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Lafayette General Contractor Tips: Getting Your Home Ready for Spring

April 22, 2015 | General Contractor

It seems that spring is finally in the air, and homeowners all over Indiana are rejoicing. Before jumping for joy, however, make sure that your home is ready for the seasonal transition. Today we have some Lafayette general contractor tips to help you assess any damage caused by winter and make plans to prepare your house for spring. Below are some helpful tips for making sure your house is spring-ready from Hearn Construction, Inc. – the name to trust for Lafayette general contractor services. Up Top: Like most houses in the Lafayette area, your home’s roof took quite a beating with the harsh winds and snow accumulation throughout winter. Make sure to take a close look at any shingles that are cracked, curling, or falling apart – even the toughest shingles are susceptible to winter’s wrath. It’s also a good idea to inspect your roof for weak points or signs … Continued

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Kokomo Home Improvement Tips, Pt 2: Save on Heating Bills in Winter

April 22, 2015 | General Contractor

Winter can wreak havoc on more than your car or home – even your wallet isn’t safe from its icy grip. While there’s nothing we can do to keep the seasons from changing, there are some ways to make winter heating bills more manageable. Today we have a few helpful Kokomo home improvement tips to help you keep your winter utility bill under control. Below are some tips for keeping winter heating bills at a manageable level from the Kokomo home improvement professionals of Hearn Construction. Turn Down the Heat: You can save quite a bit of cash each month by just turning down the dial on your thermostat and water heater. Keeping these appliances at a lower setting (especially when you‘re not at home) will save you up to 3% for every degree you go down without a noticeable difference to most users. You can always bundle up on the … Continued

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Basics to Building a Staircase

April 22, 2015 | General Contractor

Building a staircase, even a short one, isn’t an easy task. It requires precise measurements and careful calculations. It is argued that building a staircase is one of the most difficult do-it-yourself projects to take on. If you do not believe you are capable of finishing the project completely by yourself get a hold of your Indianapolis general contractor to assist you or at least answer any questions you may have. If you think it is something you are ready to attempt continue to read for the three basic steps to building a staircase. Three Main Components To Building A Staircase There are three main components to a typical staircase: stringers, treads and risers. Stringers, typically cut from 2 x 12s, are the sloped boards that support the other components and carry the weight of people walking on the stairs. They’re typically spaced 16 inches at the center. Treads form … Continued

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