Month: March 2020

Guest Post by Andrej Kovačević

The work market is an ever-expanding organism that keeps adapting to the world’s needs, development rate and skills.

In the past decades we’ve seen a considerable shift towards digital jobs, the kind that require you to sit behind a desk and tackle more or less undecipherable information, while feeding it to a specialised software.

Fortunately, the world has not yet reached a point where traditional jobs are pushed out of the work market.

One of these is carpentry, this very essential line of work regardless where you are located and where the world is headed.

 

1. What Are the Financial Prospects of a Carpenter?

As with any other career choice, carpentry requires thorough training and apprenticeship, but once you’ve gone through all the steps, you’ll find carpentry to be a rewarding career, both morally and financially.

As there are variations on the tasks you can perform as a carpenter, in Australia you can expect a salary of $32 to $42 per hour of work.

However this number can go even higher depending on your specialty – for example as a formwork carpenter you can even earn $50 per hour.

2. How Can You Improve Your Skills and Pay As a Carpenter?

The increase in pay all depends on the amount of time you are willing to invest in developing your skills as a carpenter.

This means that you will need to invest time in getting extra certifications, as well as in organically gaining experience through more and bigger projects you take on throughout the years.

The first step in becoming a qualified carpenter is to complete a carpentry apprenticeship.

This typically takes three or four years to complete and it combines both the theoretical approach, by offering in-classroom classes, and the hands-on approach, by offering on-the-job training, such as on construction sites.

You will also need to officially get certified and you can do this by completing your Certificate III in Carpentry – it’s recommended that you do this before you complete an apprenticeship. 

In three years’ time you will have finished, after which you can develop even further by completing Certificate IV in Building and Construction, for example.

All these certifications will only further your knowledge, improve your skills and help you go up in the payscale.

Another benefit you get by becoming a carpenter is that you actually get the skills to build your own home, your own shed or anything else you dream of.

That’s not something many people can say or do for themselves.

3. What Type of Projects Does a Carpenter Work On?

The job of a carpenter is an exciting one, since it’s riddled with diverse activities, each one more complex and demanding than the other.

As a carpenter you will be able to read and follow plans when building, you will establish the framework of the structures you work on, and will determine the appropriate materials during installation procedures.

Additionally, you will measure, cut materials, assemble parts and even guide other carpenters or construction workers through the building process.

Without a shadow of a doubt, being a carpenter is a physically demanding job and sometimes comes with unforeseen injuries.

It is a job with a high degree of responsibility where you are held accountable for your decisions and judgement.

4. What Makes a Good Carpenter?

Carpentry is a complex line of work and, as such, it requires you to have a few qualities you will need to have in order to get ahead and manage to stand out of the crowd as a great professional.

As a carpenter, you will need to be good with your hands, to have reasonable mathematical skills, to have a good physical condition and to have excellent attention to details.

In addition to this, since you’ll permanently be working with others, you’ll need to be able to communicate well and work as part of a team.

These skills are all non-negotiable regardless if you’re a formwork carpenter, a framework one, a joiner carpenter or a green carpenter. Of course, you can only improve them in time, as you gain experience in your field.

At the end of the day, carpentry is a challenging line of work that requires you to train thoroughly and to maintain yourself active, both mentally and physically.

If you’re willing to put in the hours, are keen on working with other people and like creating something with an immediate, visible impact, then carpentry is definitely for you.

Guest Post By Ruby Anne

Transporting a car when you are moving house can be quite a challenging task, especially if you’re moving a luxury vehicle, or perhaps a treasured older car.

Chances are you won’t be driving your important vehicle from state to state because it’ll just put unnecessary mileage on the odometer.

Such a vehicle requires special attention if an owner wishes to transport the vehicle from one place to another.

You will want to be sure that your vehicle arrives safely to its intended destination because repairs can be quite costly.

You don’t want to entrust a Mercedes S-Class to a random car transport company that doesn’t specialise in this particular service.

Do your own research and figure out what are the best ways to find a reliable transport company, you may check Reef Group if you want your things to be secured.

Here we’ll be discussing several things you need to know about transporting luxury cars and what you can do to ensure that your vehicle is safe and secure throughout the trip.

Car shipping options

The first thing to discuss is your options when it comes to shipping.

In most cases, your luxury car will be transported via a trailer (for cars that need to be shipped domestically.) You have two options when it comes to domestic car shipping:

• Open air trailer
• Enclosed trailer

The process of how your car is shipped varies between the two so it’s important to know the differences. First off, let’s talk about how an open air trailer transports your car.

Open Air Trailer

An open air trailer (as the name suggests) has no enclosure to secure your vehicle from the elements. These trailers are around 70 to 80 feet long and are towed by a large truck.

This is the most affordable option when it comes to shipping your luxury car, but the downside is that your vehicle will be exposed to the elements.

Flying debris such as rocks and dust can leave scratches on your vehicle during transport.

Therefore, transporting your car via an open air trailer is generally not recommended to keep your car in pristine condition.

Some car transportation companies provide insurances for damages during transport so make sure to look into this first if you do decided to go with this option.

