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Avoiding Common Mistakes When Operating A Backhoe Loader

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The adjustable shovel found on a backhoe loader makes it a piece of heavy equipment that is uniquely suited for performing certain construction tasks. If your company finds the need to use backhoe loader for the first time, you will want to avoid these common mistakes.  There are several reasons why operators make mistakes that place themselves and others at risk. These include: The Right Operators The operator should ideally have prior experience operating a backhoe loader or should have undergone a training program.

4 June 2015

Do You Sell Products? Tips On Using The Right Packaging

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If you sell a product that sits on a shelf, you should be mindful of the packaging you use. The right kind will call out to people as they are walking past it, so they will pick it up and purchase it. Below are some tips to help you package your products in a way that people will remember who your company is and the product you sell. Make It Different

5 May 2015

Take Your Muscle Car Customization to The Next Level with a New Steel Dashboard

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If you've done all of the classic modifications to make your vintage muscle car as uniquely "you" as possible, like new seats, custom paint, and a performance upgrade or two, and feel as though you're out of ideas, a custom steel dashboard might be your next step. A new steel dashboard is a great way to breathe new life into your car's interior, and is a great outside-the-box addition to spice up any classic car's interior.

10 April 2015

2 Tips To Help You Order The Right Size Dumpster

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If your business is getting ready to do some spring cleaning, you may want to rent an extra dumpster for the project. This dumpster could be used for all the trash you find during the clean-up job, and by renting a second dumpster, you will not take up space in your normal container. When the time comes to get a dumpster, here are two things to consider: 1. Type of dumpster

18 March 2015

Take Time To Find Computer Scrap Recycling Points

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Whether you're throwing out a single old computer or a department of recently replaced workstations, there are valuable materials that can be found. Scrap metal recycling and old component reuse can be helpful to both you and the recycling center if you take the time to analyze what you have on hand. As you peek through your old systems, consider a few scrap metal searching concepts that can help you understand what to keep for yourself and what to remove for scrapping.

20 February 2015

4 Things To Look For When Choosing A Boiler Repair Company

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As someone who works in an industrial setting, you probably understand the importance of your boilers in your day-to-day work. Unfortunately, boilers can break down when you least expect it, which can slow production down to a halt and cost a lot of money. To help prevent the halt of production from taking too long, it's good to have a boiler repair company like Reagan-Riter Boiler Works Inc in mind that you can call when you need help with repairs.

9 February 2015

6 Cool Places You'll Find Titanium

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Titanium was first discovered alongside iron oxide in some black sand in Cornwall, England, in the late 1700s. Pure metallic titanium was first created in 1910 at New York's Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute. Since that time it has risen more swiftly than any other metal to a position of pre-eminence in critical and demanding applications. Some of the many places titanium is used may be a surprise. 1. Comic Books

28 January 2015

3 Uses For Your Air Compressor

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Air compressors are becoming more and more common is American households. That is because air compressors have a lot more functions than you might think. Many people mistakenly think that the only thing to use an air compressor for is filling their tires. Although that a great way to use your air compressor, it is not the only way. Here are 3 uses for an air compressor that you might not know about:

16 January 2015

Minimize Trash Removal During Renovations To Save And Earn

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A renovation project in your home can cause a lot of waste, and you can avoid high trash removal costs and still get rid of your unwanted rubbish. Before you start tearing down drywall and removing appliances in the space, there are a few things that you want to do. You want to see if any of the items in your home can be reused by other people, if you can make money off the outdated items you don't want, and if you can help keep some of the debris out of a landfill.

8 January 2015

5 Balances And Scales Your New Pharmacy Needs

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Getting chemicals and medications mixed correctly is vital for your pharmacy. Here are five balances you should consider having, since they can help you check and double check your measurements.  Multipurpose Balances These balances are important to have on hand, because they are verified for use in laboratories and medicinal settings. They can handle heavier weights, like that of gold bars, or they can be used to measure small pills to make sure they aren't too heavy or contain too much medicine.

5 January 2015