If you are thinking about ways to add value to your property without the need for additional buildings or extensions, then you may be interested in the idea of remodeling a particular area. Somewhere like the kitchen or the bathroom are both ideal places to start making a change, and you can add value with…
As a property owner, you are responsible for doing what you can to make sure your home is safe for you and your family, or that your building is safe for your tenants. Safety goes beyond providing security, making sure your heating and cooling systems work well, and the like, especially when you live in…
In most earthquakes, many reinforced concrete structures suffer from minor to catastrophic damage. The most commonly observed damage is cracking and falling of the walls. But the most striking of these observations is the structural failures of multi-story buildings which have soft ground floors used for parking, called the “soft story.”Since buildings with sound construction…
