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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title>RSS Top House Builder</title> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/</link> <description>Top House Builder</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:03:23 -0400</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>daily</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Low down payment Construction Loans</title> <description>You Don't Need 20% Down To Buy A Home That fact, plus a steady rise in U.S. rents, are among the reasons why first-time home buyers now account for close to one-third of today's home purchases. This is higher market share as ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/fha_construction_loans_true_built_home.jpg" alt="IStock_000007889488Medium" align="left" /><p>You Don't Need 20% Down To Buy A Home That fact, plus a steady rise in U.S. rents, are among the reasons why first-time home buyers now account for close to one-third of today's home purchases. This is higher market share as compared to recent years; a figure buoyed by four key factors. Second, according to mortgage-software provider Ellie Mae, U.S. lenders are approving more purchase loans than during any period this decade. Nearly three-quarters of all conventional purchase loans are making it through underwriting and getting to closing. No matter how little you want to "put down" on a home, there's a mortgage program which can help you. Here's a preview of eight popular loans available to today's first-time and repeat home buyers. Each is commonly available and rates can be previewed anytime online. FHA Loan (3.5% Down Payment) FHA loans allow for a 3.5 percent down payment. Insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), these loans are among the flexible and forgiving for today's home buyers. FHA loans are typically best-suited for low-down payment buyers with average or below-average credit scores; and buyers looking at multi-unit homes (e.g.; 2-unit homes, 3-unit homes, and 4-unit homes) as a primary residence. FHA loans require mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) but, in January 2015, those FHA MIP costs were reduced to help keep FHA loans affordable for buyers using the program. Noteworthy: FHA loans are assumable, which means that a future buyer of your home can purchase your home with its FHA loan - and its mortgage rate! - still attached. You can actually pass today's low rates on to tomorrow's buyer of your home. The HomeReady™ Mortgage (3% Down Payment) The HomeReady™ mortgage is a low-downpayment loan available via Fannie Mae. The program allows for 3% down, grants access to below-market mortgage rates, and offer discounted rates for private mortgage insurance. HomeReady™ also gives mortgage applicants the ability to use income from all people living in the home toward the actual mortgage approval. This can include parents earning pension or social security income, as examples; or children earning wage income or income of some other type. Noteworthy: The HomeReady™ program is available in low-income areas, areas with a high minority population, and areas affected by a natural disaster. However, you do not need to be a low-income household or a minority to get approved. You must only own a home in a pre-approved area. Conventional 97 (3% Down Payment) The Conventional 97 is a special program which was recently reinstated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which is the parent of both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Conventional 97 requires a down payment of just 3 percent and, among other benefits of the program, the Conventional 97 allows a buyer's down payment to be gifted by a third-party. The only requirement is that the gifter has a blood or marriage relation to the buyer of the home; or is a legal guardian, domestic partner, or finance/fiancee. Noteworthy: The Conventional 97 program is often more costly on a monthly-basis than a comparable FHA mortgage. However, because the program's mortgage insurance can cancel in as few as 12 months from the date of purchase, its long-term costs are often much less. Good Neighbor Next Door ($100 Down Payment) The program is available to members of law enforcement; firefighters or emergency medical technicians; and, teachers of pre-K through 12th grade. Buyers in the program also receive a home purchase discount of 50% - yes, 50 percent! - in exchange for agreeing to make the home your sole residence for 36 months, at minimum. Via Good Neighbor Next Door, then, a $100, 000 home can be bought for $50, 000. The Good Neighbor Next Door program allows buyers to use FHA, VA, or conventional mortgage financing which helps to ensure low interest rates. Noteworthy:The Good Neighbor Next Door program allows you up to 180 days to move in to your new home so, if you plan to make repairs prior to Moving Day, there's no reason whatsoever to have the house work done hastily. Home Construction Loan (3.5% Down Payment) The 203k loan comes in two flavors. The first is the Streamlined 203k, which is used for less-extensive projects and which is limited to $35, 000 in total repair costs. The more common 203k loan is the "standard" 203k, which is used for projects which involve moving walls or replacing plumbing; or doing anything else which would prohibit you from living in the property while the work is being performed. The standard 203k can also be used for landscaping or converting a home with more than 4 units into a 4-unit, owner-occupied home. Noteworthy: Because the 203k loan is backed by the FHA, home buyers using it remain eligible to use the FHA's popular refinance Piggy-Back Mortgage (10% Down Payment) The "Piggy-Back" Mortgage is a not really a mortgage at all - it's two mortgages, one mortgage "piggy-backed" on top of another in order to borrow 90% of a home's purchase price. Sometimes called an, the