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If you're tired of looking at dull, uninspiring window ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/3money-2724235_424.jpg" alt="Resilient Vinyl Flooring Care" align="left" /><p>Curtains can make or break the aesthetics of a room. While plain curtains are a safe choice, they often lack character and fail to complement an interior’s overall style. If you're tired of looking at dull, uninspiring window treatments, it's time to rethink your curtain choices. Interior Designers London have shared some of their best ideas to transform your windows into stylish focal points. Whether you prefer a classic, contemporary, or bold look, these five design ideas will refresh your space in a way that feels truly luxurious. 1. Layered Elegance with Sheer and Heavy Drapes One of the most effective ways to elevate the appearance of your curtains is by layering. According to Interior Designers London , combining sheer</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Care And Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/CareAndMaintenance/revamp-your-windows-5-stunning-curtain-ideas-from-top-designers-by-interior-designers-london</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/CareAndMaintenance/revamp-your-windows-5-stunning-curtain-ideas-from-top-designers-by-interior-designers-london</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:40:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Repossessed Construction Equipment for sale</title> <description>You can get heavy equipment at a fraction of the normal cost at a repo sale. Images Banks end up repossessing vehicles and heavy equipment on a regular basis because a certain percentage of commercial loans go into default. In ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/construction_equipment_for_sale_construction_equipment.jpg" alt="Construction Equipment" align="left" /><p>You can get heavy equipment at a fraction of the normal cost at a repo sale. Images Banks end up repossessing vehicles and heavy equipment on a regular basis because a certain percentage of commercial loans go into default. In most cases, the bank ends up with the title to equipment it must repossess. To recoup some of the money it lost on sour equipment loans, and to get the equipment off of its books, banks sell the equipment on the open market, usually at auctions. Step 1 Research vehicle and equipment auctions in your area as well as online auction sites. Most banks auction off repossessed equipment rather than trying to sell it themselves on the secondary market. Depending on the type of equipment you need, you might find information on upcoming repo sales in industry trade publications or on industry websites. Step 2 Identify pieces of heavy equipment that you are interested in bidding on at local auction houses or online auction websites. Inspect the equipment beforehand if possible. Otherwise, carefully examine the specifications listed on the auction site. You want to make sure you get a good idea of the value of the equipment and its condition. Decide on your starting bid and the highest price you are willing to pay for each piece of equipment. Related Reading: How to Work With Banks as a Licensed Home Inspector Step 3 Line up the funds to purchase the equipment before the auction. Some auction houses accept credit cards or allow a few days to complete payment, but many require immediate payment and only accept cash or cashiers checks. Step 4 Bid for the heavy equipment you are interested in when it comes up for auction. Begin with your starting bid and do not bid higher than your limit price. Keep a grip on your emotions as it is easy to get carried away in a live auction. Tip Large equipment leasing and construction companies often have a stock of repossessed heavy equipment awaiting auction or other disposition. You can sometimes get a good deal by making a cash offer on a piece of equipment as they no longer have to worry about storage or auction fees or other expenses. Warning Equipment is sold "as is" at most live and some online auctions. Carefully inspect all equipment before bidding so you are aware of any mechanical problems or other substantive issues. Remember to keep the cost of transporting a large piece of equipment in mind if you are bidding in a non-local auction.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Construction Equipment]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionEquipment/repossessed-construction-equipment-for-sale</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionEquipment/repossessed-construction-equipment-for-sale</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:44:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Grave Maintenance Services</title> <description>If you want to make sure your loved ones' graves are kept in a well maintained fashion the following grave tending businesses can help. Whether you are physically unable to do it yourself, or if the cemetery is too far away to ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/our_grave_maintenance_services_gold.jpg" alt="Our Gallery" align="left" /><p>If you want to make sure your loved ones' graves are kept in a well maintained fashion the following grave tending businesses can help. Whether you are physically unable to do it