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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

Essential Garage Improvements for DIY Vehicle Maintenance Proper Lighting and Electrical Setup Proper lighting transforms a dim garage into an efficient workspace for vehicle maintenance. Installing bright LED lights (3000-5000 lumens) eliminates shadows under vehicles and in engine compartments.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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9 Home Renovation Projects You Shouldn’t DIY

CCR Magazine

The roof protects your home from the elements, ensuring that you and your family remain safe. Structural Changes Structural changes involve significant modifications to the core framework of a building or home. For such substantial change, in-depth knowledge is required. These aren't your everyday tweaks or adjustments.

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Boiler Room Modernization: Key Considerations When Transitioning to Eco-Friendly Electric Boilers

CCR Magazine

Consulting with an expert can streamline the conversion to electric boilers while reducing total project cost and maximizing system reliability. To address climate change, states and cities are increasingly phasing out fossil fuel use in commercial buildings in favor of clean, green electric options.

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Leviton Releases Spanish Edition of 2023 Captain Code Program?

CCR Magazine

Leviton today announced the ninth edition of its popular Captain Code Guide, which features changes and additions to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC®), is now available in a Spanish edition. This offering is in recognition of the growing number of installers for whom Spanish is their primary language.

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Prepare for Home Renovation with These Insightful Tips

West Shore Construction

You Can Get More for Your House Renovations can increase your property value, though the amount depends on the specific changes. Electrical wiring is complex, and mistakes can cause fires or electrocution. You Shouldn’t Forget the Small Things Small changes can make a big difference — visually and monetarily.

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Michael G. Smith Writes about the Value of Cob

Natural Building

After completing a degree in Environmental Engineering, I had spent two years in Costa Rican rainforest, volunteering for a sustainable forest management project. Twenty-seven years later, I still believe in the power of mud to change the world. I attended my first natural building workshop in Oregon in 1993.