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Who Needs to Hire a Professional Home Contractor?

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 01:26:35 GMT

How to Make an Old Home Look New

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 01:24:00 GMT

Outdoor Elements That Can Cause Maintenance Issues for Your Home

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:20:57 GMT

Kitchen Renovations That Give You the Biggest Bang for Your Buck

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 01:18:27 GMT

Components of Your Custom Home That Need Careful Consideration

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:35:34 GMT

Tips for Budgeting for a Remodel

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 20:31:22 GMT

How to Make Your Property Feel More Inviting

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 20:27:47 GMT

How to Keep Renovation Costs under Control

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:24:24 GMT

How to Make Your Home Ideal for Hosting Guests

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:57:28 GMT

How to Make the Best of an Older Home

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:50:26 GMT

What You Shouldn’t Overlook When Changing Up Your Home

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:47:07 GMT

What to Accomplish During Your Next Bathroom Remodel

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:43:25 GMT

Safety Issues That Need to Be Dealt With in Your Home

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 19:26:27 GMT

What You Should Know About Renovating Your Garage

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:59:59 GMT

Home Repairs You Should Never Delay

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:54:51 GMT

Common Maintenance Needs Old Homes Have

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:58:48 GMT

Home Add-Ons You Should Consider During Renovations

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Tue, 24 May 2022 20:30:30 GMT

Changes to Make During Your Next Bathroom Remodel

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Tue, 24 May 2022 20:28:05 GMT

What to Make a Priority When Painting Your Home

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Tue, 24 May 2022 20:25:27 GMT

How Renovating Your Home Can Pay Off

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Tue, 24 May 2022 20:20:15 GMT

What to Know Before Visiting Your Construction Site

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Tue, 24 May 2022 20:15:18 GMT

Why You Need to do Maintenance in the Spring

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:47:27 GMT

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What You Shouldn’t Forget When Renovating Your Home

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:33:31 GMT

How to Make Your Home Improvement Project a Success

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:53:05 GMT

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Home Additions That Can Make It More Social-Friendly

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:29:34 GMT

Important Steps to Take Before Going Through With a Remodel

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:25:46 GMT

Why You Should Only Hire the Best Home Builders

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:31:25 GMT

How to Decide Whether or Not to Go Through with a Renovation

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:28:44 GMT

Common Remodeling Mistakes Homeowners Make

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:26:43 GMT

When Should You Call Professionals for Renovations?

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 22:10:04 GMT

How Professional Home Remodelers Bring Value to Your Project

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:37:58 GMT

What Every Kitchen Project is Incomplete Without

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:03:24 GMT

How to Properly Decorate Your New Custom Home

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:00:53 GMT

Kitchen Renovations That Cooks Will Love

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:58:28 GMT

How to Go into Your Next Project With Eyes Wide Open

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:18:59 GMT

How to Make Your Home as Low Maintenance as You Can

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:20:12 GMT

Common Ideas for Finishing a Basement

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:28:01 GMT

How to Protect Your Home From the Elements

info@multifuse.com (Multifuse Team) — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:55:20 GMT

How a Green Home Design Can Benefit You

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:42:03 GMT

Signs That You Need to Start Planning a Remodeling Project

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:39:24 GMT

How to Design Your Home for Greater Privacy

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:48:41 GMT

Key Considerations When Building Your Family Dream Home

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:45:20 GMT

How to Transform a Room Without Making Major Changes

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:21:41 GMT

What Are the Most Important Design Elements of a Custom Home?

info@dotcomdesign.com (Josh Krueger) — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:55:40 GMT

How to Add More Storage Space to Your Home

info@dotcomdesign.com (Josh Krueger) — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:51:21 GMT

How to Save on Taxes When Building Your Home

info@dotcomdesign.com (Josh Krueger) — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 22:05:18 GMT

How to Avoid Headaches Later With Your Custom Home Design

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:59:17 GMT

How to Design Your Home to Keep it Cool in the Summer

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:55:27 GMT

Materials That Will Give Your Kitchen More Value

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:52:54 GMT

How to Make Your New Home Stand Out in the Neighborhood

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:21:49 GMT

Financial Advantages of Building Your Home

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:15:47 GMT

What You Should Do After Moving into Your Custom Home

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:50:12 GMT

How Can I Achieve My Dream of Owning a Home with Poor Credit?

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:42:00 GMT

Home Improvements That Let You Spend More Time Outside

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:29:14 GMT

How to Make Your Bathroom Look More Up-to-Date

Mon, 24 May 2021 20:52:15 GMT

What to Consider When Designing Your Custom Home Exterior

Thu, 06 May 2021 20:16:01 GMT

How to Get Better at Organizing the Tools in Your Garage

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:24:13 GMT

The Benefits of Completing a Major Home Renovation

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:56:08 GMT

Preventive Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Get Done

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:53:01 GMT

Home Upgrades That Can Lead to a Healthier Life

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:37:58 GMT

Important Home Building Considerations That Will Save You Money

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:34:37 GMT

Home Improvement Projects that Protect Your Belongings

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:49:38 GMT

Throughout your life, you’ve likely accumulated a significant number of belongings. Home furnishings, books, pictures, clothing, and sentimental objects are just a few of the items you’ve come to own. Your possessions likely mean a great deal to you, so it’s important to take measures to protect them. You may find it beneficial to focus some of your efforts on home improvement projects that can do just that.

Roof Patching

Leaky roofs are more than just an annoyance. They can be the cause of serious damage to your home and threaten a significant portion of the things in it. Excessive exposure to water leads to the growth of mold and mildew and wears away at surfaces. Depending on the material, it can cause fragile surfaces to disintegrate, causing irreparable damage. The saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is especially pertinent in places that see a lot of rain. Florida’s rainy season can be responsible for dumping as much as 70% of the annual rainfall onto the state. With the rainy season well over, now may be a good time to inspect your roof and patch it if necessary. You may find it helpful to enlist the aid of roofing professionals who have the tools and experience needed to figure out where the problems are and get the job done right. This will help you make sure your roof is in good condition and ready to protect the rest of your home and belongings during the next rainy season.

