Handheld fire extinguishers are made so that home owners can react quickly to small fires that may occur. They are lightweight and easily operated by almost anyone. They are painted red to increase visibility so that they can be easily located when the need arises. Many home fire extinguishers come with mounting wall brackets that can be hung on the wall of the house using an ordinary toolkit. The homeowner can then hang the fire extinguisher wherever they feel it makes the most sense.…
If you will be bringing your young children with you to a laundromat to wash and dry your family’s clothes and are concerned about your kids causing your experience to be difficult, the following tips will help keep your offspring occupied while completing the job at hand.
Delegate Small Tasks
If your children are old enough to follow simple instructions, have them assist you with some basic tasks. Allow them to exchange dollar bills for quarters or purchase laundry soap and dryer sheets from vending machines.…
The average American office worker gets through 10,000 sheets of copy paper every year, which equates to 4 million tons. Despite their attempts to switch to paperless working, some companies still struggle to cut down on unnecessary waste, and office workers’ bad printing habits are a big part of the problem. However, with robust processes, tools and controls, you can slash the amount of paper waste your office workers produce. Learn more here.…
If you were extra careful to pack your important items for moving or shipping in strong, lightweight, shock-absorbing materials, you may now be wondering what are you supposed to do with all those boxes and fillers. You don’t have to clutter your garage with this stuff, nor do you have to throw it wastefully away. Here are four fun and interesting ways to repurpose your packing materials.
1. Foam Peanuts…
If you have chronic low back pain, you understand the struggle when it comes to finding a comfortable mattress. When back pain is a daily issue, it seems that any type of mattress makes it worse. You wake up feeling like you have lain awake on a concrete floor all night. There is a mattress out there that can give you a good night’s sleep. Here are some tips to help you find it.…
Drought is a major concern in the western United States, and with water in short supply, homeowners need to do everything they can to conserve water. The average American family flushes 27% of their household water down the toilet, so if you want to save water, you can start there. Standard flush toilets aren’t the only option any more, and replacing them with urine-diverting toilets can help you save water. Here are five things you need to know about urine-diverting toilets.…
All types of furnaces have drain pipes, or condensate pipes. These pipes direct condensation that collects during the heating process out of the heater, and usually outdoors. In the Northern United States, it’s important to make sure the condensate pipe won’t freeze up during winter when you’re installing a new furnace – especially if you’re installing a high-efficiency furnace, as these models produce more condensation than regular furnaces.
High-Efficiency Furnaces Produce Lots of Condensation…
As a homeowner, you most likely have a good amount of supplies, tools, and equipment in your garage or shed. From gardening shears and socket sets to hammers and compressors, these items are necessary for maintaining your home’s appeal, value, and function, but they take up a lot of space. You may be tempted to get rid of items you don’t use often, like your pressure washer. But before you do that, take a look at these three ways to get more use out of it.…
Using a flexible pond liner is an easy way to create a custom pond in the homeowner’s choice of size and shape. Pond liners made from EPDM rubber, a tough, waterproof material commonly used for flat roofs, will hold up for a long time and resist damage caused by sunlight, temperature changes and aquatic life. Installing pond lighting or filtration often requires penetrating the EPDM liner, though, and this can be a source of leaks if not properly done.…
If you are designing and furnishing your very first call center or revamping one you have managed or owned for years, then don’t take office furniture and layout choices lightly. The right office layout can help keep each and every employee performing at their best, minimize the chances of noise from one employee affecting another, and keep employees comfortable. Follow these three tips to building an efficient call center.
1. Know Who Needs an Escape from an Open-office Setup…