Piggy-Back has the buyer bring a 10% down payment to the closing table and, to avoid having to pay mortgage insurance, two mortgages are issued instead of one. The first mortgage is typically a conventional loan, issued for 80% of the home's purchase price. The second mortgage is typically a home equity line of credit (HELOC), issued for 10%. Piggy-Back Mortgages are often used by home buyers who plan to pay down or reduce the balance on their second mortgage within the first 24 months of homeownership. Noteworthy: The second mortgage of a Piggy-Back Mortgage is often adjustable and tied to Prime Rate, which is tied to the Fed Funds Rate. When the economy is expanding, the Fed Funds Rate can jump unexpectedly, substantially raising your overall monthly housing payment. Be careful when selecting a mortgage linked to Prime Rate. USDA Loan (No Down Payment Required) The USDA loan is guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and allows for 100% financing. Formally known as a "Section 502" loan, lenders sometimes call the USDA loan a "Rural Housing Loan", which is a bit of a misnomer. USDA loans are available in non-rural areas as well, including within many U.S. suburbs. The big draw of the USDA loan is that its mortgage rates are often the lowest of all the low- and no- down payment mortgage programs; and its mortgage insurance requirements are quite low, too. As compared to FHA loans, for example, USDA mortgage insurance costs are half which is why many of today's buyers will opt for a USDA loan over an FHA one - even if they plan to put 3.5% down. Simply, USDA loans are more economical.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Construction Low Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionLowMaintenance/low-down-payment-construction-loans</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionLowMaintenance/low-down-payment-construction-loans</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:03:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Range Rover maintenance Schedule</title> <description>For the 2010 model year, Land Rover changed from 7, 500 to 15, 000 miles for its basic service interval. They now recommend service annually, or every 15, 000 miles, whichever comes first. High performance synthetic oil is now ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/used_land_rover_range_rover_sport.jpg" alt="2016 Land Rover Range Rover" align="left" /><p>For the 2010 model year, Land Rover changed from 7, 500 to 15, 000 miles for its basic service interval. They now recommend service annually, or every 15, 000 miles, whichever comes first. High performance synthetic oil is now required. Here are the other highlights of the newest service schedule: Thanks to a larger element, the change interval on the air filter has been increased to 60-75, 000 miles. The cabin pollen filter is called out for change annually Brake fluid is now changed every three years Coolant is supposedly good for ten years Spark plugs are rated to last 105, 000 miles The fan belts are rated to last 105, 000 miles Automatic transmission fluid and regular differential fluids are rated to last 10 years Transfer case, locking differential, and dynamic response fluids are rated to last 75, 000 miles The fuel filter is rated for ten years Land Rover is now calling for replacement of the flexible brake hoses every six years Instead of calling for a full system scan, LR now says, “If fault lamps are lit check with IDS.” In many cases, improvements in service parts, fluids, and vehicle design do make these longer service intervals possible without compromise. Unfortunately, if the extended service intervals prove insufficient, LR warranty will be long since expired, and the owner will be left to face what might have been preventable failures. If you own a 2010 or newer Land Rover V8 I suggest the following modifications to the factory schedule: Even with long life oils, I suggest oil changes at 10, 000 mile intervals or annually. The incremental costs of these extra oil changes are trivial when compared to the expense of any internal engine repair that might otherwise result from sludge building or accelerated wear. The brake fluid change interval is based on brake fluid’s natural tendency to absorb moisture from the air. That property has not changed in recent years, so I see no reason to deviate from the two-year recommendation Mercedes, Rover, and many other companies promulgated for many years with good result I think leaving transmission and differential fluids in those components for ten years is ridiculous; it invites disaster. I would change all those fluids by 75, 000 miles, just like the transfer case lube. Land Rover is not the first company to extend coolant change intervals to a decade. I have my doubts about that, but the pH of coolant can be tested. If you plan to leave in in place, I encourage you to test it annually. If you cant do that, replacement is the safer bet in my opinion. Land Rover no longer recommends scanning all systems at every service, but I recommend that be done anyway. The reason: It’s the only way to tell if electronic faults are current or recent. If you never do a full system scan and clear you could have a system fault when the truck is four years old, and find the relevant diagnostic codes hidden by a plethora of other codes that came and went over the life of the vehicle. Codes need to be read, evaluated, and cleared on a regular basis. Not doing so renders the sophisticated diagnostic systems useless. These are the first Range Rovers to use the Ford/Jaguar modular engine and drivetrain system. Here is an overview of the recommended services: First of all, services intervals follow a repeating pattern of oil and filter change, A service, and oil and filter change, B service. The oil and filter change is an oil service – every six months or every 7, 500 miles – plus a quick visual inspection. If any warning lights are lit, they should be checked out with IDS. The oil service reminder gets reset. The A service has a much longer inspection checklist in addition to the oil change. They ask you to remove the wheels, check...