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When it comes to constructing a solid foundation, few factors are as crucial as soil moisture. For contractors and remodelers, understanding the role of soil moisture when pouring concrete footings can mean the difference between a long-lasting structure and one prone to cracking, settling, or even failure. In this blog, we’ll explore why soil moisture matters and provide practical tips for ensuring optimal conditions for your concrete footings. The Importance of Soil Moisture 1. Soil Stability Soil stability is paramount when laying any foundation. If the soil beneath a concrete footing is too dry or too wet, it can lead...

Improving the productivity of employees in the contractor business can mean a couple different things. From project planning to employee morale, productivity can be affected by many factors. These hold true for large construction companies as well as individually owned local contractors. But the end result is that the company must pay its employees’ salaries, cover the overhead expenses and ultimately earn a profit. To do this, much attention should be spent on ways to improve productivity. Increased productivity can benefit the contractor in many ways. The projects are completed more quickly and the costs are lowered. This allows for...

All is not as it seems when deciding whether or not to use air or manual tools. Below, we'll discuss the key differences you should consider when deciding which to use: Speed There’s no comparison here. Air-powered tools can get the job done way faster than your manual tools can. All you need to do is consider a pneumatic nailer for roofing versus a hammer or an air gun on tires versus a ratchet or wrench. However, also know that extra speed comes with consequences. You could overshoot your target and nails from a pneumatic gun are almost impossible to...

Owning a home, means maintaining a home. In order to do so properly, there is a basic arsenal of power tools that each homeowner should have at their disposal. If space is an issue, a homeowner should choose tools that are multifaceted, making the most effective use of the workshop storage space. As money, room, and needs allow, the homeowner can easily purchase more tools at a later time for those more specialized jobs. There is still a lot of debate over which is the best choice: corded or cordless power tools. For most homeowners, quality cordless tools make the...