yourself, or if the cemetery is too far away to make it feasible, these service providers can help. South Carolina Upstate Memorial Care - Upstate Memorial Care is a professional tombstone restoration & cleaning company dedicated to the preservation and care of monuments, memorials, bronze markers & plaques. Under our care your monuments and memorials will be well kept and maintained ensuring them a long life without the need for any expensive restoration services down the road. Illinois Tender Loving Grave Care - When a loved one dies, it is a sad and trying time. We want nothing more than to care for them with love, dignity and respect. Sometimes for various circumstances, we can't always tend to their gravesites. Tender Loving Grave Care is here to assist you and provide you with peace of mind. We are dedicated to provide excellent grave maintenance with sensitivity and respect. We offer high quality care to ensure clean, beautiful and well groomed gravesites for your loved ones when you can't be there. Maryland Maryland Grave Care - We provide individualized grave site tending including gravestone cleaning, site cleaning, light landscaping (weeding, raking, trimming), planting of new flowers or attending to existing ones, and before-and-after visit photos sent directly to you. Site visits can be arranged on a planned service schedule or on a special occasion basis. Additional available services include planting and maintenance of a variety of annual and perennial flowering plants. Flowers and plantings for special occasions available based on seasonal blooming patterns. Grave site decorations can also be arranged for specific holidays including wreaths and greens for Christmas and flags for Memorial and Veterans Day. Massachusetts Grave Matters - GRAVE MATTERS is the Grave Site Maintenance Division of Twins Lawn Service. We are a family owned and operated grave maintenance company located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This business was established in 2013 to provide the very best grave site maintenance service to keep the graves of your loved ones cared for when circumstances prevent you from being there. Michigan Silent Keepers - Silent Keepers is dedicated to the beautification of grave sites and memorials. We celebrate the lives of those who have gone before by assisting you in caring for the final resting places of your family and friends. Recognizing that many factors may keep you away, Silent Keepers ensures your memories are honored for years to come. We take pride in tending to grave sites, monuments, columbariums and memory gardens with dignity, honor and respect. Always Remember - Always Remember provides loving and personal care of gravesites. Through our own personal losses, we have been inspired to offer our services to other families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Most families are unaware that cemeteries do not provide perpetual care. Our Gravesite Tending Service will provide you and your family with the ability to visit your loved one's site in the most dignified manner possible. Our goal is to provide you with peace of mind knowing that your loved one's site is continuously maintained in a beautiful and respectful manner when you are unable or unavailable to provide that care. Missouri Eternal Comforts Grave Care - Allow us to do it for you! Eternal Comforts Grave Care provides customized grave tending, flower delivery/decoration and headstone cleaning services in the St. Louis Metro area in Missouri. Let us look after your loved ones’ gravesite – we offer reliable cleaning and maintenance services and we also deliver flowers or personal mementos on birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. We make an extra effort to honor their memory for you.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Maintenance Services]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceServices/grave-maintenance-services</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceServices/grave-maintenance-services</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:35:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Planned Preventative Maintenance</title> <description>Planned preventive maintenance ('PPM'), more commonly referred to as simply planned maintenance (PM) or scheduled maintenance , is any variety of scheduled maintenance to an object or item of equipment. Specifically, planned ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/planned_preventative_maintenance_waggoners_hvac.jpg" alt="Planned-preventative" align="left" /><p>Planned preventive maintenance ('PPM'), more commonly referred to as simply planned maintenance (PM) or scheduled maintenance , is any variety of scheduled maintenance to an object or item of equipment. Specifically, planned maintenance is a scheduled service visit carried out by a competent and suitable agent, to ensure that an item of equipment is operating correctly and to therefore avoid any unscheduled breakdown and downtime. Along with condition-based maintenance, planned maintenance comprises, in which the maintenance event is preplanned, and all future maintenance is preprogrammed. Planned maintenance is created for every item separately according to manufacturers recommendation or legislation. Plans can be date-based, based on equipment running hours, or on