HBK Constructions - Home, Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations

Congratulations, you’ve purchased your first home! In the hustle and bustle of moving in, it’s easy to overlook routine home maintenance tasks. We know reading that might have been a bit daunting, but don’t worry, most of these tasks take a few minutes or a quick call to a professional! Take a deep breath and enjoy this home maintenance guide for first-time home owner. 1. Clean your Garbage Disposal Pour a cup of vinegar into an ice cube tray and freeze it. Once the cubes are frozen toss them in the disposal and turn it on. The vinegar will dissolve the scum build-up and the cubes scrub the blades and drain. You’ll want to repeat this two to three times per year to keep your disposal smelling fresh and running properly. 2. Check your Crawl Space for Water This isn’t the most glamorous job, but it’s important! We recommend grabbing a Tyvek suit from your favorite home improvement store to make it a little easier on you. Suit up, grab a flashlight, and crawl under your house. Pa...

Mistake 1. Not Having a Budget and Overspending When it comes down to it, make sure that you budget for the project and you remain within your budget. Do additional research on bathroom products and look for more reasonable prices, but keep in mind there are several expenses that you should not cut on – plumbing and electricity. You can opt for a cheaper vanity cabinet, but make sure to to proper piping and wiring. Floors are also part of the bathroom that you need to invest in. Installing floor heating system might be costly at the moment but will have long-lasting benefits: from keeping your bathroom dry and non-mouldy to adding to house value when selling. Mistake 2. Not Having a Plan in Place It can be easy to simply jump into a bathroom remodel without actually thinking about what you want to have done. Before you do this though, you need to have a plan in place. If you do not, you may buy unneeded items or you may purchase something on a whim and then end up hating it lat...

Is a maintenance-free pergola possible? Beautiful, versatile pergolas provide a customized getaway right in your backyard. And with a little effort, your pergola will remain strong and in tip-top shape for years. In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways you can help protect your pergola with a few easy pergola maintenance steps. Pergola Maintenance Step 1: Choose the Right Wood The best way to start is by choosing the right type of wood for your pergola. It’s also important to understand why pergola maintenance needs to be done. The reason is there are several elements to keep a lookout for that can pose a threat to an outdoor wood structure. But choosing the right wood makes all the difference. Specifically chosen for their high quality and resiliency, Pergola Depot wood types are the best at dealing with these common issues: Dust, Dirt & Debris: These dust-ups are easy to spot and easy to clean. Mildew: Humid, hot weather can help molds, always present in t...