environmental

  • Don't Let These 3 Fire Suppression System Myths Fool You

    Fires can break out at any point in time. Whether it be because an electrical outlet shorted out or a fire broke out on the stove because a pot was unattended, fires can be truly devastating. They can end up destroying everything you worked hard for over the years. Because of this, fire suppression systems are something you want to look into. They can work for both homes and businesses. Unfortunately, many people don't truly understand the benefits of these systems.
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  • Getting Energy For Your House With A Solar Panel System

    Does your household require the use of a lot of electricity on a daily basis? You can cut back on expensive energy bills if you opt for getting solar panels installed, as this is a system that provides a natural way of obtaining electricity. Discover in this article things you should know about a solar panel system so you can decide if it is a smart investment for your house.
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  • How Can You Avoid Exposure To Asbestos?

    Asbestos is a dangerous material that is made up of various fibrous materials. While they occur naturally in the earth's surface, they can be dangerous if you inhale them. Older homes and businesses often used asbestos because it is highly fire-resistant and a durable material. Unfortunately, this also means a lot of people dealt with cancer like mesothelioma due to exposure. These tips help you avoid accidental exposure to asbestos.
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  • Helping A Hoarder Clean Their Home

    If you have a friend who has a hoarding problem, and they have started going to counseling to break their addictive behavior, you may want to help them reduce the number of belongings they have accumulated over the years. Starting with a clean slate will be encouraging for them to continue their quest for a clutter-free lifestyle. Here are some steps to use in getting their home back into a livable state. Help But Do Not Take Over
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  • 5 Places Around Your Home Where Asbestos May Be Hiding

    Asbestos is a mineral that used to be widely used as a construction material. Now, we know that asbestos is actually very dangerous and causes cancer, but it is still present in about half of American homes. Asbestos becomes dangerous when its fibers are stirred up into the air, which can easily happen when you do home renovations. Here are five places where asbestos could be hiding in your home. 
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  • Making Your Deliveries Efficient And Effective - Tips For Securing Your Propane Tank

    Whether you're trying to provide heat and warm water to a home in a rural area or merely providing an excess source of energy for your business, liquid propane can be an excellent method of doing so. However, the necessity of having propane delivered and then stored in an external tank means you need to be prepared to take certain measures to keep that tank secure. Below, you'll find a guide to some suggestions for basic propane tank security.
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  • 9 Tips To Make Compliance Training More Engaging

    When you say the words "online compliance training," there is a good chance that your employees' eyes glaze over. Usually, the idea of training is synonymous with boring. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make your compliance training more engaging for your employees.  Know your employees. Talk to your employees to find out what is most interesting to them. Try to incorporate some of this into the training.
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  • 3 Financial Tips For Choosing A Propane Gas Supplier

    You're new to living in the Midwest and have lots of new things to get used to. Among them you're going to begin taking propane-fuel deliveries for your home-heating system for the first time.  You'll be in good company. While only 5 percent of U.S. households rely on propane to heat their homes overall, the percentage of homes that use propane in the Midwest extends into the double digits. Considering that you never know how severe a Midwestern winter will be, you want to be prepared.
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  • Tips For Illuminating Your Yard With Solar Landscape Lights

    Solar energy has a lot of beneficial uses, and one of them is how it makes installing landscape lighting so much easier. Solar power is ideal for outdoor lights because you won't have to bury electrical cords or place the lights near a traditional source of power. Plus, there are many kinds of solar lights you can buy to decorate your yard to give it nice visual appeal as well as light and security.
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  • 4 Steps To Scrapping Metal: The Cold, Hard Truth

    Recycling is on the rise. In an effort to decrease their carbon footprint, millions of people around the world are sending paper, glass, plastic, and aluminum to the recycler. But in many cases, they are overlooking another opportunity to reduce and reuse--recycling scrap metal.  Metal Scrap Recylcing According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the nation's metal scrap recycling industry processes more than 60 million tons of scrap metal each year.
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