Recent Blog Posts

  • Determining the Size of Your Tent

    May 1, 2012
    Trying to figure out what size tent you'll need for your next wedding or event may seem like a daunting task. Luckily, the rental industry has developed standard formulas to help make this job easier. A few things to consider before doing the math are: What type of event is it?
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  • Caring For Your Lawn in the Spring

    May 1, 2012
    Neglecting your lawn at this time of year will result in damage that lasts through all four seasons. Therefore, it is important to know what you must do to take care of your lawn in the spring so that you can enjoy a lush, green lawn all year, every year.
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  • Floor Sanding Tips

    April 1, 2012
    Refinishing hardwood floors in the home is a big job to handle. If you're going to tackle it yourself make sure you have the assistance of a floor sander you can rent from your local rental store.
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  • Five steps to applying finish on your floor

    March 1, 2012
    Now that you’ve sanded and possibly stained your floor, it’s time to apply the finish to make sure your job lasts. Here are the steps you need to take to put the final touch on your floor:1) Pick your finishThere are two-types of finish that you can use called polyurethane and urethane.
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  • Sandpaper and Sanding Disks

    February 1, 2012
    For an average-sized room (10 x 15 feet), get 10 sheets of each grit for the drum sander and 10 disks for the edger. Use the Highest Grit that Will Do the Job! The first pass should remove at least 90% of the old finish and leave the floor level. If not, try the next lower grit.
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  • Installing Drywall

    February 1, 2012
    Artwork hangs from them. Painted ones enhance the decor. They even help insulate a room. Obviously, walls are a key element of a home. So now that you are ready to complete the addition to your home, or you've finally decided to finish the basement, it's time to install the drywall?
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  • Indoor Projects

    November 1, 2011
    Cold temperatures outside provide a great opportunity to take care of those long-avoided indoor home improvement projects. From top to bottom, give your home a different feel with a new ceiling color and fresh carpets.
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  • Effectively using an airless paint sprayer

    July 1, 2011
    Using an airless paint sprayer can be a great tool if you’re trying to save a lot of time painting. In addition to time-saving, there are multiple advantages to using airless paint sprayers, such as evenly spreading paint.
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  • Operating an electric hedge trimmer

    June 16, 2011
    If your hedges are starting to get a bit too big to handle, it may be time for a trim. Only problem is you really don’t feel like getting out there with manual sheers and clipping every piece of excess shrub.
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  • Using a sump pump

    June 16, 2011
    The water is coming up fast. Unfortunately it’s not in your bathtub; it’s in your basement. Cleaning up after high levels of water in your basement can be a disaster and it’s better to be proactive in that situation with a sump pump.
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