When I started working with my Uncle Bob last summer, I assumed that construction would be an easy, fun way to make a few extra bucks. However, I quickly discovered that construction work was serious business, filled with risks, difficulty, and rewards. After almost being creamed by a few backhoe booms, I learned how to stay out of the way. However, staying safe around heavy machinery isn't always easy to do. My blog talks about how to use machinery properly and what you need to do to stay safe so that you can return home to your family each and every day.
Staying Safe Around Heavy Machinery
Why You Should Use And How To Use A Stump Grinder
16 June 2015
When a tree dies, the stump the tree leaves behind can be a perpetual source of problems for a homeowner. As long as you know what you are doing, you can remove stumps on your own and reclaim your yard for other uses. Why Remove Stumps Stumps can retain life even after you lop off the tree. In an effort to regenerate a tree, your stump can send out a seemingly endless supply of shoots, and if you don't trim these back, they can grow into an unsightly tangle of branches.
To Grow Or Not To Grow? How To Know If Gardening Is Right For You
11 June 2015
Perhaps you've been admiring a neighbor's garden or you enjoy looking at photos of lush garden vegetables in popular magazines. You may wonder if you have what it takes to start your own garden. And you may wonder if it's really cheaper than picking up some produce at the store or local farmer's market. Before you rush off to your local garden center to buy your gardening tools, you may want to ask yourself a few questions.
4 Tips To Prevent Pallet Rack Collapses
6 June 2015
If you use pallet racks in your warehouse, then you probably rely on them for storage of all of your equipment and products. One thing that you might be concerned about is a pallet rack collapse; not only could this put your equipment and products at risk of being damaged, but it could also be dangerous for you and your employees. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to help prevent these collapses from occurring in your warehouse.