Unwanted: How to Remove a Hot Tub or Jacuzzi
Whether it’s upgrading to a newer model or no longer desiring to keep up with maintenance, homeowners have a variety of reasons for needing to remove a hot tub or jacuzzi. However, the process of [...]
DIY Tips for Backyard Drainage Solutions
Have you suddenly noticed alarming telltale signs of backyard drainage problems? Muddy areas, puddles of water, a soggy lawn and mosquitoes are all clues water in your yards is not draining as it should. Although [...]
How to Excavate & Construct an In-Ground Trampoline
Having a trampoline in the backyard can be a wonderful way for kids to stay active and burn off some of their energy. However, trampolines can also be an unsightly safety hazard when installed in [...]
Demolition Tips for DIY Homeowners
The most common reasons that people choose to demolish their home are to make space available to build a new home and when the house contains so many structural issues that repairing it doesn’t [...]
Pros and Cons of DIY French Drain Installation vs. Hiring Professionals
Installing a French drain on a lawn allows rainwater to travel from where it fell to another area of the lawn with better drainage capabilities and access to more sunlight. While it is possible for [...]
Defining Clean Dirt and How it Differs from Topsoil
Knowing the different types of dirt in the ground and how to use each type is critical for the success of any construction project. While it might not seem like a big deal to the [...]
Heavy Hauling: How to Remove a Concrete Patio
Concrete patios can become worn over time, making them unsafe and unusable. Even so, it isn’t always easy to know when it’s time to remove or repair an old concrete patio. Learning what to look [...]
How to Measure Dirt Piles… and Why they Look so Big
Home projects such as repairing a sewer line or installing a new irrigation system require excavation to complete. It comes as a surprise to many homeowners how much dirt this process leaves behind in the [...]
How to Responsibly Dispose of Construction Debris Material
Construction and demolition of commercial and residential structures, roads, bridges, and other public works structures can produce a significant amount of construction debris. The debris can occur from a remodel or complete take-down of an [...]
Pool Demolition & Removal – 6 Reasons to Fill in the Hole
For many people, especially if they live in a hot climate, a backyard pool might seem to be an asset to enable good living. However, a pool can also be a stressful liability and some [...]