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This video shows a construction scaffolder teaching viewers how to install a three-tier scaffolding system to enable them to install one on their own. This allows you to do your own windows, siding, soffit, and fascia, just to name a few. It can be slightly dangerous, so it is best to know all the details of building scaffolding. Video Source This is a two-person operation. You start with the first stage, which is the feet. You will need four leveling feet and a leveling block (brick, concrete). Use a level to ensure the scaffolding is level. There are a few main components to scaffolding. First, there are ‘ladders’ at either end with pin-and-scissor locks on both sides to create stability. Once you connect them to all four corners and get it level, your scaffold is strong. Your scaffold should have a safety catch so it cannot be knocked over. When you are building the higher stages, you want to climb the ladder from the inside. So when someone is handing you the side ladders for the top levels, they should hand it to you from the sides and not the front. Be sure to watch the video for more details.

Flooring designs are a big part of home design. Flooring designs change just like other home decor styles do. This video reveals some of the most popular home design trends in flooring. Video Source Anyone that is looking for some ideas for flooring can benefit from watching this video. The information contained in this video can help you decide which flooring option is going to be right for your home. You may be surprised to learn that some of the most popular trends in flooring like hardwood flooring have come to an end. You may be further surprised to learn which type of flooring is moving into the realm of the most popular type of flooring. This video is chockful of information about flooring options that are set to be very popular in the coming year. Learn which flooring types are easiest to maintain and how they can transform your space. This quick video will put you right on track to choosing the perfect on-trend flooring for your home. Sit back and learn all you need to know about the latest flooring trends. .

Tankless water heaters offer many benefits. They are more energy efficient, since they only heat up the water you need, while conventional water heaters need to heat up all of the water it holds at once. Follow these tips from Matt Risinger of Risinger Build to make sure your tankless water heater lasts for many years. Tankless water heater maintenance is the same whether the unit is indoors or out. The first thing to do is make sure your unit has isolation valves. Video Source If not, they need to be installed by a plumber. They make maitence easier. You’ll need to buy a submersible six horsepower pump, washer hoses and a descaling agent like vinegar. Turn off the power, water, and gas to the water heater. Hook the washer hoses up to the screws under the isolation valves. Turn the isolation valves on. Water might come out of the hoses. Attach the other end of one hose to the output of the pump. Pour one gallon of descaling agent into the bucket. Put the pump in the bucket. Let the pump run for 45 minutes. The water heater is now descaled. Turn on the water. Run some water through the washer hose to fill the bucket to rinse the pump. Run the pump for a few minutes to rinse the vinegar out. Dismantle everything and turn the heater’s power and gas back on. This should be done every year.

If this is your first time calling upon an arborist, it may be confusing on which company to call up. In the video ‘How to Choose an Arborist Company,’ Joan Ford gives some tips on how to choose an arborist company. Some of these tips include: Comparative Shop for Reputable Company When choosing an arborist company, it is important to research the various companies in your area. Video Source You can do this by looking online and asking around to find local companies with good reputations. Get References/Read Reviews When you need an arborist, you can find a company by asking neighbors and friends for referrals. It is highly recommended that you read through reviews about the services offered to previous clients from the companies’ website. Talk and Meet With Arborist Companies of Interest to Make Sure Your Consumer Needs Will Be Met Arborist companies can provide numerous services like tree trimming and pruning. When hiring an arborist company, it is important to ensure that your consumer needs are met. Arborist companies focus primarily on tree preservation, making it crucial to choose a reputable service provider when hiring one for any task at hand.

Have you ever wondered about what drives stump grinding costs? This video explains what you can expect to pay, and why you should expect to pay it. Stump grinding costs are relative to three things. First the species of stump plays a role, and second, the size of the stump, and finally access to the stump. Video Source Soft woods are less expensive than hardwoods to grind. Softwoods like Palm trees grind faster with less resistance. Hardwoods like Maples require a little more effort and usually larger machinery that is more expensive to run for the operator. The diameter of the stump will also drive costs. The larger the diameter the more expensive the grinding costs. Access is another factor when it comes to the cost of stump grinding. Easy access makes the project easier for the service. Harder access to the stump can bump up the cost. If there are obstacles in the way or the stump is located in an area that is hard to access, specialty machinery may have to be used. Specialty machinery can be more expensive for the operator which will drive up the cost. Before you start any project you should always check for lines in the area that are buried to avoid issues. .