Don't Underestimate Soil Compression

Soil compression on construction sites can be an unwelcome discovery, but it's not just that the soil now needs extra work that makes it frustrating. It's the fact that the compression's effects extend into other areas like drainage and ground stability. Until the causes of the compression are identified, the compression can spell the end of a construction project. It helps to get a quick sense of what the soil is like using a pocket penetrometer, but you'll need a full environmental evaluation in the end. [Read More]

Tips & Strategies to Help You Demolish a Storage Structure in Your Yard

Often an old dilapidated storage structure on your property can be more of a hazard than a benefit and should be removed. This allows you to utilize the land for other purposes and removes a potential home to pests. Here are some recommendations to help you successfully demo and dispose of your old storage structure. Rent Heavy Equipment To help you remove and dispose of a large shed or storage structure, it can be helpful to rent a track loader, such as a Bobcat or a skid steer. [Read More]

3 Tips For Generator Success

Having access to electricity can be essential when it comes to weathering a disaster. If you are worried that a natural disaster could leave your home without power, then you may want to consider investing in a portable generator. Having access to a generator allows you to keep your home functioning normally for a short period of time, regardless of the state of your area's electrical grid. Here are three tips that you can use to ensure your generator is a success in the future. [Read More]

How You Can Tell Military Grade Fasteners Apart From Commercial Grade Fasteners

Uh-oh. Did somebody overturn the wall of fasteners in your factory and now you have to sort them out again? If you have both military grade fasteners and commercial grade fasteners spilled out all over the floor, you need help figuring out what is what. Get your employees together, specifically the ones that can tell these fasteners apart because they work with them so often. It will be a learning experience for everyone as you work to sort the fasteners. [Read More]