Table of Contents Be the Dream Host You’ve Always Wanted to Be Top 10 Dining Room Makeovers for the Holidays 1. Choose a Color Scheme 2. Use Contrast in Your Design 3. Change Up the Lighting 4. Create a Focal Point 5. Clear Room for the Tree and Other Holiday Decorations 6. Turn Storage into […]
Table of Contents Why is Winter a Complicated Time to Landscape? Top 5 Winter Landscaping Projects for Professionals 1. Shrub and Tree Pruning 2. Plant Bed Maintenance 3. Irrigation System Maintenance 4. Hardscape Landscaping 5. Snow Removal Making the Most of the Winter Months for Your Landscaping Business Caring for landscaping for a home or […]
Table of Contents What is Black Friday and Why Does it Matter? Save Money This Holiday Season Discount Dumpster’s Black Friday Sale Black Friday is almost here! Discount Dumpster is announcing a Black Friday sale on all dumpster rentals! As more people are looking to save money this holiday season, sales like this are more […]
Table of Contents Three Major Hurricane Safety Threats Construction Sites Commonly Face Top 7 Construction Safety Plans for Hurricane Season 1. Write a Hurricane Preparedness and Safety Plan 2. Monitor Reports and Local Announcements 3. Communicate the Plan with Your Team 4. Take Inventory and Document All Work in Progress 5. Secure Job Site Materials […]
Table of Contents Why Have an Eco-Friendly Halloween? 10 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Halloween 1. Get Crafty with Spooky Décor 2. Find a Spine-Chilling Costume at a Thrift Store 3. Opt for Healthy Alternatives to Halloween Candy 4. Walk for Trick-Or-Treating Instead of Driving 5. Pack Treats in Reusable Containers 6. Use Organic Make-up or […]
Table of Contents Is Fall a Good Time of Year for Landscaping? Top 5 Fall Landscaping Ideas on a Budget 1. Plant Bulbs for Spring Blooms 2. Use Leaves as Mulch to Enrich Your Soil 3. Plant in Containers for a Pop of Fall Color 4. Build a DIY Fire Pit 5. Add Affordable Extras […]
Table of Contents How Does Rain Affect Renting a Dumpster? 1. Increases Your Dumpster’s Weight Allowance 2. The Dumpster May Get Stuck 3. Wet Debris Breeds Bacteria and Pests 4. Wind Generates Flying Debris 5. Overage Fees 6. Illegal Dumping in Your Dumpster 7. Heavy Rain, Sleet and Hail Can Damage the Container How to […]
Table of Contents Dangers of Flash Floods Flash Flood Watches and Warnings How to Prepare for a Flash Flood 1. Know Your Risk from Flash Flooding 2. Make a Plan for You and Your Family 3. Don’t Delay Acting on an Evacuation Order 4. Move to Higher Ground and Out of the Flood Area 5. Never Drive Through a Flooded […]
Table of Contents Hazards of Unused Fireworks How to Safely Dispose of Fireworks 1. Soak the Fireworks (Completely) 2. Wrap them Up 3. Disposal Final Thoughts on Safely Disposing of Fireworks With the Fourth of July almost here, there are plenty of reasons why you might have some fireworks on your hands. You don’t want to just go […]
Table of Contents Hazards of Summer Construction Work Symptoms of Heat Stroke Signs of Heat Exhaustion Summer Construction Safety Tips 1. Maintain Proper Hydration 2. Heat Safety 3. Use Smart Work Schedules 4. Avoid Sunburn 5. Wear the Right Clothing 6. Avoid Rapid Changes in Temperature 7. Get Enough Rest Other Summer Construction Work Hazards to Avoid 1. Lightning 2. Insects 3. Poison Plants It’s […]