Window Tinting

Ample sunshine is one of the things Florida is best known for, along with sandy beaches and a handful of theme parks. While you may enjoy catching the rays yourself, your belongings likely don’t. As your skin darkens, the surfaces of your flooring, furniture, paint, art, and other belongings fade under the UV rays emitted by the sun. Window tinting provides multiple benefits , including protection from fading and sun damage. It does darken the amount of natural light that enters your home, so if you’re concerned about making sure you get enough, focus on tinting the windows that face east and west. Provided you have north or south-facing windows, you will likely still have ample natural light entering your home to enjoy its benefits.

Simple Home Security

While it would be nice to think that people are inherently good and won’t take advantage of the trust placed in them, that isn’t always the case. For a variety of reasons, some people prefer to take what they haven’t earned from those that have, especially if a house looks like an easy mark. Installing a simple home security system can deter would-be thieves from targeting your property since it can mean they are less likely to get away with the crime. If you’re concerned about the appearance of your home, you needn’t be. As technology has evolved, various security devices have become more discreet, allowing them to more readily blend into the rest of your home and avoid disturbing the overall look you’re going for. That said, it doesn’t hurt to have a sign posted, automatic floodlights, or outdoor cameras that make it at least somewhat obvious that your home is being protected.

Window Sealing

Windows are an essential component of home design, allowing for fresh air and sunlight to enter the home, and providing an emergency exit, should the need arise. Unfortunately, they are also a weak point in your home’s defenses. Apart from being an entryway for unwanted visitors, they can also be susceptible to water. Similar to water entering through your roof, water coming in from your windows can put your home and your belongings at risk of extensive water damage. This is especially the case in Florida, considering the hurricanes that come through from time to time. As such, it’s important to make sure that your window sealing is in good shape. Check the sealing around your windows both inside and outside your home. If you notice damage, it’s best to remove and replace it with new caulking.

Replacing Smoke and CO Detector Batteries

Perhaps one of the simplest home improvement projects you can do is to check and replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Replacing the batteries takes just a few minutes and requires you to have just the appropriate batteries. You probably don’t even need any tools for this job. If you do, a screwdriver is likely enough to do the trick. It’s a small and simple thing, but it can make a world of difference. It can be lifesaving. Making sure your detectors have working batteries is especially important during winter seasons, as most house fires occur during fall and winter .

Porch Lock Box

Porch pirates have become somewhat notorious, and with the dramatic increase in online shopping this year, you may be more vulnerable to them now than ever before. Like most thieves, package thieves tend to take advantage of easy targets. You can make your packages far less targetable by investing in a porch lockbox. There are a variety of different styles of porch lockboxes, but they all work similarly. They allow your packages to be delivered and stored under lock and key until you (with the key) can retrieve them. Of course, no method is entirely foolproof, but it should discourage a good portion of would-be thieves. Those who are more determined will be slowed by the box, perhaps long enough for your security system to get a good look at them so the police can follow up.

Some home improvement projects are especially valuable because they don’t just protect your home but also protect your belongings as well. Reducing the risk of the elements, humans, and natural disasters damaging your home or property is the responsible thing to do as a homeowner. Take a look around your home and see what other projects you can do to bolster the protection your home provides to the belongings you keep in it.

If you are ready to start your remodeling, let us help you !

Things Home Builders Do to Keep Construction on Schedule

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:32:27 GMT

Aesthetic Aspects of Finishing Your Basement that Will Help You Create the Perfect Look

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:14:42 GMT

Finishing a basement can seem overwhelming at first. With so many things you need to do to fix it up, it can be difficult to know where to start. Identifying a few things that you can do right now can help you get the motivation to really clean up the basement and make it a space your family loves.

Flooring

One of the most important things to address when it comes to finishing your basement is the basement’s flooring. Typically, in an unfinished basement, the floor consists of cold concrete or unfinished wood. If you have the time and resources, consider adding flooring. There are multiple economical options to think about. You can purchase laminate wood strips that actually snap into place and appear like the real deal .

You can also add rugs to the space to bring in warmth and to make the floor more inviting. Rugs can be a good option for kids as well because they are softer and easier to play on.

Wall Colors

The wall color in the basement is especially important. Because the basement is darker than the rest of the house, it’s important that you choose something that can brighten the room.

But you should also recognize that because the basement is relatively set apart from the rest of the house, you can also have more fun with the wall color. Feel free to play around with it and potentially do something a little different.

Lighting and Windows

Basements can be pretty dark. Light them well and consider taking advantage of windows to let in natural light to keep them from feeling gloomy. And if you add curtains, you may want to consider choosing curtains in lighter colors or in more translucent fabrics. This can help make sure that you maximize the light in the basement.

You should also think about creative ways to bring in more light—in addition to adding lamps in the room, think about adding elegant globe lights to the room. These can allow you to add more consistent light to the basement whereas lamps add concentrated pools of light to certain areas of the room. Adding mirrors on the walls can also help you make the room appear bigger and brighter.

Selecting Furniture

Choosing the right kind of furniture for your basement is incredibly damp. There are multiple factors to consider. First, basements sometimes have the tendency to be damp, so make sure you take good care of your furniture down there.

Because of this dampness, you may want to shy away from delicate woods that can bubble easily. Fabrics like cotton and rayon tend to do well in more humid conditions so choosing throw pillows and curtains in these fabrics is a good idea.

Dividing the Space

Figuring out how to actually organize a basement’s space can be difficult at first. Especially when you want your basement to serve multiple functions. Maybe you want part of the basement to function as a kids’ playroom. Maybe you want another part of it to function as a lounge area and movie watching space. Another area could be a nook dedicated to crafting.

One of the best ways to create these separate spaces in a basement that really is just one main room is to use your décor to frame these spaces. Putting frames on the wall around your crafting desk can create a visually cohesive space set apart from the rest of the room.

Storage

When it comes to finishing your basement, one major thing to think about is storage. If your basement is pretty unfinished, you may not have any closets installed where you can store things like games or kids’ toys. So, you’ll have to get creative.

One way to add storage is by building trick-the-eye built-in cabinets. Surprisingly, it can actually be quite easy to build fake built-ins . Install a set of shelves that you like and then simply add molding around the shelves that blends into the ceiling.

Another way to add more storage is to be creative in your furniture selection. Add benches that double as bins. Add an ottoman that opens up. Have multiple decorative baskets that can store ties inside. Choosing decorative items and furniture that is also multi-functional will help you address your storage needs.

Exposed Pipes

Often in unfinished basements, you may have exposed pipes, coils or cords hanging from the ceiling, while it may not always be possible to get rid of these or directly address these eye sores, there are a couple things you can do to improve the situation.

