Down Cape Engineering

10 FAQs for a Property Boundary Survey quote

I get lots of phone calls from people interested in getting a Property Boundary Survey quote for their property.

How Often Are Septic Tanks Emptied, and Where Do the Contents Go?

Discussing what goes on in the bathroom is considered taboo in many social circles, but you should be having frank discussions about your waste if you own a septic tank. What's the protocol for dealing with fecal matter?

How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Current Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. This is a current ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives like fibermesh and accelerators.

How Much Does A Property Survey Cost?

A property survey in Rhode Island can cost as little as $800 for small city lots or over $4,500 for parcels of land greater than 10 acres in area. The average property survey cost for half acre l…

Self-Healing Asphalt Could Change Your Driving Experience [VIDEO]

Could potholes go the way of the Ford Pinto? Engineering professor Erik Schlangen may have created a way to make that happen with self-healing asphalt.

How Much Does A Surveyors Real Property Report Cost?

The Surveyors Real Property Report (SRPR) and “spot” survey are one and the same. The term SRPR is the legal term to identify the report. The term “spot” is the layman’s term. There are many factors that can contribute to the cost of a SRPR. Some of the most common are as follows: Lot size. Typi ...

Toilet Paper Advice for Septic Tanks

Septic tanks function better when you select a toilet paper that is safe for use in, or especially made for use with a septic system. This is a guide containing toilet paper advice for septic tanks.

What You Need to Know If You're Planning a Trip to Cape Town

Cape Town's water crisis has us wondering when to go.

Don’t Mess with this Superhero: DIY Superhero Cape

Every kid loves to dress up as a superhero and every superhero needs a cape. Here is a simple way to create a cape at home, school or in the hospital. Child life specialists this is an excellent wa…

How not to die at Cape Fear

"Ours", Cape Solander, Cape Fear or Botany Bay. The place has many names, but all wipeouts taste the same. With 10-foot slabs breaking, there's only one way out.

The charms of Cape Cod: Making a bucket list

How an iceberg could ease Cape Town's water crisis

How did Cape Town - on the verge of being the first city to run out of water - come back from the brink?

10 Things You MUST Do on the Cape Before You Die

Cape Cod is so much more than just a giant sandbar. It’s a surprisingly diverse landscape, filled with fantastic food, unforgettable geographical landmarks and activities for every member of the fa…

Curious Cape Cod: Cape Codder, wash-ashore or none of the above?

How long do you have to live here to call yourself a Cape Codder? You might as well quiz your car’s navigation system for a winning strategy at

Planting Flowers that attract Bees on Cape Cod

Cape Light Compact to Offer $30 For Old, Working Dehumidifiers

CAPE COD- The Cape Light Compact is partnering with local appliance stores here on Cape Cod to hold three dehumidifier turn-in events this month. The events allow residential electric custome…

A Truly Magnetic Cape!

If you're tired of velcro straps getting stuck to everything, or nagging and pulling button snaps on your capes, then we have just the so...