’t equal best choices!


BRUSHES AND PAINT ROLLERS
Even if you have the best quality paint, using the wrong roller or brush for your project can waste time and money. Picking the right tools, your paint job is going to get the most payback for your investment and make the process much more enjoyable and rewarding.




Paint Brushes:
Natural-hair bristles are best used with oil-based paints, stains and varnishes while Synthetic bristles are better with water-based and latex paints.
When you’re buying any paintbrush, there are a few things to look out for:
1: Tug on the bristles. If one or two bristles can be pulled out, the brush is probably poorly made (a piece of junk) and the bristles will pull out during your painting application.
2: Hold the brush by the handle. Choose a brush that feels comfortable in your hand.
3: Note the type of bristle tips. Flagged bristles, or split ends, hold more paint, while tipped brushes are favored by pros for their precision and control.



Paint Rollers:
The thickness of roller covers is called the nap or pile. A rule of thumb holds that the rougher the painting surface, the thicker the nap you should use.
When you’re shopping for rollers is the length of the nap, or the material that makes up the roller cover. Generally speaking, you should paint smooth surfaces with a short nap, and rougher surfaces—like stucco, brick and masonry—with longer nap so those fibers really get the paint into every nook and cranny with a longer nap.
1/8 ” – 1/4” naps are best for wallboard, smooth plaster, wood or metal
3/8” – 3/4” naps are best for light-textured stucco, poured concrete and rough wood
3/4” – 1” naps are best for heavy-textured stucco, concrete block and brick
Gloss and semi-gloss paints (mostly used for Bathrooms and Kitchens) go on better with short-nap rollers because these tend to generate a smoother finish when you’re rolling the paint out. So a 1/8 ” – 1/4” naps are best. I would stay with 1/8 ” nap.
(Some info courtesy of duckbrand)


How to Choose an Interior Paint Finish:
Choosing a paint finish for interior walls depends on the desired amount of shine and durability. The most common interior paint finishes (paint sheen) are flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss. Choosing the right paint finish for your interior project depends on the look, durability, and ambiance you want.
Flat finish:
Available only in latex paint, a flat finish. It works great on interior walls and ceilings. As the least shiny finish available, it doesn’t clean well and isn’t suited for kitchens and bathrooms.
Eggshell finish: An eggshell finish is often used for decorative finishes because it provides a low luster. It cleans up better than a flat finish, but probably not as well as you would want in a kitchen or bathroom.
Satin finish:
The most popular paint sheen is a satin finish. It has more sheen than eggshell or satin and cleans better too. This finish is a good choice for woodwork, walls, doors, and hallways. It’s also great for bedrooms and dining rooms. Satin is washable but it isn’t scrubbable, so you probably don’t want to use it around your toddler’s craft table.
Semi-gloss finish:
A semi-gloss paint will give your room a subtle shine. It’s scrubbable and good for moldings, doors, windows, kitchens, and baths.
High-gloss finish:
A high-gloss finish has a shiny, polished look. It’s also stain resistant and very scrubbable, which makes it a good choice for the areas of a home that get the most wear and tear, such as kitchens and baths. Food splatter or even crayon marks will clean up easily on a high-gloss finish.
(Some info courtesy of dummies.com)

Edging tools are the perfect paint edger for quick projects. First, it’s designed to easily snap onto a standard 3-inch paintbrush. This design also permits quick cleanup and is remarkably effective at achieving clean edges around trim, baseboards, and other tricky paint jobs.
Shur-Line 1000C Paint Premium Edger: Best for your budget – around $3.99
The Shur-Line 1000C premium paint edger is very low cost and simple to use. Although designed mainly for manual use, it can be attached to a threaded extension pole for those hard-to-reach paint jobs.

 All solutions for home living have some advantages and disadvantages…
“There are no perfect solutions out there, only the ones that are perfect for you.”
Chris Town/