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Selecting energy/shade/blackout screen materials
Last updated: 04/25/2021
Greenhouse Management Selecting energy/shade/blackout screen materials Departments - Tech Solutions Choosing the right material can be difficult, but can be done based on a...
Raising the bar on energy-efficient, affordable rural homes to help meet zero carbon targets
Last updated: 04/25/2021
We are launching our Hastoe New-Build Standard today, setting out the minimum requirements for all our new homes. “We have always delivered beautiful, affordable homes that go...
AC Reliability and Durability
Last updated: 04/24/2021
AC Reliability and Durability Testing the Limit, so You Don't Have to People who use our products can look forward to long years of high-quality performance without constant...
COVID, indoor air quality, & getting back to normal
Last updated: 04/24/2021
Last week I got my second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Many others in the US have already been vaccinated and now everyone 16 and older in all 50 states is eligible to get...
Monthly Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Take Care Of
Last updated: 04/24/2021
Laura Richards Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 Doing these tasks just once a month can go a long way towards protecting your greatest investment — your home. 1 / 16 Robert Maxwell Check...
Customize acoustic ceilings with specialty coatings
Last updated: 04/24/2021
It is possible to restore discolored, aged acoustical ceilings instead of replacing them with brand new materials when budget is limited or there are time restrictions. Whether...
How to stay safe in a smoky pandemic: Your questions answered, and science explained
Last updated: 04/23/2021
Almost all of Oregon is covered in thick layers of unhealthy smoke. Researchers and health experts told OPB that having such high levels of smoke for so many people is...
Top Seven Engine Maintenance Tips and Tricks
Last updated: 04/23/2021
Maintenance. It’s an unavoidable part of the job, necessary to keep things moving, mitigate equipment failure, and limit rental equipment downtime. Maintenance can also be a...
Top AC Energy Saving Tips
Last updated: 04/23/2021
In all likelihood, your air conditioner is the biggest energy consumer in your home. If you're using it regularly, you’re probably used to seeing huge utility bills by now,...
How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell
Last updated: 04/23/2021
While skunks might use their spray as a defense mechanism, the odor left behind is more offensive than anything. The extremely foul smell can last for three weeks, and the...