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Adding holiday lighting service
During low snow years, even snow removal cash flow dries up. But Christmas is something you can always count on: It comes every year at the same time.
August 1, 2012
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Cat Quarterly: What the Analysts are Saying
At Caterpillar’s quarterly earnings report this morning CEO Doug Oberhelman said: “The good news is this doesn’t feel like 2008. Interest rates are low, central banks are prepared to inject more liquidity if needed and housing is coming off lows, not a peak, and seems to be improving.” The Peoria, Illinois, based company reported profits up […]
July 30, 2012
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4 Great, Safe Gas Cans
You should care about your gas cans, says the crew over at our sibling magazine ProPickup. In a recent post by contributor Tim Walton, says “here’s what will give you insight into staying safe and legal, or citation free.” The Feds Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that a gas can be a closed […]
July 24, 2012
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How Are You Adapting?
Do you remember what your business was like before the recession? What have you changed to combat the economy? For contractor Steve Beam in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the answer is “everything.” After meeting with him, I learned this once-cautious business man had to make big changes and move into some new markets to keep his […]
July 18, 2012
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Thwarted Theft: You’ve Gotta Love This One
Knaack just sent us this story as a promo to their Jobmaster storage chest, but the tale will bring a smile to most contractors. After working on a building, a Terre Haute, Indiana, contractor for Garmong Construction Services finished up for the day and locked up in the typical fashion: locks and dead bolts on both the front […]
July 12, 2012
One battered, but not defeated, storage box
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Advance Fleet-Management Skills While You Eat
If you’re pressed for time and still want to build your skills as a fleet owner or manager, the Association of Equipment Management Professionals has a web-based, lunchtime learning program to fit your schedule. First up on their docket of courses is “Oil Analysis,” Thursday at 11 a.m. Central Standard Time. The presenter, Richard Hassebrock from […]
July 11, 2012
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Learn Towing Best Practices at Expo
If you’ve ever wondered if your towing setup was right for the load and the pickup you drive, get  your rear in gear and head to Dallas, Texas, August 23. The editors of ProPickup have assembled a trio of experts for a towing SmartSession as part of ProPickup Truck Expo and the Great American Trucking […]
July 9, 2012
Super Crew Towing Landscaper Web
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Rainwater Harvesting Resources
American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association Classes, workshops, symposiums, find a professional in your town or become a member: arcsa.org Firestone Building Products Will host a seminar on rainwater harvesting at this year’s ASLA annual meeting: firestonesp.com, asla.org/ads/expo.html Aquascape Inc. Find a list of website resources that will keep you informed on various initiatives that affect […]
July 8, 2012
Rainwater Illustration
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Austrians to build castle entirely by hand
Talk about old school. A diverse group of engineers, scholars and construction workers are getting together to build a medieval castle in the Austrian town of Friesach. The catch: they’re doing it entirely by hand using only the methods and materials available 500 years ago. The project is anticipated to take up to 30 years to complete, […]
July 7, 2012
About three-quarter horsepower
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Take Care of Your Hands
What’s the No. 1 tool you use every day? Your hands. To keep them clean and healthy, follow these dos and don’ts from GOJO. Do’s of Skin Care Condition skin often: before and after work, and after each washing. Wash hands regularly. Wash with the right kind of cleaner. Use the mildest yet most effective […]
July 6, 2012
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Moving a Mighty Oak
Watch the incredible process of moving the 56-foot-tall by 100-foot-wide Ghirardi Compton Oak from start to finish in the video below. The tree has been a piece of  history in League City, Texas for more than 100 years. The 138-inch-diameter oak weighs more than one-half million pounds. A county road widening project put the future of […]
July 5, 2012
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Construction Jobs Boom on Gulf Coast
Unemployment may be raging elsewhere, but the U.S. Gulf Coast is enjoying a resurgence of construction jobs. Yesterday, the European airplane manufacturer Airbus announced plans to build an assembly plant near Mobile, Alabama. The $600 million dollar plant will employ 500 when it opens, but estimates are that building the plant will require some 2,500 construction jobs. […]
July 5, 2012
Gulf Coast Map
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Fourth of July trivia
As we celebrate our adoption of the Declaration of Independence this Fourth of July, I thought I’d post some interesting trivia facts to get your mind going between the grilling and fireworks. Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. Dave Righetti of the New York Yankees threw a no-hitter on July […]
July 4, 2012
362px Fourth Of July Fireworks Behind The Washington Monument 1986
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Holiday Lighting Trends
With the summer’s sweltering heat beating down on us daily, Christmas may be the furthest thing from your mind. But if you’re planning to offer holiday lighting services, you’ll want to start dusting off the strands of lights and talking with clients. Lighting designs, colors and materials change yearly, so it’s important to stay up […]
July 3, 2012
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Lawn maintenance
Pest control: Disarming scale
“Scale insects, far and away, can be some of the most difficult pests to control,” says Joe Chamberlin, regional field development manager for Valent Professional Products. Your best bet is to rely on a strategy that emphasizes prevention but relies on fast-working systemic products when outbreaks occur.
July 2, 2012
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E15 Ethanol Ruling May Spark July 4th Fireworks
Decision expected this week in industry challenge to EPA E15 ethanol waiver. Video interview with industry leader regarding dangers of E15.
July 2, 2012
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Go with the Flow
Pump up profits by adding water features to your landscape business. If you run a landscape business, you probably have the skills, crew, tools and creative ability to provide a range of water features for your clients.
July 2, 2012
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Elemental Design
As an artist, landscape architect Bruce John Riddell “paints” his canvases with sweeping strokes – big and bold, not only in how he handles physical area, but in his conceptual breadth, which opens new design possibilities with every project.
July 1, 2012
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