If your basement’s ceiling still has exposed wood beams, you can purchase adhesive wood planks that you could stick to these plans to hide the coils and wires and simultaneously make the space look more finished with a cool ceiling. On the other hand, if this seems like too much of a project, you could also consider simply painting some of the exposed pipes. Adding paint to pipes typically doesn’t have any major effects on the pipes’ function. Painting over them is a safe way to camouflage ugly pipes.

Add a Dehumidifier

One of the worst parts of unfinished basements is the musky smell and the slightly humid air. Adding a dehumidifier to the basement can help you make your basement feel as fresh as the rest of the house.

Even if it may not seem like the first thing on your list of ways to improve your basement, it can actually make a big difference. When the literal atmosphere feels lighter, the rest of the room will feel lighter and more cheery as well.

Finishing a basement doesn’t have to be a totally overwhelming project. Beginning with the suggestions in this article can help you get off to a good start. Then think more precisely about your family’s particular needs to decide on the most important changes to prioritize.

We can help you to make a basement that fits all your needs. Contact us to get started!

Remodeling Your Bathroom for 2021

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 23:56:14 GMT

Every year, Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa, bathroom remodeling experts create new trends that rock the area and cause everybody to change their approach . And 2021 should be no different. We expect a large number of trends to come and go again this year and think that it is vital for our customers to be prepared for them to ensure that they get the best results in a way that makes sense for them.

Tile Trends for 2021

The bathroom remodeling process often starts with the tiles of your floor and walls , as these provide a maximum of stylistic benefits without costing a lot of money to install and upgrade. However, every year sees some new trends in this field that must be adequately understood if you want to get the best results out of your home's latest upgrade. So what can you expect for tiles in the year 2021?

We think that geometric and patterned looks are going to be big again. Though this look has been somewhat cliché over the recent few years, surprising new bathroom design changes have made it popular again. Bathroom remodeling experts have been talking about utilizing shapes such as stars, various types of moons, and much more to produce a bold and innovative look for your bathroom.

But expect 2021 to be again a year of minimalism in this type of design. We don't expect that wild or extravagant looks will be big again for a few years. For now, minimalism and style are what is crucial for these looks. Beyond that, minimalist looks also help make a bathroom stronger by avoiding excessive materials that may end up just getting in the way and causing more issues than good.

New Shower Trends for 2021

We have been investigating bathroom remodeling trends towards the year 2021 , and we believe that the glass shower will be one of the biggest that you're going to see. The glass shower is a very modern update, both cool and relaxing, and is something that many people are going to want in the future this year. Here are a few other reasons why you might want to think of a glass shower.

First of all, they make your bathroom look bigger by creating a more open and elegant style. Rather than having expensive panes of marble or other materials, glass provides a simple and inexpensive building option. In some ways, you may be able to handle some of these upgrades on your own but probably want a professional to manage most of them to avoid any issues you may experience.

Just as importantly, the glass shower is something that we honestly can't see going out of style. The look that it provides is so striking that we anticipate seeing significant numbers in 2021. That said, it is important to warn that these showers offer no privacy for your cleaning, so you need to make sure nobody comes into your bathroom as you clean to avoid an embarrassing situation.

What to Expect for Bathtubs in 2021

Over the years, we have installed many bathtubs when doing bathroom remodeling in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. And many of our customers have asked up to change out their tub a few years later because they were chasing trends. Is it always wise to go after the latest look? That all depends on how much money you have to spend. We typically believe it is best to consider trends as secondary for your home.

But if you plan on doing any bathroom remodeling in the future, there's no point in ignoring trends if there is a payoff in the usefulness of an item. For example, many of our customers decide on stand-alone bathtubs that don't have a shower and use a standing, floor-level shower in their main bathrooms. There are a few reasons you may want to consider this approach instead of others.

First of all, a stand-alone bathtub is more comfortable to soak in when you want a little relaxation. And they are often easier to move and install, providing an easier process for you and your bathroom remodeling professionals. Even better, a standing floor-level shower allows you to age in place with grace and never go out of style, even if your bathtub is no longer quite what you want any more.

Make the Right Choice Today

As you can see, the trends for bathroom remodeling in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa, remain engaging and unforgettable for 2021. So if you plan on changing your bathroom look soon and want to make sure that you get the best look possible for your money, please don't hesitate to contact us at Kugler Construction today to learn more. Our experts have years of experience in this field and will do what it takes to ensure that you are satisfied with your bathroom.

What You Should Focus on When Improving Your Kitchen

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 20:59:25 GMT

You are probably super excited to renovate and redesign your kitchen! This process can be pretty fun, but you also need to go into it with a plan. You might wonder what your top improvements should be. While it certainly depends on your needs, there are several key areas home designers recommend.

Install New Appliances

If you have been using the same dishwasher and refrigerator for years, it is probably time to get newer appliances. New products are generally more effective and are more energy efficient—saving your money in the long run. They also can accommodate your changing family with new features.

Buying new appliances can cost a lot of money up front, so if you have other renovations to make, you may want to save up. If your older appliances are still in good condition, you could also sell them online and use the money for the new product. Getting new appliances can be a great way to change your kitchen’s look .

Replace the Floors

Changing out the flooring can be another great way to make your kitchen look sophisticated. Some homes start out with a cheaper plastic flooring; others are made of wood. Design-wise, your kitchen can look much classier and remain easy to clean by switching to tile a new tile pattern or new floor material altogether.

Removing floor tile can create a lot of dust that can have harmful effects on your health. Make sure you have the proper safety equipment. Also monitor the various costs of different materials to fit flooring easily into your budget.

Add More Storage

One of the great travesties of any kitchen is the lack of good storage space. There are several ways to fix this , and they all vary depending on how much space you currently have. For bigger projects, you may want to expand your pantry (or add one in the first place). This can take a long time and may require grand renovations.

On the other hand, you may want to find ways to better store products in your kitchen. You can buy effective organizational tools that go inside your shelves. Create additional drawers to store more kitchen utensils. Add storage according to your family’s needs.

Crafting your dream kitchen takes a lot of planning and rethinking. Sort your priorities out and determine what changes you need and then the ones you want. By establishing your plans, you will feel more prepared and have a better kitchen to show for it.

If you are looking to remodel your kitchen, let us help !

