2016

  • Time to Decorate the Office: 4 Steps to Avoid Accidents on Your Portable Work Platform


    The holidays are here. It's time to set the decorations up. If you're going to be decorating the office, don't take chances with your safety or the safety of your employees. Instead of using ordinary ladders, bring in a portable work platform. Unlike ordinary ladders, portable work platforms provide you with a solid surface to maneuver from. Before you start decorating your office, here are four safety tips that will prevent accidents.
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  • Making A Repair To A Cracked Or Crumbled Concrete Step


    If you have front stairs made of concrete, and you noticed the edge of one of the steps has become crumbled or cracked, you will want to take the necessary steps in repairing it quickly so no one becomes injured when utilizing the area. Making a repair to a concrete step is usually done by a contractor, but with the right tools and supplies you may be able to make an effective fix on your own.
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  • The Ups And Downs Of Converting From Manual To CNC Tools


    If you've been looking at computer numeric control (CNC) tools, wondering if you should take the plunge and convert your manual workshop into one that is computerized, you've got to consider both long- and short-term effects. Converting will certainly make your workshop seem more modern, but whether or not that is a good thing for you depends on what you're willing to do and how much you want the advantages it could bring.
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  • 3 Top Reasons to Rent a Boiler for Your Factory


    When it comes to powering the machinery within your manufacturing plant, you probably really rely on your industrial boilers. Because of their importance and heavy use, it may have never crossed your mind to rent one instead of buying one. However, in certain situations, renting a boiler temporarily can be a smart solution. These are a few situations in which you might find that renting an industrial boiler can come in handy, whether you rent it for a few days, a few weeks or several months.
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  • Moving Your Commercial Work Space? What To Know


    Are you getting ready to move your commercial property from one location to another, but you worry about moving all of your inventory properly? If so, you'll want to make sure that it's stored and moved correctly. Preserving your items before the move and packaging the items in containers stronger than the cardboard boxes a moving company provides is best. There are other things to consider using during the move.
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  • Remove Mildew Stains from Vinyl Siding on Your Home's Exterior


    If mildew streaks are present on some of the vinyl siding on your home's exterior, remove it with the following steps. Once the vinyl has been cleaned, keep your home's exterior maintained to prevent stains from forming in the future and to prevent damage to your home's exterior. Materials pressure washer detergent (that is designed to be used with pressure washers) water hose long-handled scrub brush disposable gloves bleach plastic sheeting Pressure Wash the Siding with a Soapy Solution
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  • Staying Safe When Using Rented Scaffolding To Paint Your Home's Exterior


    If you are planning on changing the color of your home with a new coat of paint, and you are thinking about undertaking the job on your own, renting scaffolding may help you reach upper levels with ease. While using scaffolding gives you the freedom to move around a bit more than painting from a ladder, it still requires you to be knowledgeable in safety steps to take to ensure you do not sustain an injury.
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  • Your New Dump: Cleaning Up A Junkyard Real Estate Property


    Unfortunately, many cities and towns have residents that treat their private property like a junkyard. There actually laws against this, because junkyards that are not regulated and properly maintained can contribute to water contamination and soil degradation. If you were able to buy a property "as is", but are now facing the challenge of cleaning up the land and house to be safe and live-able, here are some things you need to know.
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  • FAQ About A Malfunctioning Industrial Air Compressor


    Do you have an industrial air compressor, like one from Compressor-Pump & Service, Inc., that has begun to malfunction for an unknown reason? Depending on the exact problem that the air compressor is having, there are several things that can possibly bring it back to a working condition. Below, you will find a few questions with answers that might give you a general idea of what is wrong with your air compressor.
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  • Kids Want To Know How Your Hydraulic Equipment Works? Here's A Simple Experiment To Give Them Hands-On Experience


    If you work with hydraulics on a daily basis, you know how they work – the amount of pressure applied on one end is equal to the amount of desired pressure on the other end. The pressure applied on one end causes the other end to raise. Now, how do you explain that to your kids when they ask how your equipment works? If your kids want to know how your hydraulic equipment works, you want to find the simplest way possible – especially if your children aren't old enough to understand a complicated, in-depth explanation.
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