About Geoff Godfrey

  • 4 Important Factors To Consider When Choosing A Luxury Home Builder

    17 July 2020

    When it comes to choosing a builder to create your dream luxury home, you need to know what to look for in a builder. Creating a luxury home is a special task that is going to require a skilled builder to take on the project. Consideration #1: Credentials When you are looking for a builder for your luxury home, you don't want to work with just anyone who can nail together boards and build a building.

  • Oilfield Construction Requires An Attention To Detail

    29 January 2020

    To say that an oilfield is complex would be a bit of an understatement. Therefore, it should also come as no surprise that constructing this type of facility is an equally complex process. From function to safety, there are a number of steps that must be taken beforehand to ensure the facility is constructed correctly. Operational Hazards The goal of an oilfield is not only to extract oil from below the earth's surface.

  • Planning To Build A New Home In A Luxury Community? 2 Things To Look For Before You Buy A Lot

    28 August 2019

    If you would like to build a new home in a luxury community, there are many things you need to look for in a lot before you purchase it and start building. Below are two of these things so you can find the best lot for you so you can start building your new home. Safety The community that you find the lot in should be safe. One way to make these communities safe is having a guarded entrance.

  • Tips For Installing Your New Septic System In The Ideal Location

    27 February 2018

    If you're building a home on a new lot and you need a septic tank, you'll have to find the ideal location for the tank and the drainfield. You'll want to keep the location of the new house and any outbuildings in mind when you choose the spot for your septic system because you don't want it too close or too far away from the house. Here are some tips for finding the best place to install a septic tank.

  • Modular Vinyl Siding Is A Great Alternative To Painting

    17 June 2017

    You're probably going to spend a lot of time and money over the years just trying to keep your house from looking old and dilapidated. Most significantly, the cost of constantly repainting your exterior walls can add up over the years. Also, if you just keep painting over old paint, it eventually starts to look crusty and the surface loses its rich texture. You can definitely tell when you look at the wall that had been painted more than three or four times.

  • Why Hiring A General Contractor Can Save You Money When Building A Home

    17 May 2017

    If you are in the process of making plans to build a home, you might be looking for ways to cut costs. One idea that you might have had is to work as your own general contractor during the building process, such as by choosing your own building crews to do the work. However, many people find that they actually save more money when hiring a general contractor. Here's why.

  • Buying Investment Property In Another City

    30 March 2017

    The best homes for sale as a real estate investment won't always be in your home city. This article discusses some of the added issues that come up with home ownership in a different city from your own. Why Buy in Another City? Buying in another city is a common thing when the real estate markets change but you're not ready or willing to move to the other city. For example, your current area might have a cold real estate market that you don't want to buy in.

  • Choosing A Surface For A Spray Pad

    28 July 2016

    When you build a spray pad, you need to think about the type of traffic it will see and the location it will be a part of. The two most common locations to install a splash pad are at a park and as part of a community square. Spray pads at parks tend to have more slides, dump buckets, and interactive features. Those that form part of a community square tend to be limited to just fountains that children can run through and get wet.

  • 3 Things to Know About Sewer Line Clogs Caused by Tree Roots

    7 October 2015

    If you have recently been having problems with slow-moving drains, or if your sinks and toilets are backing up, the problems are likely due from a clogged sewer line. One of the main reasons clogs form in sewer lines is from tree roots. While this is a problem you can fix, it is important to understand why this happens and how it can be repaired. Here are three things you should know about sewer line clogs caused by tree roots.

  • Make Your Garden Your Own Special Retreat

    13 August 2015

    Most modern homes either have no yard, or it is very small. However, this doesn't mean that you can't make the most of what you have available to you. Instead, you simply need to make smart choices so that you can fully take advantage of what outdoor space you do have. Even a small corner, planted well and supplied with simple furniture, can create a place that you can truly enjoy.