January 21, 2020

Timelines for Common Home Renovation Projects

When you want to renovate your house, you need to accept the fact that there is no specific timeline as anything can come up to lengthen the process. From plumbing issues to needing to re-paint a section of a wall, renovation projects can take longer than expected. Some renovations can

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Truck rental – First Time Driving Tips

If you want to move your belongings across the country, truck rental is your best option. Although you will save a lot of money, driving a rental truck is a huge responsibility. You may find it intimidating to figure out how to drive a 12 foot or longer truck with

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Issue 323 : Dec 2024

January 21, 2020

New Market Harborough business park built by J Tomlinson ready for take-off

J Tomlinson has handed over a new £5.2m industrial park in Market Harborough, which is set to create more than 200 jobs. Airfield Business Park – developed by Leicestershire County Council – will boost business and employment opportunities in the town and the local economy. A range of high-spec industrial units ranging from 1,570 to 33,360 sq. ft (145 to 3,099 sq. m.) has been built. Darroch Baker, construction managing director at J Tomlinson, said: “It has been a pleasure to be involved in the creation of this exciting new business park in partnership with Leicestershire County Council. “It is great to see the high level of interest in these high-spec, energy efficient units, and we hope this becomes a thriving business hub in which the tenants enjoy their new premises.” The first business to sign up and move into one of the units is Fasten-It Ltd, which supplies products for the UPVC roofline, door and window fitting industry. Byron Rhodes, deputy county council leader, said: “It is great to see this venture complete and ready for new and existing businesses. Supporting businesses is important; it helps boost our local economy and creates jobs. Investing in property also enables us to generate extra income which we can then plough back into frontline services.” The site also features 692 solar panels, which are part of the council’s ongoing commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030. Several other companies have already shown an interest in renting the units, with six of the 12 units reserved by prospective tenants. J Tomlinson, based at Beeston near Nottingham, operates primarily across the East Midlands, West Midlands and Yorkshire. For more information visit www.jtomlinson.co.uk

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Timelines for Common Home Renovation Projects

When you want to renovate your house, you need to accept the fact that there is no specific timeline as anything can come up to lengthen the process. From plumbing issues to needing to re-paint a section of a wall, renovation projects can take longer than expected. Some renovations can take a week, a few weeks, or even months. Thus, the right answer for such a question is it “depends.” Having strangers and everything turning out to be dusty can feel like an eternity for you. That is why it is essential to know how long it can take to complete a project. Read through to find out the average time it takes to complete some common home renovations. 1)            Kitchen Remodel The timeline of renovating a kitchen will depend on various things, such as if you want to replace cabinets, appliances, countertops, flooring, lighting, and if you are only making improvements such as cabinet refinishing. According to the Auckland renovation timeline, it might take at least 6-8 months to renovate a kitchen. However, you should know that the designing phase is not in this timeline. 2)            Home Addition Project If you are planning to do this type of project, it might take an average of 3-4 months. However, you should note that the three months are only for construction. If you include planning and designing, it might take a bit longer to complete. The good thing about this project is that it is in a new space, so the existing part will not be torn out. Furthermore, at the end of the project, you will have a bigger house. You should know that this is a bigger project, and your contractors will spend more time at your place. Therefore, you need to have a good relationship with the contractors for the project to run smoothly. 3)            Bathroom Remodel If you have a single bathroom and you plan to remodel it, you should prepare yourself for some disruption. You might need to change your bathing routine and look for an alternative for a call of nature. To remodel your bathroom can take an average of 2-3 weeks. However, if you are planning to move the toilet, it can increase the time it takes to complete. 4)            New Roof Sometimes you might be forced to replace a new roof in your house. Getting a new roof is one of the most significant decisions that you might need to make. Whether you replace, recover, or repair the roof, you need to decide on the type of roof your house may need. You need to know that this project will be noisy and you may need to be out of the house during working hours. On average, it may take 3-5 days to replace roofing. However, you should know that your timeline might be affected by the complexity of the job, weather, and the size of your house. 5)            Basement Remodel This project takes an average of 7-6 weeks. The reason why remodeling a basement takes long is that there may be some toys in there, theaters, gym, and removing windows. If you plan to do some home renovations, these are some of the timelines that it can take. For the smooth running of the projects, you should find a reliable contractor and provide them with all the things they may need.

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Truck rental – First Time Driving Tips

If you want to move your belongings across the country, truck rental is your best option. Although you will save a lot of money, driving a rental truck is a huge responsibility. You may find it intimidating to figure out how to drive a 12 foot or longer truck with your loved ones and belongings on board. This feeling will also double if you have never driven a large vehicle before. However, it is not all that different from driving a car. Although you will have to figure out where all the blinkers, blind spots, and buttons are, you likely to be fine if you are used to driving a standard car. Read to discover the first time driving tips of a truck rental. Inspection. You do not want to start your journey only to burst your tire in the middle of nowhere and realize that you do not have a spare one. Do a thorough inspection before you pick the truck from the rental company. Check the lights, oil, signals, and even the mirrors to ensure that the truck is in good shape. Request and insist on the rental company to get you the newest truck in their parking lot. Check for any damages both in the interior and exterior to ensure that they do not blame you when you return the truck. Safe Distance. Trucks are often more massive, and they take longer to come to a complete stop. Always keep a safe distance from other cars so that you can brake on time in case of an emergency. You can keep double the distance you would keep if you were driving your regular car. Take it Slow. Most truck rental companies do not specify their speed limit. However, always follow the speed limits you will find on the road. The speed limit may also vary from state to state. As such, make sure you are aware of these regulations. You can also opt to drive at half the speed of a regular car to be on the safe side. Rest. If you drive for a long distance, make sure that your shift does not exceed ten hours. a professional truck driver drives for eleven hours a day. Rental companies recommend that you drive for ten hours. Take several breaks to keep fresh. Make sure that each break is about thirty minutes long after the first eight hours of driving. Breaks will help you keep your energy and sharpen your senses. Navigating Through Mountains. Nobody will ever teach you how to navigate a truck through mountains. Such roads may be challenging since they may not allow you to rest. As such, ensure you learn your route in advance and plan for these long and slow stretches. Remember that mountain curves are dangerous, and they require undivided attention. Now, you are well prepared to rent a truck and drive it across the country. Be safe and follow all the traffic rules.

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