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Maintenance Schedule]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceSchedule/range-rover-maintenance-schedule</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceSchedule/range-rover-maintenance-schedule</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:02:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Construction Equipment Auctions</title> <description>All used construction equipment at second hand market and auctioneers around the world and best manufacturers. Here you can find used construction equipment and used construction tools, construction trucks, dumpsters, debris ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/used_construction_heavy_equipment_auctions_heritage.jpg" alt="And Construction Equipment" align="left" /><p>All used construction equipment at second hand market and auctioneers around the world and best manufacturers. Here you can find used construction equipment and used construction tools, construction trucks, dumpsters, debris removals, vacuums, construction fences & more! Here You can find wide selection of used construction machinery to compare prices and specs to make the right decision. Construction Equipment for Sale Although construction equipment and cranes can trace their history back to the days of Ancient Rome, it wasn't until the 19th and early 20th centuries that human and animal power began to be phased out in favour of new developments in, firstly, steam power and traction engines and, later, the internal combustion engine. It was the development of powered construction Equipment that made possible the building boom from which we have benefitted over the last hundred years. Notable manufacturers of construction machinery today include BOBCAT, CASE, DEMAG, DOOSAN, FIAT-ALLIS, HYUNDAI, INGERSOLL RAND, JCB, KUBOTA, NEW HOLLAND and WACKER NEUSON. The second hand market for used construction machinery is a busy and thriving one, with a rapidly changing and wide selection of equipment available. Here are the categories of used construction equipment we offer. Excavators A descendant of the steam shovel, excavators are indispensable in the construction industry. They have numerous uses in addition to their primary purpose as mechanical shovels and diggers, including material handling, pile driving, landscaping and drilling shafts for footings. Versatile and capable, they are highly sought after in the used construction equipment market. Excavators are crucial machines in road construction and mining business in in construction industry. More information on excavators in different sizes and their usage areas in particular can be found on our used excavators page. Loaders Designed for moving loose materials over short distances, loaders have evolved into general usage variants and highly specialised types. Wheel loaders are the most common and offer a high degree of versatility. For the greater stability and multi terrain capability provided by their tracks, crawler loaders are also particularly popular. Backhoe loaders have excavator attachments, swing loaders boast a swinging boom that is useful in limited spaces. For better deals find many and make a bargain. Lifting Platforms Capable of raising workers and equipment into high areas that are otherwise difficult to access, lifting platforms are ubiquitous in the construction industry. Otherwise known as access platforms, various types are available such as boom lifts, scissor lifts and mechanical lifts. Boom lifts are the most versatile and widely used. The usefulness and reliability of lifting platforms ensure there is always interest in them at used industrial equipment auctions. Dump Trucks are Vehicles Used for Transporting Construction Materials Dump trucks are construction vehicles generally used for the transportation of aggregate / construction materials necessary for the construction industry. They have an open box bed which can be lifted by hydraulics to empty the load via a hinged tailgate. However, there are also side dumpers and bottom dumpers for dropping a load exactly in situ. The toughness of dumpers make them a good deal on the dumpers for sale in used machines market. Construction Generators Generators are the most essential equipment in the construction industry where there is often no convenient electricity supply available. They are also very useful to have on hand as a back-up for businesses in case of power failure. Being powered by petrol, diesel, gas or a hybrid system, they offer versatility and reliability. In order to not have to rely on the electricity grid, powerful generators can be used to supply a construction site. These can also power compressors, which supply machines like jack hammers with compressed air, or are used for general cleaning purposes. Find these used generators in auction on TradeMachines. Used Road Construction Machinery The used road construction machinery category covers a wide range of equipment such as used pneumatic tools, earth movers and compactors, and road surface preparation items, as well as ancillary equipment. All can be found at bargain prices at used construction equipment second hand market on TradeMachines. Construction Cranes Used to lift, lower and horizontally transport materials, cranes are vital in construction. From small jib cranes to soaring tower cranes they are manufactured for a wide variety of uses and situations and include overhead, mobile, truck mounted, sidelifting and all terrain variations. They are hot items in the used construction machinery second hand market. Compressors Converting power into kinetic energy by the compression and pressurisation of air, compressors are used in a wide variety