Buying a stock is easy. You press a button, and you own it. But understanding what you bought—and whether it will make you money—is the hard part. Many investors treat the stock market like a casino, betting on ticker symbols they heard about on social media. True wealth is built by treating stocks for what … Read more
Plumbing issues can happen at any time, often when you least expect them. Whether it’s a burst pipe, a clogged drain, or a malfunctioning water heater, these issues can quickly disrupt your daily routine. That’s where emergency plumbers come into play. They provide essential services that can save you from further damage and inconvenience. In … Read more
Rats and mice, hey! I agree that they can look cute and cuddly; however, they do contaminate food, gnaw structures, gnaw wires that can cause electrical fires, and even spread diseases. So, Rat infestations can cause serious problems in apartment buildings. These pests can reproduce quickly, damaging property, spreading illnesses, and making living conditions unsanitary. … Read more
Whether you’re build a new house or are planning for a large commercial building, it is important to decide the standard height of a single story building so you can translate the same standard height to 3,4,5 or whatever number of stories or floors you need in that particular building. With the changing dynamics … Read more
Have you ever seen a wooden log placed across a small water stream to let you go over the other end? That’s a simple example of a beam bridge. By definition, a beam bridge is a simple and common bridge type consisting of girders or beam of wood or concrete hanging over vertical piers/posts as … Read more
In Unites States and UK, the standard red brick of size 3-5/8” x 2-1/4” x 8” weighs about 4.5 pounds that’s equal to 2.04 kilogram or 2,041 grams. However, weight of bricks can vary from 4.3 pounds to as heavy as 5 pounds depending on the density of the brick. Whether you’re looking to … Read more
Post and lintel construction is found in architectural designs of Roman Empire and prehistoric times. Post and lintel construction consists of columns covered by stone lintels. It can comprise of one or more level by placing verticals on top of the horizontals using lintels as foundation. You might have heard about Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England … Read more
Foundations are of two types when we consider building a home on site one is raised foundation and other is slab foundation. A slab foundation consists of slab of reinforced concrete which is spread over subsoil over which building is constructed. Other is raised foundation which is footing spread around the perimeter of building with … Read more
So, while you’re looking to undertake a timber framing project, you got number of choices from LVL, Solid wood beam, Steel, and Glulam beam. But what are glulam beams and what exactly are they used for? Well, if you’re new to wood framing, you might not know what glulam is. Glulam is a short form … Read more
The city of Chicago has no shortage of unique attractions, but there’s one thing the Windy City does have plenty of—tall buildings. There are so many skyscrapers in Chicago that the entire list of them could probably go on forever, but here’s a list of five of the tallest buildings in Chicago to give you … Read more