the distance travelled by the vehicle. A good example of a planned maintenance program is car maintenance, where time and distance determine fluid change requirements. A good example of condition-based maintenance is the oil pressure warning light that provides notification that you should stop the vehicle because engine lubrication has stopped and failure will occur. Planned maintenance has some advantages over condition-based maintenance (CBM) such as: easier planning of maintenance and ordering spares, costs are distributed more evenly, no initial costs for instruments used for supervision of equipment. Disadvantages are: more expensive due to more frequent parts change requires training investment and ongoing labor costs Bibliography [edit] Maintenance Planning, Coordination & Scheduling , by Don Nyman & Joel Levitt Maintenance ISBN 9181</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Preventive Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/PreventiveMaintenance/planned-preventative-maintenance</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/PreventiveMaintenance/planned-preventative-maintenance</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:08:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Construction Testing Services</title> <description>More than a century ago, PSI tested the original cables for the Brooklyn Bridge; PSI recently tested the replacement cables. We know of no other testing and inspection firm in the country with that kind of history and continuity ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/pcblabrat.jpg" alt="Pcblabrat.jpg" align="left" /><p>More than a century ago, PSI tested the original cables for the Brooklyn Bridge; PSI recently tested the replacement cables. We know of no other testing and inspection firm in the country with that kind of history and continuity. Large construction projects, like the Brooklyn Bridge, require precise planning, careful design, and rigorous execution. Rigid specifications, demanding schedules, and exacting budgets must be met. Accurate and reliable test results require proper quality control and are absolute necessities. PSI can handle the construction services on any size and type of project — from commercial and industrial properties to government public works projects. PSI can provide services on a continuous or intermittent frequency. PSI’s mobile facilities bring the lab to the job site. PSI performs more types of materials testing than any other independent commercial laboratory and we can design specialized tests to meet the unique needs of your project. Our services can include the materials testing as well as the Special Inspection services for compliance with the International Building Code. The following is a listing of typical project services: Foundation construction observations / inspections Soil compaction testing and inspection Concrete batch plant inspection Concrete strength testing, concrete mix designs, and in-place strength investigations Inspection of concrete placement and concrete curing Post-tensioning and reinforcing steel inspection Asphalt batch plant and pavement construction inspection Complete laboratory testing of soil, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials Field inspection and quality control of masonry construction Mortar, grout, block and brick testing Fireproofing testing Steel fabrication inspection and erection and fastener inspection Weld inspection and testing Plant inspection for pre-manufactured products Curtain wall and waterproofing inspection and testing</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Construction Services]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionServices/construction-testing-services</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionServices/construction-testing-services</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:58:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Daily Preventive Maintenance Checklist</title> <description>When working with furnace equipment, it is essential to extend the life of your vacuum furnace as long as possible. An effective method for doing so is to adhere to a carefully scheduled. However, one of the hardest things to ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/equipment_maintenance_ahntech.jpg" alt="Equipment Maintenance" align="left" /><p>When working with furnace equipment, it is essential to extend the life of your vacuum furnace as long as possible. An effective method for doing so is to adhere to a carefully scheduled. However, one of the hardest things to know (and keep track of) are all the furnace components you need to review on a regular and/or periodic basis. In an effort to help with this, we have provided a few basic checklists that are grouped by the frequency in which certain preventative maintenance tasks should be performed: daily, weekly, monthly and semiannually. Daily: Furnace Interior Inspect the furnace interior for signs of dirt and oil, which can prevent the production of high-quality work. Inspect heat shields to ensure that distortion has not shorted out an element. S hield distortion is normal due to the alternate heating and cooling of the furnace. Seals Check the O-ring vacuum seal on the furnace door for grit and dirt that might cause vacuum leaks. Clean the chamber-door or