Big Home Renovations That Will Make Your Property Sell More Quickly

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:20:43 GMT

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What Should You Consider Before Building Your Custom Home

Mon, 04 May 2020 17:08:46 GMT

Building your own custom home is one of the most widely shared dreams of humankind. If you have the budget, you can make everything just the way you always wanted it to be. This is a big step in life, so you want to make sure that you get it right. As you make such a large investment, here are a few things you should consider.

The Five Reasons to Call a General Contractor

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:15:45 GMT

You're building a new house soon, and you aren't sure if you want to work with specialists or just one general contractor in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, Iowa . This decision can be a tough one if you aren't careful because you may end up picking one that isn't right for your needs. Thankfully, you can rarely go wrong with a general builder. Here at the top five reasons you should work with us at Kugler Construction.

1. Single Contact Group

Do you know what causes a vast majority of issues with a building job? Typically, communication issues. If you and your builders aren't talking well or are struggling to make a connection, your job will likewise suffer. As a result, many people prefer to consolidate their construction process by creating as few contact groups as possible. And the best way to do that is to hire a general contractor .

Doing so limits the number of people with whom you have to talk to as much as possible. Instead of having to work out schedules with builders, plumbers, carpet layers, foundation professionals, and electricians, you can hire your contractor and let them do what needs to be done. In this way, you consolidate all of your challenges and difficulties and make them easier to handle.

Just as importantly, you also create a much easier level of communication between you and your building experts. Rather than relying on many different paths of discussion, you can open up one and use it to create connections that make your project that much easier. In this way, you can further your home building agenda without having to deal with potential sub-contractor flaws.

2. Easier to Track Possible Mistakes

Now, when your contractors are building your home, they double- and triple-check everything to ensure that there are no problems with the project. Unfortunately, there may be times when these checks miss something and allow damage and other types of mistakes to occur. Working through this problem is usually easy because most contractors fix their errors without question.

But what if you have hired many sub-contractors to work on your home? How do you know who made a mistake? Yes, plumbing mistakes may have occurred due to the plumber, but what if another specialist changed something on a project without running it by anybody? Tracking down the source of these mistakes and holding them accountable is going to be nearly impossible.

That problem is not an issue with a general contractor . These experts create that single-contact point we mentioned earlier, which makes it easier to track down the source of mistakes. Though you might not find the exact person who made the error, you'll know which company has to fix it. In this way, you can feel more confident that common problems will be more easily solved.

3. High Levels of General Competence

When you work with a high-quality general contractor , you are putting your building project in the hands of an expert with years of experience. The same is true of specialists and sub-contractors, yes, but they typically have more limited experience. Simply put: they are very good at doing one type of job very well but cannot handle the demands that you may get from a more general building professional.

For example, many contractors can handle issues such as plumbing, laying foundations, building homes, repairing some issues, laying brick, pouring cement, and much more. These general builders have a knowledge of many types of factors. So while they may not be the masters of all of their trades, they are the jacks of most and shouldn't have a hard time handling your needs quite easily.

All of these factors help to make these contractors one of the best investments that you can make. Rather than having to hire many people to handle all of your needs, you can utilize just one professional. This factor is an extension of the single-contact benefit. You just don't have the same kind of problems and potential issues that you would have when you work with a more general building specialist.

4. A Real Warranty

Nobody is perfect, and even the best professional builders can make mistakes. When this happens, it can be costly to repair these errors and may cost you extra time and cash. Thankfully, most general contracting specialists have warranties that protect against problems such as:

Mistakes made by the builder
Errors with the construction material
Weakness at the construction site
Problems with the soil where you built
Pollution that was not properly managed

All of these mistakes can easily pop up when sub-contractors work on your home. However, general builders will have a single warranty – usually around one year but sometimes longer – that can help to protect you against this damage. In this way, it is possible to protect yourself from financial loss and ensure that you get the kind of high-quality build that your home deserves.

5. Easier Completion Time

Here's a fun fact you probably didn't know about a general contractor – they can work more quickly than other types of building professionals. Now, that doesn't mean that they will work excessively fast or cut corners to get your job done. Far from it! Instead, this fact simply lies in the reality that they can handle all of the elements of a construction more smoothly and efficiently than multiple ones.

We touched on this fact briefly earlier when we stated that these contractors could handle all of your needs. However, we didn't mention that, often, these professionals do use some sub-contractors to handle a few things that they cannot. The reason why its best to go with them and have them handle this need is that you don't have to worry about juggling all these different aspects yourself.

Simply put, they take all of the difficult work out of your hands and take it on for themselves. Then, they can learn to manage other elements of your home's construction without having to worry about making a mistake. All of these benefits make it a great idea to call these professionals, mainly if you aren't sure how to handle this type of job on your own.

Contact Us Today to Learn More

As you can see, working with the best general contractor Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, Iowa has to offer can provide you with many benefits. So please don't hesitate to contact us at Kugler Construction right away to learn more. Our experts have years of experience working in this field and can provide all the benefits above – and then some – to enhance the overall appearance and quality of your home.

How A General Contractor Helps Your Home

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:48:43 GMT

Creating a consistent style and look for a home is a challenge. Thankfully, the best general contractor in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, Iowa , can help with this process. When you hire these professionals, you do yourself and your home a big favor by ensuring that you get the looks and styles that you want. Just as importantly, you can make sure that your home is secure and resilient against many types of damage. So make sure to contact us at Kugler Construction to learn more about this fascinating process.

Creates a Coherent Construction Plan

When you hire a single general contractor for your home, you are doing yourself a big favor by eliminating the need for excessive planning. While your contractor still does have a lot of strategizing to consider for your house, you don't have to do it yourself. In this way, you can focus on other elements that are more important for you. These concepts include handling the cost of the upgrades and renovations and your general construction.

Furthermore, these contractors can create a single plan that is easy to follow and which ensures everybody is on the same step. That's because they have the skills necessary to execute and plan almost every step of this process. In this way, you can create a more unified look that is easier for you to handle and which is attractive to you, your family, and anybody who may wander by your house throughout the day.

This level of coherency is something that every homeowner wants because it ensures their house is as attractive as possible. And if they want to sell the home in the future, getting a coherent and engaging design also helps because it makes it easier for people to appreciate a house and to buy it without any problems. Therefore, anybody who is flipping houses for money must contact one of these contractors to get the house up to snuff.

