Table of Contents Solid Waste Industry Struggling to Retain Drivers COVID 19 Pandemic The Problem Goes Beyond the Pandemic More Competition Shortages Across the Country Rockville, Maryland Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Flagler County, Florida Denver, Colorado Is There a Long-Term Solution? Reducing Pickup Frequency Higher Wages for Workers Better Safety on the Job Automation Hiring Released Felons […]
Table of Contents Don't Shovel Snow Unprepared Beware of a Heart Attack 7 Snow Shoveling Tips 1. Support Your Back When Shoveling Snow 2. Use a Snow Blower 3. Layer Yourself with Warm Clothes 4. Stay Hydrated to Prevent Physical Exertion 5. Choose the Right Shovel 6. Consider Your Ice Melting Materials 7. Avoid Shoveling […]
Table of Contents How Do Colder Climates Affect a Roof? Wind and Hail Water, Snow, and Ice Best Roofing Materials for the Cold 1. Slate Roofing Pros of Slate Roofs Cons of Slate Roofs 2. Metal Roofing Pros of Metal Roofing Cons of Metal Roofing 3. Fiberglass Asphalt Shingles Pros of Fiberglass Asphalt Shingles Cons […]
Table of Contents Beware of Strong Winter Storms Beware of Ice Dams During Winter Months The Cold and Harsh Season is Costly Roof Maintenance to Remove Excess Snow and Other Debris 5 Roofing Tips for Winter 1. Trim Your Tree Branches 2. Clean Your Gutters 3. Insulate Your Attic 4. Remove Snow A.S.A.P. 5. Hire […]
Table of Contents Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving Dinner Cleanup 7 Quick Clean Up Tips 1. Prevent Dirty Dishes - Use Disposables 2. Create a Soaking Station for Dishes 3. Keep Paper Towels Handy 4. Storage Containers are Your Friend 5. Invest in Triple-Duty Cookware 6. Prepare Trash Cans and Extra Bags 7. Get Help from […]
Table of Contents Why Should Yards Require Winter Protection? Tips to Prepare Your Lawn for Winter 1. Mow the Lawn to Strengthen Cool Season Grasses 2. Aerate Your Lawn Before the Frost 3. Make a Compost Pile from Fallen Leaves 4. Reseed Bare Spots in Your Lawn 5. Combat Weeds in Your Lawn 6. Fertilize […]
Table of Contents Why Should You Drain Your Sprinkler System? Winterize Your Sprinkler System or Irrigation System Manual Drain Method Automatic Drain Method Blow Out Method Safety Precautions with the Blow Out Method on Your Lawn Sprinkler System Eye Protection Use Correct Air Compressor to Limit Air Pressure Do Not Run Compressor for Long Periods […]
Table of Contents Are Fallen Leaves Reusable? Safeguard Your Lawn Against Winter Why Reuse Fall Leaves? How to Reuse Fall Leaves 1. Create a Compost Pile 2. Make Mulch 3. Make a Leaf Mold 4. Lasagna Gardening with Grass Clippings 5. Protect Root Vegetables 6. Art Projects 7. Shelter for Beneficial Organisms Keep Your Area […]
Table of Contents Why Recycle Old Halloween Costumes? Halloween Costume Spending Old Costumes and the Environment Different Ways to Reuse an Old Costume 1. Halloween Costume Hand-Me-Downs 2. Donate Your Old Costumes 3. Creative Halloween-Themed Decorations 4. Create New Costumes with Old Materials Benefits of Recycling Halloween Costumes Halloween is around the corner! This is […]
Table of Contents Summer Season Home Maintenance 1. Wash Windows and Replace Window Screens 2. Get Your Air Conditioner Inspected and Serviced 3. Set Your Ceiling Fan to Flow in the Correct Direction 4. Get Your Chimney Cleaned 5. Clean Out Gutters and Downspouts 6. Check and Repair Your Home’s Siding Clean and Update Your […]