bottom-head flange and lightly grease the O-ring with a thin coating of high-quality vacuum grease. DO NOT grease the lip seal. Graphite powder should be used on the lip seal. Check the oil levels and condition of all pumps (e.g., roughing, booster, holding, diffusion). The roughing pump oil should be circulating. Cloudy or discolored oil may indicate the presence of moisture or other contamination. Check that the roughing pump is operating at 140 ○F (60 ○C). Adjust pump water miser as necessary [160 ○F (71 ○C) for gas ballasting operation]. Check the temperature and cooling-water profile of the diffusion pump. Verify that the water lines are cool to the touch; it is recommended that they are at or under 85 ○F (29 ○C) at the inlet water supply fitting. Verify the crossover setting of the diffusion pump (normal range is 60-80 microns). Verify the vacuum level when the booster is activated. Adjust if necessary (28 to 29 inches of mercury). The adjustable vacuum component can be a vacuum switch, vacuum controller or a backset switch. Valves & Gauges During the first vacuum pumpdown of the furnace, make sure all valves actuate in proper sequence. Check all vacuum gauges to ensure they are properly responding to pumpdown pressures. Check the settings on the backfill valve switch. Adjust if necessary. These adjustable components are typically vacuum switches. Water Lines Check the water flow from each drain line. A reduction in water flow indicates restrictions that must be located and corrected. Closed Loop System: Check the water lines for leaks and any hoses that appear hotter to the touch than usual; this would indicate a lack of normal flow. Open System: Visually inspect all water lines for flow and temperature. Motors, Recorders & Programmers</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Preventive Maintenance Checklist]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/PreventiveMaintenanceChecklist/daily-preventive-maintenance-checklist</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/PreventiveMaintenanceChecklist/daily-preventive-maintenance-checklist</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 19:49:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Ornamental grasses Care and maintenance</title> <description>Ornamental grasses require relatively low levels of fertility. By keeping the level of nitrogen low, lodging or flopping over can be kept to a minimum. Leaf color and vigor are good guides to nitrogen requirements. Application of ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/stop_dont_prune_that_grass_how.jpg" alt="Japanese forest grass pruning" align="left" /><p>Ornamental grasses require relatively low levels of fertility. By keeping the level of nitrogen low, lodging or flopping over can be kept to a minimum. Leaf color and vigor are good guides to nitrogen requirements. Application of one-half to one pound of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 sq. ft. of garden area or about one-quarter cup per plant is sufficient. Apply fertilizer just as growth resumes in the spring. An application of a slow release fertilizer such as Osmocote in the spring is enough to take care of the plant's needs throughout the summer. Fertilizer should be watered in thoroughly. Water Plants should be well watered the first season after planting so they can develop a good root system. Established plants do not need regular watering, but may need supplemental watering during drought periods. The amount of water will depend on the grass species, the site, and on the quality, size and growth rate desired. Weed Control Cultivate around grass plants to control weeds. Application of mulch will greatly reduce the need for cultivation as well as watering. It also tends to keep grasses in check that have a tendency to be heavy reseeding types. Winter Protection and Spring Clean up Grasses do not need to be cut down before winter. In fact, they are attractive when left standing and the foliage helps to insulate the crown of the plant. Cut back the foliage to about 4-6 inches in the spring before growth resumes. When foliage is removed, spring growth will begin earlier. Old foliage left on the plant can delay the crown\x92s warming and subsequent growth by as much as 3 weeks. Division Division depends on the spacing and visual appearance of the plants as well as the overall health. Plants suffering from die-out in the center should be divided to improve appearances. Division is done in the spring before growth resumes or in the late summer or fall after the growing season. Plants that bloom late could be divided in the spring.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Care And Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/CareAndMaintenance/ornamental-grasses-care-and-maintenance</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/CareAndMaintenance/ornamental-grasses-care-and-maintenance</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:27:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Efficient heating solutions for modern apartments</title> <description>This article explores various heating solutions for modern apartments, considering current economic and ecological challenges. As living spaces become more compact and energy efficiency becomes a priority, finding the right ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/electronic thermometer.jpeg" alt="Japanese forest grass pruning" align="left" /><p>This article explores various heating solutions for modern apartments, considering current economic and ecological challenges. As living spaces become more compact and energy efficiency becomes a priority, finding the right heating system is important for comfort and sustainability. It examines technologies such as heat pumps, gas heating, and electric systems, including examples and innovations. Heat pumps Heat pumps are an efficient heating solution for apartments. They offer potential savings due to their energy efficiency...