Ways to Avoid a Construction Claim
Construction claim preparation is a stressful and financially demanding task. Having to deal with the hassles of the whole ordeal is simply not worth it. Avoiding a construction claim in its entirety is possible. A majority of claims stem from the contractor losing money while on the job. Other problems can come from the lack of planning and execution of the project. Claims do not need to occur; with proper planning and a good philosophy, your project can be much easier in the long run. Proper Funding Can Lead to a Successful Venture One of the best ways to avoid the hassle of construction claims is to make sure that bidders of the project have the proper funds allocated to build it. Also, by implementing the philosophy that every party needs to be responsible for...
Tool You’ll Need to Cut Your Own Seat Cushion Foam
Written by Carlo Badalamenti. When sofa or chair cushions start to wear out, most people simply buy new cushions. Other people take the cushions to an upholstery place to have them do the work for them. But people who love DIY projects know that they can replace the foam in their cushions and save a lot of money. By purchasing foam and cutting it to fit their cushion, they can add comfort to their furniture at a fraction of the cost of buying replacement cushions. It’s surprisingly easy to cut your own custom foam for your cushions. The foam is available for purchase from leading retailers such as The Foam Factory and cutting the foam is very simple. However, you will need a few tools in order to do the job correctly: A cutting tool. You have a couple of...
Cleaning up water damage
Written by: MovinCool Water damage comes in numerous forms, and so does water damage restoration. The recent heavy rains have caused excessive amounts of flood damage all over the country. On top of your usual leaky roofs and puddles springing up into the basement, there has been enough water to flood rivers, ponds, lakes, ditches, bayous, creeks, and even drier areas that normally don’t have to deal with these issues. Suddenly, many places have unintentionally become waterfront property. In addition to simply being a pain to deal with, all the extra water causes short term and long term damage. Some of this is more obvious, like if foliage, landscaping, furniture, pets, construction equipment, or small children get swept away in a rush of frothing water. And of...
How to Generate Multiple Offers on a Home
What does an agent do when he or she doesn’t have a list of potential buyers who might want to view a hot property? Turning to marketing services, or just thinking outside the box will often go a long a way in getting the word out about a property. Usually, all it takes is more people seeing a home to get it sold. Here are some ideas on how agents and sellers can get more foot traffic and multiple offers on a home. Utilize “Just Listed” One of the greatest assets an agent has when trying to sell a property is its “just listed” status. New homes are of immediate interest to home buyers, who probably already receive email alerts when the homes are listed at places like RedFin. Utilizing the “just listed” tag gives you access to this pool of motivated...
Memory Foam: Just the Facts
Written by: The Foam Factory The polyurethane foam we collectively call “memory foam” is a quirky little product developed in partnership with NASA. Originally called “slow spring back foam,” memory foam was a quirky product that NASA felt it could commercialize. The trouble was that the manufacturing process was unreliable, but the 1980s brought the “Tempur-Pedic Swedish Mattress,” which helped to popularize the foam as a part of anyone’s healthy sleep regiment. Since those days, the memory foam bed has become far more affordable. Still, companies continue to market mattresses well beyond the average consumer’s price point. How Memory Foam Works Memory foam becomes soft when it comes into contact with body heat, which helps it contour to meet your...