Plans Many Types of Jobs

As mentioned above, a general contractor can handle just about every aspect of your home construction or renovation project. For example, they can help to design elements such as the overall structure of your home and come up with material options for your house as well. Beyond that, they will come up with interior decoration ideas that make your home more attractive and ensure that it has a unified and expressive look.

Just as importantly, these professionals can work with you to come up with a plan that makes sense and which creates a beautiful look for your home. For example, these experts can examine other areas of your house, see what kind of style you want to create, and work out from here to make your home a coherent and appealing place to live and visit. In this way, you ensure that everybody is satisfied with the process, including the contractor.

That's because most contractors take their job very seriously and consider themselves something like an artist or, at the very least, an artisan. They work hard to ensure that the work they do is up to their standards of quality. In many cases, they'll do extra steps to ensure that any mistakes or issues are correctly handled. In this way, they help to make a home stronger, protected against various types of problems, and capable of withstanding many kinds of severe construction issues.

Will Find Experts Who Can Help

These days, general contractors don't do all of the work that they are hired to handle. While they will plan all of the steps and do some construction, they mostly serve as a guiding role for a team of experts. While this might seem to defeat the point of hiring these experts, there are many benefits here. For example, these professionals will do what they can handle and then find skilled experts who they trust to do the rest for you.

This often includes hiring plumbers, pipefitters, electricians, and roofing experts to handle all of these needs. And while you could employ these individuals yourself, working with a contractor like this helps to take the hard work out of your hands. Rather than having to plan every step and frustratingly babysit every person you hire, the contractor can handle all of these details to ensure your satisfaction.

As a result, you can relax and be satisfied knowing that your building professional is handling all of these steps for you. And you can also rest assured that everything you wanted to be done is being appropriately managed. That's because real professionals with years of experience will handle specific steps while your contractor checks their work, offers advice and suggestions, and makes sure everything suits your needs.

Provides Insurance Coverage

Lastly, hiring a contractor of this type can protect your investment in a variety of ways by providing you with high-quality insurance. Many experts of this type utilize insurance policies that not only cover problems such as liability, like if they injure somebody or themselves while working, but also accidents that they may make when working. While other builders may offer these types of policies, working with a general builder helps to ensure that you get the best plans possible and at a price that makes sense for you.

That's because they often get a bundle package that handles all aspects of the planning and execution of your home building or renovation project. For example, their insurance will cover mistakes made by electricians and plumbers. Many types of policies will even pay for repairs or upgrades that they have to make to the home due to their errors. Typically, this policy is applied to your job automatically and is part of your payment for the finished project.

So when you plan on working with a high-quality general contractor to make your home stronger and more beautiful, make sure that you ask about their insurance coverage. Often, they also have warranties that help to make your home even more protected from severe problems. Whatever protection that they have to make sure that you read through their policy to ensure that it meets your needs and that you are satisfied with what it has to offer you.

Don't Neglect This Type of Help

As you can see, getting a general contractor in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, Iowa , is a great way to keep your home looking great for years to come. And you cannot ignore the many benefits that high-quality construction experts provide because they will strive to give you the unified and beautiful look that your home deserves. So please, please, don't hesitate to contact us today at Kugler Construction to learn more. Our experts have years of experience and are ready to serve your needs satisfyingly.

Your Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Home Improvement

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 19:22:36 GMT

Upgrading your home's kitchen is essential for selling the house or solely for making it a more comfortable place for you and your family to live. So if you want the best home improvement in Waterloo or Cedar Rapids, Iowa , then you need to follow this simple guide. It will help make things easier for you as you try to implement a kitchen improvement routine for your home.

Choose a Kitchen-Wide Improvement

First of all, you should start out by assessing what needs to be done in your kitchen before assuming that a full-kitchen upgrade is required. For example, you may have durable appliances that you just bought 3-4 years ago. These don't need to be changed in a kitchen renovation. In most cases, these appliances probably still have 10-15 years of life left in them, if not even more.

The same goes for items like your tiles, the ceiling design, and other aspects that you may not have considered changing for a few years. If your cabinets are the same ones that you had in your home when you moved in 20 years ago, it is time for a significant upgrade. Cabinet upgrades help to make your home more appealing and also protects against various types of health risks.

Other home improvement options to consider here include upgrading your lighting to keep your kitchen as attractive as possible. New lights help to enhance the brightness of your home and make the most common meeting area – often, the dining room in many families – a comfortable place to hang out.

Start Assessing Your Costs

Now that you know what you want to be done with your kitchen, it is time to start assessing how much everything will cost you in this process. You might be surprised to know, but the estimate given to you by a builder or renovation specialist is just that – an estimate. They may not be able to meet these costs and may go over. As a result, it is essential to take planning into your own hands before starting.

These costs are things that you need to take fully into account long before you start the process. For example, you need to know how much the labor will cost for your renovations if you plan on hiring professional help. Talk to any contractors about this factor to get a feel for what to expect. You also need to plan for material costs and other items necessary for the home improvement process.

And you also need to make sure that you fully understand outside costs that you might not expect. For example, the delivery of goods to your home may cost a little more money than you expect, particularly if you are getting upgrades that are essential for your kitchen. You also need to budget in an accident fund that helps to repair mistakes made during the renovation. These costs are particularly important if you are doing any of this process on your own.

Drop Items You Don't Need

Next up, you need to start considering any items that your kitchen may not need to ensure that you invest your cash wisely. This step might seem fairly obvious but is one that may be a challenge. For example, some people want to do EVERYTHING in a kitchen all at once. They may want to add new tiles, upgrade their appliances, add new wall textures, and even add new forks, knives, and spoons.

This home improvement impulse is understandable – getting everything done at once has an appeal to it that can't be denied. However, the costs of these repairs are going to be quite high and will strike you if you aren't careful. As a result, it is critical to take the time to fully understand which of these are an excellent choice for your needs and which you should probably forget about instead.

For example, you may want to focus only on enhancing your kitchen tiles and walls instead. This stylistic upgrade is often a good one to take first because it is surprisingly the least expensive. Replacing your appliances will easily be the most costly, so try to choose which ones you truly need to be replaced. Ovens are an excellent place to start, as are microwaves and other items you use regularly.

Make Sure Things Go Smoothly

The trickiest part of this home improvement process lies in getting everything managed adequately for your needs. Many people may try to handle all of this process without reaching out for help. And we suggest doing what you can before calling renovation specialists. If you know how to lay tile and feel comfortable doing it, do so. But understand that a mistake will be costly and may require a professional to fix.

