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  • Essential Hotel Equipment For Your Bed And Breakfast

    If you are opening a bed and breakfast, you likely want it to have a cozy, unique feel. You want your place to feel family-oriented and personal. Although you're creating a different vibe than most hotels, you may still want to invest in some essential hotel equipment. In particular, here are some of the items you may want to consider. 1. Large Washer and Dryer When you have guests staying in your bed and breakfast, you need to wash the bedding between each stay.
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  • 5 Tips For Using Debris Chutes To Deliver Construction Waste Directly To Dumpsters

    Running a safe construction site means setting a strict protocol for handling waste and materials waiting to be used. Eliminating trip hazards and preventing falling waste can greatly reduce workplace injuries and keep your work going smoothly with fewer interruptions. Rent and use a set of debris chutes to create a direct tunnel to your dumpsters downstairs using these five tips to avoid common mistakes. Prevent Collapses Even the lightest debris chute can weigh hundreds or thousands of pounds when it's full of construction waste due to a blockage causing a serious back-up.
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  • Custom Action Figure Design: 4 Tips for Creating New Toys

    Action figures have been around for decades and entertain children of all ages. If you've got a new idea for the next great action figure, then there are several steps for creating and showcasing your design. After the basic design is all planned out, the first step is to get the toy into production. By working with an injection molding company, you can get all of the pieces made and prepare your toy for presentation.
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  • Gone In 60 Seconds? Not With These Rental Equipment Security Tips

    You'd be amazed at the prevalence of construction equipment theft on most job sites. According to recent statistics from the National Crime Information Bureau (NCIB), nearly a thousand pieces of commercial equipment are reported stolen from U.S. job sites each month and the overall annual cost of equipment theft is estimated to be as much as $1 billion dollars. Leaving contractor equipment rentals at the site always comes with its own set of risks and the potential penalties for letting rented or leased equipment disappear could prove costly for your operations.
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  • The Importance Of Boiler System Insulation In A Steam-Heated Water Hotel

    Do you own a hotel? Is the water your guests use heated by a boiler system? If so, read on to learn about the importance of keeping your hotel boiler system's insulation in tip-top shape. Benefits Of Proper Boiler Insulation Just how important is your boiler system's insulation? It's very important. Check out these benefits of a properly insulated boiler.  Lower Energy Costs. The average hotel occupant uses 20-35 gallons of hot water per day.
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  • Can You Run A Home Salon With A Septic System?

    If you're a stylist tired of paying high chair rental rates or frequently moving from salon to salon, you may be considering opening a salon out of your home (or detached garage). This arrangement can allow you to keep your entire hourly rate while deducting most of the costs of setting up and running your home salon from your federal income tax return. However, if your home currently has a septic tank rather than sewer hookup, you may be concerned about how an influx of additional "
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  • Is Your Water Good Enough? The Importance Of Proper Aeration In Water Treatment

    Do you live in an area where you receive your drinking water from a local well? Well water, just like any other water supply, must go through a water treatment process. Water treatment plants have the ability to provide you with with clean, safe drinking water that is free of harmful gasses, chemicals, odors, and tastes. If you experience problems with your water, there may be a problem with the aeration process at your local water treatment plant.
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  • Pallet Jacks: 3 Safety Tips To Follow To Prevent Accidents From Happening

    When moving heavy items, you can never go wrong with using a pallet jack in most circumstances. A standard hand pallet jack can lift anywhere from 3,300 to 6,600 pounds. With a pallet jack, it's possible for one person to move a load that would have otherwise taken multiple people. When lifting and moving heavy items using a pallet jack, it's easy to pull a muscle or sprain a tendon. Here are 3 safety tips to follow to protect yourself from sustaining any injuries.
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