Enclosed Trailer

An enclosed trailer safeguards your luxury vehicle from the elements and provides added protection and security during transportation.

These containers are built with durable materials that can withstand even the harshest outdoor elements.

If you want your luxury car to arrive safely to its destination without a hint of scratches, shipping it via an enclosed trailer is your best bet.

International Transport

Most of the time, luxury vehicles are shipped either through air or ocean freight when being shipped internationally. Here you are also provided with two options to choose from:

• Air freight
• Ocean freight

Air freight shipping

Whether it be domestically or internationally, you can choose to have your luxury vehicle transported by air.

Shipping is much faster compared to ocean freight shipping and if you want to schedule a specific delivery date, you may be able to ship your luxury car by charter plane.

It’s one of the safest and fastest ways to deliver your new car and it’s also the most expensive.

It costs thousands of dollars, but it’ll ensure that your exotic car will arrive quickly,unscathed and in pristine condition.

Ocean freight shipping

Ocean freight shipping is commonly used to ship exotic cars overseas and the process is a bit longer compared to air freight shipping.

You can either have your car shipped in a roll on/roll off service, or a container service.

The former loads your car onto the ship and is fastened within a containment desk while the latter puts your vehicle inside an enclosed container before being rolled into the ship.

If you want maximum protection for your vehicle, opt for a container service when shipping your car through sea.

The enclosed container provides much more protection which means less scratches and less chances of damaging your car mid-transport.

What to do before shipping your vehicle

There are a couple of steps you need to take before your vehicle is shipped to ensure that it is prepared for transportation:

1. Discuss the shipping policies with the car transportation company to know how your vehicle will be shipped throughout the entire process.
2. Ask whether or not the company offers an insurance for damages. This is especially important since your vehicle is vulnerable to damage during transportation.
3. Take note of your vehicle’s odometer and discuss with the company about the distance your car will travel during shipping.

Your vehicle must be in running condition if you choose to ship it via a roll on/roll off service and make sure to provide the car transport company with a set of keys as well as keeping one for yourself.

For overseas shipping, customs will generally require you to have 2-3 notarized copies of the vehicle ownership which are to be presented at the port before the vehicle is shipped.

Most auto transport companies provide a high-tech GPS tracking system for your vehicle so that you can track its location anytime.

Conclusion

Transporting your exotic car requires careful planning and consideration since it’s an investment that you should definitely look after.

You want to make sure that your vehicle is transported safely and securely to prevent any damage during transportation.

Keep these options in mind so you can choose which method of shipping best suits your needs when transporting your vehicle.

Guest Post by Ruby Anne

The world has become so dangerous that if you do not take any precautionary measures, you may end up getting burgled or in worst cases—getting hurt in burglary incidents.

Many people  still cannot see why such home security systems are essential and  may consider this as additional expenses without anything to give back in return.

With that being said, a home security system is an important safeguard.

It is better to be safe than to be sorry.

A home security system does not only provide protection—it gives you peace of mind particularly if through reliable experts like Casa Security.

Lots of Options

Finding a good home security system can be difficult.

The market offers competitive packages and this can be quite overwhelming to look at if you have to consider which features are necessary for your household.

Therefore, we should take a look at the different types of security systems and identify which of these may be best suited for you and your household.

Local Alarm System

This is the most basic among all the home security systems that you can get.

They are usually un-monitored and very simple to operate.

They have sensors that you have to put on doors and windows. Its sensors have two parts that are somewhat similar to the wireless and wired systems. Its concept is quite simple.

When the circuit gets broken, an alarm sounds. This sound usually comes from the sensor itself.

With local alarms, you do not have to worry about the cost.

They can be found at many department stores and online stores costing around a hundred dollars per sensor.

They can be the most cost-effective among all the security systems but they are the weakest.

While they can be easily installed, they can easily be deactivated as well.

It’s really a minimal option if you only need something as a temporary option.

Wired Alarm System

This is the most conventional option that many people trust.

It includes a control panel, and can include sensors, motion detectors and cameras.

When someone trips any part of the system, an external alarm will set off.

If you have someone who monitors the system for you, they can immediately contact you and emergency services units if necessary.

You don’t have to worry much about batteries since this is a wired system but with Australian regulations you will need to use a professional installer.

Because of the need to run cables this is more suited to new houses, or ones that are being substantially remodeled.

Wireless Alarm System

Although this is similar to wired alarm system, the wireless communication means the installation cause less disruption, with no wires.

If the system is also monitored, you and the authorities will be notified.

This option is popular with existing homeowners and even renters.

However, the details still depend on the provider you have chosen for monitoring and the system you have at home.

Although you can install wireless systems if you can follow the instruction manual  hiring a professional to install it for you means that you can be assured that it is done right.

Because system works on batteries it means that you have to remember to replace them with high-quality batteries once every couple of years.

Its price per unit is also usually higher than the local and wired systems.

Finally

It may be hard to decide which one to use but you should consider what type of property you are protecting.

If you are renting a place, a wireless system is the best one so it will be easy for you to take them with you.

The same goes for apartments and units because they are easy to install.

If you own a business, or have a substantial home, having a wired and wireless security system is a good option.