However, if you don't feel comfortable doing even one element of a specific repair or renovation process, pass it off to somebody else instead. You shouldn't try to do something just to save yourself money, only if you genuinely have experience with it. Simply put, doing renovations that are above your skills will trigger installation mistakes that will cost you a lot of money to fix.

Just as importantly, you should try to work to make sure that your improvements are reasonable and make sense together. Incoherent renovations happen when a homeowner tries to do too much or too little at once and leaves their kitchen a mess. Hiring professionals is often wise because they can take care of these issues for you without having to worry about making any mistakes.

Let Us Help You Out

So if you want the best home improvement Waterloo or Cedar Rapids, Iowa has to offer for your kitchen, please contact us at Kugler Construction right away to learn more. Our experts have years of experience working with people like you and will do what is necessary to ensure you get the best results. If you need help doing all of it, we can do a comprehensive kitchen-wide repair and renovation.

Common Kitchen Remodeling Hacks That Enhance Your Home

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:11:00 GMT

Making your kitchen look as impressive as possible often requires that you take a lot of remodeling steps to ensure that everything is up to speed. Thankfully, the best kitchen remodeling Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, Iowa have to offer can ensure that you get the high-quality home that you deserve at a price that you can easily afford. However, you need to make sure that you get the right steps done for your needs.

The following hacks are among the unique ways that you can make your kitchen stand out and improve its overall look and fashion. Pay particular attention to any that you think make the most sense for your needs. And don't forget to take into account the cost – there are often many factors that can influence the price of a remodeling project and which makes tweaking your needs necessary.

Add Toe-Kick Drawers

The first step in this process is to add extra items to your kitchen that are not only handsome but useful. One thing that many kitchens lack – but which are becoming very popular in recent years – are toe-kick drawers. These simple designs can be easily installed near the bottom of your cabinets and serve a multitude of purposes in your home.

This kitchen remodeling option is designed to expand the storage options in your kitchen and to make it easier to add a multitude of items to it. They are designed to sit low to the floor and will open when you lightly tap or kick them with your toe or a foot. Closing them is just as easy as pushing them back shut with your foot, a process that enhances the unique nature of these drawers.

Even better, these drawers are a great place to store a variety of unique items, such as placemats, tablecloths, many types of utensils, napkins, paper towels, and even baking sheets. Beyond their usefulness, they also look handsome and create a unique style and convenience for your kitchen that is hard to get with any other kind of drawer in your home.

Consider Unique Flooring Options

The floor of your kitchen is an area that typically needs to be upgraded regularly to keep it looking and feeling great. However, the challenge of choosing a great floor is often contrasted with the fact that so many flooring options seem boring and bland. As a result, you should try to find an option that has rarely been used before and which provides your home with the unique look that it deserves.

For example, you may want to replace your vinyl flooring with a unique natural option like bamboo. Many homeowners don't often consider this flooring type because it is relatively new and underexposed. However, it provides an excellent surface that is usually quite sturdy, handsome, and which can resist many kinds of damage better than many other flooring options available on the market today.

Beyond bamboo, you may also want to try options like tiled and cut concrete with a sealed or painted surface. This step is smart because concrete is not only inexpensive but can be decorated in many unique ways. Try to mix out different patterns and colors on your floor in this way, and you'll see a broad array of new trends and exciting looks quickly spiraling out from your floor.

Change Your Ceiling Light

The light in your kitchen is an element that needs to be upgraded as soon as possible to ensure that your kitchen is handsome and attractive for years to come. Too many people pay little attention to this part of the home and end up with an unattractive look that they can't figure out. Ceiling lights are often a subtle improvement that still provides an immediate boost in your home's look.

For example, you can take a simple dome light that you've had for years and replace it with one that emulates the look of a chandelier. While this may seem gaudy or silly, it can be a great idea if your kitchen or dining room is rather attractive except for the light. And the extra light bulbs in the chandelier will also enhance the mood of your kitchen and make it more enjoyable.

Even better, you can add new efficiency bulbs for your ceiling light to make it an even cooler choice for your kitchen remodeling . Efficiency bulbs will not only use less electricity to burn but will last longer than other types of bulbs. As a result, your kitchen will have the brightness that it needs to look great and will also look better with a new and more high-quality lighting element.

Use Contact Paper for Countertop Redesigns

Your countertops need to look as great as possible to make your kitchen attractive and homely for visitors and yourself. However, it can be quite expensive to get the kind of makeover that you want for your countertops and may cost hundreds of dollars if you aren't careful. Thankfully, there is a unique way of avoiding this problem by using contact paper to make your countertops look new.

High-quality kitchen remodeling processes often utilize this type of paper because of the ways that it provides a unique surface that is easy to makeover in a fresh new style. For example, you can add contact paper to your countertop and utilize a variety of different design elements, including various types of flowers, insects, and other animals that are attractive and unique for your home.

Beyond this use, you can also adjust your contact paper to make it suitable for a variety of other countertop designs. These steps often require you to commit fully to the process and to take a lot of steps with DIY rebuilding. However, you can also contact professionals to get the high-quality help that you need to keep your countertops in excellent condition for years to come.

We Can Help!

As you can see, there are many fun and unique ways that you can upgrade your kitchen and make it a more attractive place to visit. Each of these simple hacks are things that we've done before in our kitchens, which makes them an excellent choice for several people. And while you can probably do many of them on your own without help, getting a professional to pitch in is often a good idea.

So please contact us at Kugler Construction if you need the best kitchen remodeling that Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, Iowa has to offer. We have worked for years learning how to provide this kind of service and can give your home the high-quality remodeling that it deserves. Even better, we can move beyond the kitchen to help upgrade your bathroom, bedrooms, dining rooms, and even your basement.

Better Bathroom Tiles Improve Your Home's Resale Value

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 05:53:49 GMT

Your bathroom remodeling in Waterloo, Iowa seems like a project that you just can't get started. Confusion around where to begin is familiar with these kinds of jobs and can become very distracting and confusing to overcome if you don't just make the plunge and start somewhere. One of the best places to start is with your bathroom tiles and then work up to renovate the rest of your bathroom.

High-quality tiles will immediately improve the value of your home in surprising ways and can serve as a significant style boost for your home in general. Fully understanding the importance of your tiles, including the best ways to make them more valuable for your home, will allow you to make your home worth more money and improve your overall home renovation experience.

