About Me

Repairing and Restoring Objects and Buildings

There is no greater satisfaction than working hard to bring a building or an object back to life. This site is dedicated to the skills required to complete repair and restoration projects of all sizes. We will explore the steps you need to take to properly plan, execute, and complete a restoration project. We aren't professionals who work in this industry but we are all keen amateurs who love nothing more than spending our time learning all we can about this subject. We have scoured the internet for info so we can collect it all in one place. We hope you enjoy checking out this blog!

Search

Latest Posts

2021

Got Mould? Get Rid of It With These Quick Tips
Mould can wreak havoc in your home if you don't manage it properly. And besides the unpleasant sight it creates, many other reasons make it quite undesirable in the home. For instance, mould can cause respiratory diseases. What's more, spores released by mould can lead to allergic reactions. That's why mould remediation is crucial. However, mould naturally exists almost everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. For this reason, getting rid of mould completely can be quite a daunting task.

Why You Should Always Get The Cracks In Your Concrete Inspected By A Professional
Concrete is a very strong material that has a lot of uses and can be found in almost every building and structure across the world. However, it does have one fatal flaw in that it has a tendency to crack for a variety of reasons. For those who are not familiar with concrete, or do not have any sort of construction experience, these cracks might seem very troubling, but that is not always the case.

Answers to 5 Top Asbestos Survey Questions
Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen that was once used extensively in building materials as a fire retardant. A survey may be necessary to determine whether your home suffers from asbestos contamination.  1. When Is a Survey Needed? If your home was built before 1990, then getting a survey done is the best practice. Surveys should be completed when buying property or before commencing upon construction or renovations inside of the property, as asbestos is not dangerous until it is disturbed or freed into the air.

Safe and Environmentally Friendly Ways to Dispose E-waste
Sadly, a big chunk of these electronics ends up in landfills every year as e-waste, harming the environment in many ways. Perhaps the biggest concern is that e-waste accounts for a significant portion of toxic waste, although it constitutes a small part of all the waste in Australian landfills. Furthermore, the fact that technology keeps evolving continues to worsen the problem. Therefore, e-waste management is crucial to protecting the environment. In this regard, what options do you have concerning electronic waste disposal?

4 Reasons You Need to Get Your Water-Damaged Ceiling Plaster Repaired
While a water-damaged ceiling may not seem like a huge deal, it's actually important that you get it fixed as soon as possible. Whether your ceiling has been affected by heavy rains or bathroom flooding, you should call out a plaster repair team at your earliest convenience. Here are just four reasons why you should never ignore the crumbling plaster up above. 1. Damaged ceiling plaster can collapse Although water damage on plaster ceilings can look very minor, something more serious is often happening underneath.

2 Signs Your Factory's Indoor Forklift Is in Desperate Need of Repairs
If you own and/or manage a factory, the indoor forklift may be a key piece of equipment that your employees utilise to transport materials, moulds and finished products from one area to another. Without it, the factory's operations would come to a standstill. Because of its importance, you should make sure that you keep an eye out for signs that it may fail in the near future. Below are a couple of these signs that indicate a problem with the forklift which will require immediate repairs.

Shopping for a Power Transformer? Top Signs a Cast Resin Distribution Transformer Will Be a Good Pick
If you need to invest in a power transformer for your company, then you could be wondering about the type that you should buy. There are different types of power transformers on the market that are good for different uses. Cast resin distribution transformers are often the right choice; these are a few signs that this might be the type of transformer that you will want to purchase. You're Concerned About Fire Hazards

3 Reasons to Have Your House Raised
If your home stands on piers or stumps, then there might be times when you need to have it raised. While this might sound alarming, there are actually some real benefits to this process. What can you do if you have your home raised? 1. Restump Your House If your home's stumps or piers are showing signs of damage or failure, then you might need to have them repaired or replaced.