of applications in the world of construction. Pneumatic tools such as drills and jackhammers derive their motive force from compressors, making this versatile item of equipment extremely useful. You will find there's a wide choice of used compressors available in the auction environment, for example a Atlas Copco compressor Concrete Machinery The concrete machinery category covers all equipment used in the preparation, transport, delivery and usage of cement and concrete. This includes cement mixers and agitators, wet and dry batching plants, cement silos and concrete pumps, all of which tend to be built to last, making them a good investment in the used construction machinery market. Where To Find Used Heavy Equipment Used construction machinery can most readily be found at auction, where you can browse amongst the categories of equipment you require, comparing condition and prices. The advantage of used construction equipment is in the price, as these items when new can be on the costly side. Buying used heavy equipment is a safe option because such equipment is tough, durable, reliable and built to last. There is a vast number of auction houses spread throughout a number of countries, so the easiest way of seeing what's available is to get an overview. This is provided by TradeMachines, a site that gathers information about used heavy machinery auctions over a huge area, providing a marketplace hub where the best bargains online can be found, saving you time and effort. This site conveniently provides various ways of browsing for what you need, and also offers the security of knowing that we validate the legitimacy and reliability of the auction houses we work with. In this way the satisfaction of both buyer and seller is ensured.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Construction Equipment]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionEquipment/construction-equipment-auctions</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionEquipment/construction-equipment-auctions</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:01:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Modular Home Construction</title> <description>A modern "triple wide" home Manufactured housing (commonly known as mobile homes in the United States) is a type of prefabricated housing that is largely assembled in factories and then transported to sites of use. The definition ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/modular_home_construction_images.jpg" alt="Construction Men Set a Modular" align="left" /><p>A modern "triple wide" home Manufactured housing (commonly known as mobile homes in the United States) is a type of prefabricated housing that is largely assembled in factories and then transported to sites of use. The definition of the term in the United States is regulated by federal law (Code of Federal Regulations, 24 CFR 3280): "Manufactured homes are built as dwelling units of at least 320 square feet (30 m2) in size with a permanent chassis to assure the initial and continued transportability of the home." The requirement to have a wheeled chassis permanently attached differentiates "manufactured housing" from other types of prefabricated homes, such as modular homes. Definition [edit] According to the Manufactured Housing Institute’s National Communities Council (MHINCC), manufactured homes are homes built entirely in the factory under a federal building code administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (commonly known as the HUD Code) went into effect June 15, 1976. Manufactured homes may be single- or multi-section and are transported to the site and installed. The MHINCC distinguishes among several types of factory-built housing: manufactured homes, modular homes, panelized homes, pre-cut homes, and mobile homes. From the same source, mobile home "is the term used for manufactured homes produced prior to June 15, 1976, when the HUD Code went into effect." Despite the formal definition, mobile home and trailer are still common terms in the United States for this type of housing. History [edit] The original focus of this form of housing was its ability to relocate easily. Units were initially marketed primarily to people whose lifestyle required mobility. However, beginning in the 1950s, these homes began to be marketed primarily as an inexpensive form of housing designed to be set up and left in a location for long periods of time, or even permanently installed with a masonry foundation. Previously, units had been eight feet or less in width, but in 1956, the 10-foot (3.0 m) wide home was introduced. This helped solidify the line between mobile and house/travel trailers, since the smaller units could be moved simply with an automobile, but the larger, wider units required the services of a professional trucking company. In the 1960s and '70s, the homes became even longer and wider, making the mobility of the units more difficult. Today, when a factory-built home is moved to a location, it is usually kept there permanently. The mobility of the units has decreased considerably.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[New Home Construction]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/NewHomeConstruction/modular-home-construction</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/NewHomeConstruction/modular-home-construction</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:01:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Industrial Maintenance Mechanic test</title> <description>2) How much weight is required to balance the lever? 30lbs 25lbs 28lbs 40lbs 35lbs 3) Approximately how much force is needed to lift the weight? 24lbs 10lbs 48lbs 12lbs 18lbs 4) If gear X turns clockwise at a constant speed of 10 ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/shell_will_run_its_second_largest.jpg" alt="Shell Will Run Its" align="left" /><p>2) How much weight is required to balance the lever? 