Tag: ways
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Smart Ways to Boost Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Quick Answer Making your home more energy efficient starts with sealing air leaks, upgrading insulation, and replacing outdated windows and doors. Switching to LED lighting, using smart thermostats, and choosing ENERGY STAR–certified appliances also significantly cut energy use. Simple behavioural changes – like lowering the thermostat a few degrees in winter or using cold water…
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Is Your Open-Concept Floor Plan Not Working For You Anymore? Here Are 4 Ways On How to Fix It
Don’t want an open floor plan, but not exactly sold on closing off all your rooms from each other? Well, welcome to your happy medium: Putting back up a wall (with interior windows) or an architectural room divider. I think it was only a matter of time before those vast, open-concept homes with no distinct…
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5 Proven Ways to Keep Tenants Happy and Renewing Leases
Creating communities where tenants choose to stay year after year is essential to long-term profitability and success in multifamily real estate. Tenant turnover is costly, with expenses quickly accumulating from vacancies, marketing, and maintenance needed between renters. Property owners who master tenant satisfaction not only build a stable income stream but also create a reputation…
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6 Practical Ways Construction Companies Can Use AI to Save Time and Boost Profit
In the construction industry, discussions about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to help companies both work and build smarter have ranged from using AI for project planning and design to employing the technology for construction site management and energy optimization at maintenance facilities. All that buzz has produced more confusion than adoption, raising two…
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Site Surveillance & Security – 5 Ways to Protect the Jobsite & Equipment Rental Lot
Adam Hawoth, Wireless CCTVWireless CCTVEquipment theft continues to be a challenge throughout the construction and equipment rental industry. Jeremy White of Pro-Vigil writes that experts expect tariffs on construction material and equipment to likely compound this issue. Many look to surveillance to help increase the security of the jobsite and the equipment yard. Adam Hawoth…
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How to get rid of slugs in your home: 4 expert-approved ways
As the weather gets wetter, you might start wondering how to get rid of slugs in your home. These slimy pests can be an absolute nuisance – leaving a silvery mucus trail across your furniture, contaminating your surfaces, and posing a threat if you live with pets who might try to eat them. If you’ve…
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5 ways preventative equipment maintenance protects profits for civil contractors
When market conditions are unstable, a broken machine isn’t just a repair bill—it’s a financial risk that ripples across the entire business. Civil contractors already face high interest rates, supply chain delays and rising material and part costs. Add the impacts of shifting economic policies, tariffs and persistent labor shortages, and the outlook becomes even…
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5 Ways To Upgrade S’mores – Including Savory S’mores!
We love having friends over to our backyard fire pit, which means we eat A LOT of s’mores. It also means we have A LOT of opportunities to try unique twists on the traditional recipe. There’s nothing wrong with a tried-and-true s’more, but test-testing new ingredients and combos keeps things fun – and we’ve definitely…
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5 Ways Contractors Save Time in Pre-Construction
The pre-construction phase sets the tone for the entire project. From planning and budgeting to scheduling and communication, every step taken before breaking ground has a direct impact on project success. Yet, many contractors find themselves bogged down with delays during this stage, wasting valuable time and resources. One of the most effective strategies is…
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4 Ways a Real Estate Agent Makes Moving Much Easier – CCR-Mag.com
Moving can be a stressful time. Between juggling paperwork and packing up boxes of your belongings, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and anxious during this time. Whether you’re buying your first house, going from renting to buying, or selling your home to move onto a new property, here are some benefits of hiring a real…