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Your May Rental Checklist: From Home Projects to Backyard Parties

Your May Rental Checklist: From Home Projects to Backyard Parties

May is one of the busiest months for both home projects and celebrations. Whether you’re reworking your yard, renovating the porch, or planning a graduation party or Mother’s Day brunch, having the right rentals in place saves time, money, and stress. Here’s your one-stop checklist for the most popular rentals this May: For Projects & Outdoor Upgrades: Power washers for siding, driveways, and decks Tillers and lawn rollers for garden and landscape prep Scaffolding and ladders for painting or repairs Concrete mixers or saws for hardscaping projects Post hole diggers for fencing and structure installs For Parties & Events: Tents...

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Primary Bathroom Remodeling Ideas

Primary Bathroom Remodeling Ideas

Updating a primary bathroom can be wonderful to meet changing needs, refresh for a modern style, or improve home sale prospects. But what bathroom remodeling ideas are best for different projects? Why Are You Remodeling? There are many reasons why a bathroom might need to be remodeled. Leaks or other damage may make the room unusable until it is remodeled, or changing needs of the family may require adjustments to fixtures, shower stalls, tubs, or entryways to make the room more accessible or practical. A poorly designed primary bath can be remodeled to improve functionality and efficiency, or it may...

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How to get a General Contractor’s License

How to get a General Contractor’s License

If you’re thinking of going into business as a contractor, it’s important to note that all states require contractors to be licensed. In addition, licensing laws are not universal across all 50 states. So, just because you’ve obtained a license in one state, doesn’t mean it would be legal to work as a contractor in another. Some states only require a license to work in specific fields such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or refrigeration. In these states, to be a general contractor doesn’t require a license. But, bear in mind that working in those above-mentioned fields without a license could...

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Contractor Tips to Improving Productivity in Their Employees

Contractor Tips to Improving Productivity in Their Employees

Improving the productivity of employees in the contractor business can mean a couple different things. From project planning to employee morale, productivity can be affected by many factors. These hold true for large construction companies as well as individually owned local contractors. But the end result is that the company must pay its employees’ salaries, cover the overhead expenses and ultimately earn a profit. To do this, much attention should be spent on ways to improve productivity. Increased productivity can benefit the contractor in many ways. The projects are completed more quickly and the costs are lowered. This allows for...

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