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Care And Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/CareAndMaintenance/efficient-heating-solutions-for-modern-apartments</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/CareAndMaintenance/efficient-heating-solutions-for-modern-apartments</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:42:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Nissan Maintenance Plan</title> <description>The best mechanical protection for your Nissan. Security+Plus Extended Protection Plans are backed by Nissan. Factory-trained technicians will repair your new or pre-owned Nissan. Nationwide coverage, three plans to choose from ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/pros_and_cons_of_pre_paid.jpg" alt="To determine whether a" align="left" /><p>The best mechanical protection for your Nissan. Security+Plus Extended Protection Plans are backed by Nissan. Factory-trained technicians will repair your new or pre-owned Nissan. Nationwide coverage, three plans to choose from, and coverage up to eight years and 120, 000 miles. Download Gold Preferred brochure PDF Prepaid Maintenance Plans Enjoy the convenience of prepaid maintenance at Nissan dealerships nationwide. Everything from “Basic” to complete “Factory Scheduled” Maintenance Plans are designed to fit a variety of personal driving habits and are available for both new and pre-owned vehicles. Download Brochure PDF QualityGuard+Plus® Extended Protection Plans Designed for most new and pre-owned vehicles other than Nissan. Offers mechanical protection for the most critical vehicle components for up to 7 years and 100, 000 miles from the time you purchase your plan. Nationwide repairs. Download Prepaid Maintenance Plans Enjoy the convenience of prepaid maintenance at Nissan dealerships nationwide. Basic Maintenance Plans are designed to fit a variety of personal driving habits and are available for both new and pre-owned vehicles. Download</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Effective Maintenance Plan]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/EffectiveMaintenancePlan/nissan-maintenance-plan</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/EffectiveMaintenancePlan/nissan-maintenance-plan</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:10:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Construction jobs Washington State</title> <description>Washington state added almost 10, 000 new construction jobs last year. Marcus R. Donner Washington was one of 44 states across the country to add construction jobs in 2015. The Associated General Contractors of America said the ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/jobs_water_resources_supply_water_treatment.jpg" alt="PNWS-AWWA on Flickr" align="left" /><p>Washington state added almost 10, 000 new construction jobs last year. Marcus R. Donner Washington was one of 44 states across the country to add construction jobs in 2015. The Associated General Contractors of America said the state added 9, 900 jobs last year, a 5.9 percent gain. There are more than 100 active construction projects in the greater downtown Seattle area alone, meaning that the construction industry is helping power the broader Puget Sound economy. The state unemployment rate is 5.3 percent. California and Hawaii added the most jobs, while North Dakota posted the largest decline. California added 59, 300 jobs, an increase of 8.6 percent. “Construction employment expanded in most parts of the country last year as demand for new projects rebounded, ” said Stephen E. Sandherr, chief executive officer for the association. “The question now is whether declining energy prices will impact construction employment in a larger part of the country this year.” Other states that added a high number of new jobs included New York, Colorado and Florida. North Dakota lost 3, 000 jobs, a decline of 98.1 percent. Association officials said the fact so many states added construction jobs last year is a sign that firms are finding a way to expand as construction activity increases. In a separate report, international property and construction consulting firm Rider Level Bucknall said the U.S. construction industry was in its best shape since the 2008 financial crisis.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Construction Preventive Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionPreventiveMaintenance/construction-jobs-washington-state</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionPreventiveMaintenance/construction-jobs-washington-state</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:21:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>
