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How The Cold Affects Your Garage And What To Do About It

With the colder seasons rapidly approaching, you might find yourself being glad your garage is there more than other times of the year. Indeed, in those cold, cold winter months the garage helps protect your car from freezing up and also provides a comfortable way to get into your vehicle. Yet, while you and your vehicle might be safe from the elements, chances are your garage door might not be so lucky.

How To Fix A Split Water Supply Pipe Using A Compression Repair Coupling

Repairing leaky water pipes by welding them with a torch and solder can be an intimidating prospect--even for the most intrepid DIYers. Yet that doesn't mean you have to call a plumber the next time you've got a burst or leaking pipe on your hands. If you would like to learn more about repairing damaged water supply pipes on your own, read on. This article will explain how to solve this common problem using a compression repair coupling.

Specialty Welding

If you are already a welder and are looking to up your income and see the world, you should consider becoming a specialty welder. Basic welders begin at around $10 - $14 per hour, but specialty welders can make between $60,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on where they work. As a welder, you  can work underwater, for race car drivers, and on cruise ships. You can even work for the military if you desire.

How To Get The Most Out Of A Home Inspection

When buying a home, one of the most important things you can do is to get the home thoroughly inspected before you purchase it. This serves many purposes such as helping to find anything that could potentially be wrong with the home and being able to put a more accurate offer on the table based on the condition of the home. An inspector will go through the home with a fine tooth comb to make sure that everything looks good and is up to the appropriate standards.

Give the Parking Lot New Life with Paving Sealer

When you're investing in a commercial development, one of the things you need to assess is the condition of the parking areas and the roadways. With a quality sealcoating treatment over the pavement you can preserve the asphalt condition and keep it looking good without having to invest the money in a full paving project. Here are a few options you can consider for your sealcoating process. Sand sealing – Sand sealing uses a layer of an asphalt emulsion spread over the surface of the existing pavement.