About
Ben McInerney

Founder and writer for Home Garden Guides blog
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BACKGROUND

Ben boasts more than two decades of expertise as a certified Arborist. He launched his own venture specializing in lawn mowing and garden upkeep at 22, subsequently delving into arboriculture studies. His academic journey culminated in the formation of his Sydney, Australia-based tree pruning and removal business.

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.

Latest from Benjamin McInerny
Cost to Drywall a Ceiling

During any drywall project, drywalling a ceiling is usually one of the first but hardest tasks. However, it’s essential in ensuring that your house looks fantastic after the painting and finishing. The national average cost of hanging and attaching drywall on a ceiling is $1.75 – $3.50 per square foot. Your actual costs will depend […]

Do I need a permit to build a fence

Building a fence around your property to guarantee a measure of privacy for you and your family is necessary, especially if you reside in built-up urban areas; it is essential to obtain a fence permit when necessary before installation or risk violating local fencing regulations. You will require a permit to build a masonry (brick, […]

Cost to Drywall a Garage

When renovating your home, drywalling your garage can give you so much flexibility with how to transform it. It gives you a chance to get rid of that ugly garage look, and brighten it with some lighter and better colors. The average cost to drywall a garage is $2,113. The real range is $700 to […]

What’s the difference between sheetrock and drywall

Drywall was invented by the U.S. Gypsum Company (USG) in 1916, and the company manufactures different drywall types of varying sizes and thicknesses in the form of multilayered sheets of compressed gypsum or concrete sandwiched between two sheets of thick paper or reinforced fiberglass. Sheetrock and drywall are related products. They have identical characteristics and […]

Can you put drywall over paneling

Installing drywall is a great way of refreshing the look of a room that has old paneling. However, the process of first removing the paneling and thereafter installing the drywall can be both time-consuming and tedious. And while you can always use a contractor to make things easier on yourself, most contractors tend to charge […]

Cost to tape drywall joints

Drywall taping joints may be an easy task to complete, but it takes a careful craftsman’s hand to get good results in the overall finish. When considering this for your home, your first step should be budgeting for the materials, supplies, and labor. The average cost to tape and finish your drywall joints stands between […]

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