All About The Deck: Best Wood, Best Stain, Best Sealers

Well, there are many wood options for outdoor decks but if you ask me I am going to have to say Ipe!\! I hate saying because I am not one to list favorites… but for me there is little comparison, I mean yes, there are some woods such as Tigerwood and Garapa come extremely close 2nd and 3rd. But like I said, if I had to choose the best deck wood for me would be Ipe!
So, this is why
1. All 3 are naturally weather resistant
2. All 3 are naturally insect resistant
3. All 3 are extremely beautiful …

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Flooring in Hospitality – Do’s and Don’ts

The hospitality industry has a real mix of situations to deal with in terms of its flooring. It requires safe, elegant, and hard working flooring, and a lot of it. There are some critical Do’s and Don’ts every hospitality industry person needs to recognize. Custom modular carpet design is now a realistic option for all businesses in the hospitality industry.

The problems define the issues

Whatever part of the hospitality industry you’re in, you’ll be well aware of any problems you’re having with your d?�cor design and flooring. These problems are a map of what needs doing:

The obvious wear …

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The $65,000 Bathroom Remodel – Unbelievable Story

The first bathroom that I ever remodeled cost $1800. That was a new bathtub, flooring, cabinet, sink, faucet, toilet, tiled tub surround and bathtub fixtures. Oh yeah, that included all of the labor and demolition also. $65,000 for a bathroom remodel, you’ve got to be out of your mind. I know that’s what you’re thinking, but there’s more.
My dad bought his first house for $9,000 and a second house for $29,000 and his third house for $125,000. My dad’s $125,000 house is worth about $600,000 today so I guess he could afford to put a $65,000 bathroom in it, …

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Everything That You Wanted to Know About Waterjet Cutting

Water jet cutting is nothing but the technology of using water in high pressure to slice metal or other materials for various purposes. Nowadays, it is used widely in almost all industry sectors as well as for flooring inlays since it is economical and gives quality output.
How exactly does Waterjet cutting operate?
The operating mechanism of a waterjet cutting is simple. Usually, the machine or the cutter is connected to a high-pressure water pump, and then water is allowed to eject from the nozzle. This is turn, cuts through the material due to the impact of the jet of …

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New Bathroom Remodeling Design For a Greater Shower Experience

The modern bathroom has changed dramatically from what it used to be, especially the big master bathroom, where the possibilities exceed all imagination in terms of bathroom accessories and decor, with high-tech features like a digitally controlled shower system with a digital interface for personal settings, an automatic hands free toilet with an auto flush feature that removes the waist and cleans, a built-in TV and speakers with a waterproof remote control, to mention just a few. Such high-tech sophistication is not necessary to still get great results even with a standard bathroom makeover and give it the look and …

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Basic Flat Roof Leak Repair in Simple Terms

The simple fact is that at some point in everyone’s life we will all have to contend with a roof leak, and the resulting roof repair job. There’s just no getting around it, even if one doesn’t have to do the actual work themselves. After all, most roofing contractors do repair work.
What About Roof Repair for the Do it Yourselfer?
But what about if your roof springs a leak, and you either don’t have the money to hire a professional, or are simply unwilling to pay their high fee? In this case, if you don’t know someone who’s willing …

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