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The dark has once again encroached our afternoons, heralding the end to daylight savings. It’s funny how we tend to get caught unawares, forgetting how much of an effect the change of time and daytime sunlight can have on our lives. We may relish that extra hour of sleep for a moment, but the lack of sunshine wreaks havoc on more than just our afternoon activities.Brightening up your home can help, and to that end, we’ve come up with a few tips to help light up your life. OutdoorsGetting off work at 5:30 pm means you’re probably coming home in...

When your employees feel valued on the job they will be more valuable to your organization. Express your appreciation and they will respond positively.  It’s no secret that when employees are happy, they tend to work harder for you and stick around a lot longer. Here are a few great ways to motivate your team to encourage their satisfaction on the job:   1. Be generous We are all (for the most part) money-motivated, especially those who are in sales, management or supervisory positions. Paying your team on the higher side of the average pay scale is often a good...

3 Great Reasons you need to Calibrateyour Combustion Flue Gas AnalyzerPlumbers and gas technicians alike know the importance of using a combustion flue gasanalyzer (FGA) when installing or working with gas appliances. An FGA ensures that the item isworking as it should and that there are no dangerous gasses that can cause harm to people orthe environment.To this end, your FGA should always be properly calibrated and maintained in order to ensurean accurate result.Here are five great reasons you should calibrate your FGA:1. AccuracyAll precision instruments drop off from their original settings. By calibrating the instrument, youwill minimize inaccuracy. Regularly...

Insulation roofers who work with SPF (spray polyurethane foam) face plenty of safety perils on the job. Working on ladders, high on rooftops, using power tools, electrical hazards, intense noise situations and dangerous substances are common, as is an inevitable exposure to the high heat of summer when most roofing work takes place.   Risks include barrier-less roof edges and steeply cambered roofs. Adding in the potential for high winds, wet surfaces, and the risk of unsafe behavior from coworkers, an uncontrolled work environment could present a deadly situation.   Roofing companies need to be diligent in protecting their workers,...

If you’re getting ready to purchase professional roofing tools, you probably know that it requires some research to ensure you are getting exactly what you need for the job. Before you put down your hard-earned money and place your order, have a look at our three top tips for buying commercial roofing tools and equipment. 1. Know what you need, get what you need Make a list of every tool you will use on a daily basis. Keep the list handy so you and your crew can make sure you always have the essentials on hand when you need them....