Renovating can be exciting; not only can it add to the fair market value of your home, but it can also make spaces in your home more useable and liveable. Here are our tips towards creating a realistic renovation budget: Establishing a Budget Prior to making any plans, first create... read more →
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Nov
01
1910 - Construction begins on the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa.
Oct
31
1962 - the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, a truss arch bridge that connects twin cities in Michigan, U.S.A, and Ontario, Canada, opens.
Oct
30
Almost everyone has been guilty of speeding through a job. We forget, until it's too late, that "hurry up can hurt". In just about every instance, hurrying on the job does not do much to increase productivity. Usually it is simply an easy way to get a job done—get a... read more →
Oct
28
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Oct
28
Lifting Safety Many painful injuries happen to workers because they forget several basic manual material handling suggestions. Here are a few pointers about lifting and handling: • Plan your path of execution and make sure it is free of debris and obstacles. • First, think of your toes, in case... read more →
Oct
27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Rk-eIzsuk The best way to uncover hazards is to do an inspection. There are many different types of inspections, from thorough reviews to quick scans. Everyone should get into the habit of doing quick visual surveys of any area they walk or drive into. No matter where you work –... read more →
Oct
27
Stats Canada estimates that about 3,300 fires originate in extension cords each year, killing 50 people and injuring about 270 others. The most frequent causes of such fires are short circuits, overloading, damage and/or misuse of extension cords. Today we'll look at some tips for use of extension cords Use... read more →
Oct
27
1993 - The famous Dunes hotel in Las Vegas is demolished.
Oct
26
1794 - Designer of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, Konstantin Thon, is born.