The Importance of Bathroom Tiles

Bathroom tiles are one of the most critical elements of a successful bathroom remodeling process. First of all, the tiles can serve as a base around which you build the rest of your renovation. For example, you can add new and more modern tiles to your bathroom to make it stand out in a way that others in your neighborhood don't. You can then use that unique style to create a voice for the rest of your bathroom that enhances its style and makes it more attractive to you and potential buyers.

Secondly, your bathroom tiles can be used in a variety of ways to enhance the style and grace of your bathroom. First of all, tiles with a lighter color will draw in more light from outside and from your hanging light fixtures and will enhance the brightness of your bathroom. This step is wise if your room is situated in a window-free area and is often quite dark. Just as importantly, bathroom tiles can also create fun and interesting contrasts that make your bathroom a more exciting place to visit.

For example, you can add multi-colored tiles to your bathroom that vary between black, white, and other shades. This step is one of the quickest ways to achieve a beautiful look in a bathroom because your eyes will be innately drawn to the floor. If you correctly match the rest of your tiles to the rest of your bathroom, you can create a myriad of other style looks and color contrasts that are unique in their design and which enhance the overall effectiveness of this area of the home. And don't forget – an attractive bathroom will immediately improve the value of your home and attract more potential buyers.

Ways to Enhance the Value

Although flooring tiles for your bathroom remodeling project will add an immediate value boost to your home, you need to make sure that you find the best tiles and use them to enhance your style properly. Too many homeowners will just put whatever tiles down that they can afford and don't take the time to truly make a stylistic difference in their home. The following tips should help you out in this process.

For example, textured tiles can improve your project by making your bathroom appear more unique and exciting. Although smoother materials were once the choice for most homeowners, a growing number are deciding to try out slightly different textures. You can create slight bumps on your tiles to create a slightly different feel that will make them stand out and increase the potential resale value of your home. Other textures to try include rougher-hewn edges that create a slightly different look than smoother or bumpier tiles.

You can also mix the materials that you use in your bathroom remodeling project to create a more exciting style. For example, you could have ceramic tiles on the floor and wood framing materials on the walls. Then, you could add marble sinks and countertops to make your bathroom more attractive. The opportunities are endless if you're smart and make the right steps towards proper design and decoration. But is this a process that you can do on your own or do you need professional help? Let's examine when this process is right to do on your own and when an expert is necessary.

DIY May (or May Not) Be a Good Choice

Some homeowners may have the skills to DIY their bathroom remodeling project, particularly one like bathroom tile. For example, if you've worked on similar projects in the past or have skills with carpentry, you should have the necessary ability to cut the tiles and lay them on your floor. However, this process is not a good idea for a variety of people, particularly those with minimal experience in bathroom renovation and remodeling projects.

For example, you might be able to save yourself several hundred dollars in labor fees if you don't hire a professional and do the work yourself. However, you're going to take a longer time to lay the tiles than an expert because they'll use multiple people to install the tiles quickly and efficiently. And no matter how skilled you are at home renovation, you likely don't have the skills necessary to properly lay the tiles as well as someone who performs these types of projects nearly every day.

Even worse, you are likely to make mistakes that cause issues with the design, mistakes that a professional would never make. For example, you may end up planning the tiles improperly and run out before the project is over. Or you may have a weird cut at the end that looks unprofessional and unappealing. In this situation, you're likely to hire a professional to repair your mistakes, so why not just skip this extra step and have them add the tiles for you in the first place?

Getting Professional Help

As you can see, bathroom tiles are a surprisingly important part of your home's value and can be utilized as a powerful way of making real money on your house sale. However, you need to make sure that your tiles are attractive, interesting for potential buyers, and installed correctly. Though you may be able to DIY this process, there's a good chance you'll probably make a mistake and need repair help.

If you need help with your bathroom remodeling in Waterloo, Iowa , please don't hesitate to contact us today to learn more. We serve this city and the surrounding area regularly and can provide you with the help that you need to enhance the style and beauty of your home. Just as importantly, we can work with you to improve the value of your house in a multitude of ways.

Are New Water Faucets Worth the Investment?

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 02:21:19 GMT

Lately, you've been looking through your once-beautiful home and thinking that it needs a significant style upgrade. This decision is not an uncommon one and is almost always a good idea. Too few people fully understand the benefits of home upgrades, including bathroom remodeling , and let their home fall out of fashion and style with those around it.

However, you've been debating whether or not you need new water faucets for your bathroom. Your current ones work just fine, and you think that they look okay compared to other faucets in the area. Do you need to spend money on these upgrades or can you do just fine with the water faucets that you currently own?

New Water Faucets are Worth the Price

Adding new water faucets to your bathroom is almost always worth it if you plan on remodeling your bathroom. New faucets are typically worth only a few hundred dollars or so and don't require a lot of time and energy to install. Many homeowners may be able to install water faucets using their skills, though it is probably best to have a professional do this task for you if you feel uncomfortable working with your plumbing in this small way.

And while new water faucets may seem like a small addition to your bathroom, they can provide you with a variety of benefits if you're attempting to sell your home or want it to look more attractive. This fact varies depending on a multitude of factors, but you're typically going to get at least some type of benefit out of upgrading your water faucets in the bathroom. Fully understanding these benefits will help you make a better remodeling decision.

Benefits of New Water Faucets

If you're interested in upgrading your bathroom and want new water faucets for your home, please take the time to read through the following benefits. These aspects help you to understand better why water faucets are such as smart investment and the ways that you can integrate them into your home to further enhance the style and efficiency of your home in a multitude of ways.

Starting Point for More Upgrades

If you're interested in upgrading the rest of your bathroom, the faucets are often a great place to start the bathroom remodeling process. For example, you can install brand new water faucets that create a modern look that will set your home apart from others in the area. Then, you can change up the rest of your bathroom in a way that matches this bold new design.

When remodeling your bathroom, you need to start somewhere and utilize a fresh and coherent design that maximizes the beauty of your bathroom. And since the faucet is one of the most noticeable parts of the room – and where people often stand to wash their hand, brush their teeth, or shave their face, upgrading this part of the room first provides you with the best chances of improvement.

