New Construction: Sample Resources (02)

Find Building Calculators for All Types of Contruction Projects at Blocklayer
When you are involved in a construction project, you need to have accurate plans available to you immediately. Blocklayer.com not only provides you with numerous builders' calculators, but you can access this important information from you cell phone! No need to go offsite when you need to calculate measurements for stairs, roofing, dovetail joints, gazebos, and block gables. Also included here are calculators for concrete slabs, columns, angles, and tank volumes. Click on the Questions and Answers Tab to get answers about circles, angles, sheets, and rakes gables and centers. If you want to find out about block types and where they should be placed in a wall, golden ratio values, or how to lay out a concrete block fence, then this is the site for you!

Roofing Construction and Repair Tips From HomeDoctor.net
Here's a comprehensive web site that will answer just about any question you have on roofing. HomeDoctor.net's section on roofing tips is a great place to start when you have a question or concern about your roof. This article offers guidance in assessing your roof's condition and estimating just how much work may be necessary to bring it up to snuff. There are also tips on roof maintenance—once you've constructed or repaired a roof, you'll probably be interested in taking care of it.

Free The Freelancer with Shared Office Space Design
Author Jason Roberts offers some excellent advice on the advantages of shared office space for freelancers who would like to present a more professional front—and gives a number of tips on how to get a freelancing cooperative started. Key points such as finding right space, set-up, the division of monthly rent, how to effectively work together, maximizing your investment and even naming your office are discussed in detail.

Turn Concrete Pavers Into A Backyard Paradise
You don't need an engineer or a contractor to get this job done—home improvement project guru Ron Hazelton has included detailed instructions about patio building using concrete pavers in this comprehensive online article. Backyard patio design and building is made easy with a list of materials you'll need, a link to an online video and thorough steps, complete with photo illustrations, necessary to complete this home improvement project. Peppered throughout the instruction are useful tips to make your renovation project even easier.