About
Ben McInerney
BACKGROUND
Ben possesses more than two decades of expertise as a qualified Arborist. He founded a lawn mowing and garden upkeep business when he was 22 years old and subsequently went on to study arboriculture. His education in the field resulted in the launch of his tree pruning and elimination service located in Sydney, Australia.
Since then ben has founded runs several websites such as www.gotreequotes.com and www.homegardenguides.com. Both are aimed at sharing his knowledge of Arboriculture and DIY home improvements such as lawns, fencing, painting and mold remediation.
Drywall comes in different types, thicknesses, and sizes. The weight of one sheet of drywall is mostly determined by its size and thickness. Standard drywall of size 4’ x 10’ by ½’ weighs about 64 pounds while a 4’ x 12’ by ½’ drywall weighs about 77 pounds. As the size and thickness increase, so […]
After several years, your home’s ceiling drywall may start to wear and tear. It is at this point that you should consider repairing it to maintain the integrity of your home. Most common ceiling repairs include water damage, cracks, and holes. The national average cost to repair ceiling drywall is about $85, with a typical […]
Dangerous asbestos is commonly found in the mud or joint compound used in drywall and sheetrock installed in the nineties (1930s to 1980s). Living in a house with the compound could lead to accidental exposure that may trigger illness in the short or long term for occupants. Asbestos present in old drywall and sheetrock should […]
A crawl space is a non-living area that is highly susceptible to mold growth. Crawl space mold can be challenging to remove, and it can spread to other regions of the house if mold remediation isn’t adequately performed. Hiring a professional mold remediator remains the best option of completely (and safely) removing mold growing in […]
Although your ceiling isn’t always the first thing a guest notices in your home, a drop ceiling is still an important design aspect of the house. But as it gets older, the drop ceiling quickly turns into an ugly disgraceful accessory that needs to be replaced. The national average for replacing your drop ceiling with […]
Mold spores can grow on or attach to a variety of surfaces under the right conditions. They release spores as a part of their reproduction cycle. These spores can be harmful if inhaled. Mold spores can live for an unlimited period on wet or damp surfaces and can survive airborne indefinitely. Mold spores need moisture […]