Enhanced Efficiency

One issue that you might have with older bathroom faucets is their efficiency. Simply put, older faucets weren't designed with efficiency in mind and may use more water than necessary. If you're trying to save money on your utility bills – or want to sell your home on the market in the future – new faucets with an efficiency-minded design can help you avoid this problem in a variety of ways.

Newer and more efficient faucets are often so improved in their efficiency that you can save as much as 50-75 percent more water simply by switching to them. Though this improvement is considerable and the savings will be noticed, it will take time for the faucets to pay for themselves. However, home buyers interested in more efficient homes will love your better bathroom faucets.

Increased Home Style

The bathroom might not seem like an area that needs to be stylish and attractive. However, trying to sell any home is all about enhancing the look and usefulness of every area of your house. As a result, you should still consider bathroom remodeling as part of your selling process. And even if you aren't selling your home, having an attractive bathroom is always a great option.

Simply put, a new and upgraded bathroom will be a more comfortable place to do your business. And since people spend upwards of 30-60 minutes in the bathroom every day – sometimes more, depending on how often they have to use it – they deserve a place that feels comfortable and relaxing. And adding a new faucet can help to enhance the style in subtle ways that make it more attractive.

Boosted Resell Value

Every type of home remodeling job should be focused on enhancing not only the style and beauty of your home but also the resell value. Even if you never plan on selling your home – or will only do so in the future – you should work to make your home worth as much money as possible. This step helps to make it more attractive to potential buyers, and you should you decide to stay in it the rest of your life.

Just as importantly, a beautiful bathroom with attractive faucets can help your home match the value and quality of the rest of the houses in your neighborhood. While home value is often decided heavily based on curb appeal, a comprehensive home valuation also focuses on elements such as interior design. If you have ugly and unappealing bathroom faucets, expect your value to dip considerably.

Comprehensive Style Upgrade

Although the faucets of your bathroom are a small aspect of your bathroom remodeling , they should still be considered when doing a comprehensive style upgrade. Simply put, you need to work hard to ensure that every aspect of your house is improved when doing any remodeling. Details are key to improved style, and if you ignore small elements, people will notice.

For example, if you add new mirrors, upgraded countertops, enhanced toilets, improved bathtubs, and other significant upgrades to your bathroom without improving the faucets, people will notice. They'll either assume that you missed the importance of your faucets or don't understand how to improve them. Your faucets will stand out as an ugly reminder of your old bathroom and detract from your new style.

Let Professionals Help You

If you are interested in adding new water faucets during the bathroom remodeling process, please don't hesitate to contact us at Kugler Construction near Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, IA to learn more about the benefits of this home improvement process.

Most Common Risks and Hazards When Working on Additions in Cedar Falls

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:42:17 GMT

“In 2016/17, construction was found to be the main industry for fatal injuries to workers. Construction hazards are heavily dependent on the type of construction work that is being carried out” (High Speed Training). The top ten risks and hazards from working on construction sites and areas related to home or business additions in Cedar Falls include:

Working at Height-The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that just a fear year ago more than 25% of worker fatalities on construction sites were cause by a fall from height. This put working at height as the most common cause of fatal injuries to workers. There are many federal and state-based laws governing safety protocols and proper training guidelines to ensure employees are well prepared and protected while doing their job.

Moving Objects- A construction site is a complex and ever-changing environment to work in, which makes it even more risky and hazardous and something is always new and different in terms of where things are located and what environmental hazards there may be. There are many moving objects commonly encountered on construction sites. Both driving these vehicles and being in the neighboring areas can pose a safety risk if something goes wrong.

Slips, Trips, and Falls-“Slips and trips are the most common non-fatal workplace-related injury reported each year, constituting approximately 40% of all reported injuries. Within the construction industry, HSE reports that there are several thousand workers injured on site each year, with approximately 1,000 of those ending up with a dislocated joint or fractured bone…most of the time, hazards are easily avoided” (NBS).

Noise- Construction work often times is extremely noisy and, as a result, noise is a common construction hazard and it can have a huge impact on the worker who are exposed to it day in and day out all day long. Loud, repetitive, and excessive noise causes long term hearing problems, such as deafness. It is the employer’s responsibility to check for and make note of noise hazards and to provide appropriate PPE to employees if needed.

Asbestos- Asbestos refers to a set of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals many that re used in insulation and various construction materials. Airborne asbestos fibers are still a major risk to people’s health and when asbestos gets disturbed in some way it can be released into the air where it can be breathed in. Any activity that disturbs the material containing the fibers- like demolition and construction projects- may release asbestos into the air.

Contact Us Today to Stay Safe While Working on Additions in Cedar Falls . To learn more about the risks and hazards that exist on a construction site and how they can impact your health, give us a call. It is possible for additions in Cedar Falls to be done safely, if you know what you need to do! Call us now to get started!

Finding the Best Options for New Construction Waterloo Has to Offer

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:14:56 GMT

If you need help with a project that involved new construction Waterloo residents and business owners know that they can count on Kugler Construction for superior quality and amazing results each and every time! No matter the size or type of construction project you have in mind, the experts at Kugler can help you get the results you want and need.

Custom Homes- The team of construction experts at Kugler Construction can work with any custom home design need you may have. It is easier than you think and you can get your dream home without all the hassle and runaround of the competition. Call the experts in new construction Waterloo residents want and need!

Remodeling- If you are planning some major upgrades and renovations to your home, you will want to make sure you are working with trained and experienced experts. Kugler's construction experts have years of experience and can help you with any sized remodeling project that you may have planned!

Bathrooms- Of all the rooms in your home, the bathroom is one of the places you spend the most time. It is also among the most popular rooms to renovate and upgrade and is a great way to add style and value to your home. Kugler Construction has years of experience with modern renovations and can help you every step of the way!

Kitchens- Another room where people spend a large part of their time at home is the kitchen. It is a room that is for more than just cooking. Many people upgrade their kitchens to allow for more room and more activities that they want to enjoy with family and friends. Kugler Construction can assist with the finest new construction Waterloo has!

Additions- The final service Kugler offers that is popular among local residents is an experienced helping hand with additions and home expansion projects. Your home is your most important, expensive and valued possession most likely, so take care of it. Trust only the experts to work on your home addition project!

To learn more about how we can help with all of your new construction, remodeling, and renovation needs in the area, contact us today! Our team of experts are ready to go to work for you and will ensure you get the quality construction and end results that you want and deserve. Call now to speak to a professional and get a free estimate for your project!