30lbs 25lbs 28lbs 40lbs 35lbs 3) Approximately how much force is needed to lift the weight? 24lbs 10lbs 48lbs 12lbs 18lbs 4) If gear X turns clockwise at a constant speed of 10 rpm. How does gear Y turn? anti c/w 10 rpm c/w 10 rpm c/w 5 rpm anti c/w 5 rpm c/w 20 rpm 5) If drive wheel X rotates clockwise at a speed of 10 rpm. How does wheel Y turn? anti c/w faster c/w slower c/w faster anti c/w slower anti c/w same 6) A force of 5 Kg compresses the springs in series 10cm. What will be the total distance that the springs in parallel are compressed? 10 cms 5 cms 20 cms 7.5 cms 15 cms 7) In the circuit shown, how many switches need to be closed to light up one bulb? None One Two Three Four 8) Which is the most suitable tool for breaking up concrete? 9) Which tool or combination of tools would be most useful for general woodwork? 4 & 2 3, 5 & 7 2, 4 & 6 4 & 7 3 & 6 10) The sketch shows the floor plan of a bathroom. The shower tray is 2'6" square and is fixed to the floor. The toilet and washbasin are both wall mounted. Allowing for 15% wastage, approximately how many square yards of floor tiles should be ordered? 7.25 6.25 9.25 5.50 8.50 Many of the questions in mechanical comprehension tests are ‘industry’ specific. For example, tests used by the fire service tend to frame the questions in terms of fire-fighting whereas tests used to select for an aircraft maintenance job would tend to frame the questions in aviation industry terms. It doesn’t matter if the questions you practice on aren’t specific to the industry you are applying for. It is the substance of the question that is important – the scenario is incidental. These sample question papers each contain 40 questions and have a suggested time limit of 30 minutes each. The questions are presented in Letter/A4 format for easy printing and self-marking.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Industrial Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/IndustrialMaintenance/industrial-maintenance-mechanic-test</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/IndustrialMaintenance/industrial-maintenance-mechanic-test</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:51:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Precision Industrial Maintenance</title> <description>ID: CEIMT-688 This class describes the various threaded and non-threaded fasteners used in Industrial Maintenance. Students will learn how to select the correct fastener and the proper methods of installation. Prerequisite: ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/precision_industrial_maintenance_inc.jpg" alt="Precision Industrial" align="left" /><p>ID: CEIMT-688 This class describes the various threaded and non-threaded fasteners used in Industrial Maintenance. Students will learn how to select the correct fastener and the proper methods of installation. Prerequisite: Applied Math. Total Hours: 12.00 CEUs: 1.20 View available classes No sections currently available Hand & Power Tools ID: CEIMT-689 This class introduces students to various hand and power tools that are used in Industrial Maintenance applications. It explains basic hand tool safety and procedures for selecting, inspecting, using and maintaining the tools. Introduces different types of power tools and teaches procedures for selecting, using and maintaining these tools. Fasteners and Anchors is a prerequisite for this course. Total Hours: 44.00 CEUs: 4.40 View available classes Precision Measuring ID: CEIMT-690 This course covers the concept of measurement starting with rulers and levels. The class includes precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, surface plates and dial indicators. It explains how to read the various precision measuring instruments. Learn how to select, use & care for precision measuring tools. Hand & Power Tools is a prerequisite for this course. Total Hours: 20.00 CEUs: 2.00 View available classes Blueprint Reading ID: CEIMT-691 The course explains different types of blueprint drawings (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing/piping, electrical), how to interpret them and teaches field sketching. It explains orthographic projection, isometric and schematic drawings used to show electrical, piping, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Precision Measuring is a prerequisite for this course. Total Hours: 72.00 CEUs: 7.20 View available classes Safety and Rigging Fundamentals ID: CEIMT-692 Learn how to work and rig loads safely. This course includes personal protective equipment, how to perform basic contruction tasks safely and what to do if an accident occurs. It covers the slings, hardware, hoists and hitches used in rigging operations. Highlights critical safety issues and accepted rigging techniques and practices. Blueprint Reading is a prerequisite for this course. View available classes Basic Mechanical Components ID: CEIMT-693 This course identifies couplings, chain drives, bearings, mechanical and other seals, gaskets and O-rings. It covers the function and advantages of each and teaches how to select and install or remove the proper component. Fan and blower types and operation are also discussed. Safety & Rigging Fundamentals is a prerequisite for this course. Total Hours: 80.00 CEUs: 8.00 View available classes Bearings and Lubrication ID: CEIMT-694 Explains lubrication safety, storage, classifications, selecting lubricants, additives, lubrication equipment and lubricating charts. Introduces plain, ball, roller, thrust, guide, flanged, pillow-block, and take-up bearings. It also explains bearing materials and bearing designations. Basic Mechanical Components is a prerequisite for this course. Total Hours: 56.00 CEUs: 5.60 View available classes Gearboxes ID: CEIMT-695 This course identifies and explains gearboxes and their uses. Explains how they operate and various types of gears. Troubleshooting and repair of gearboxes will be demonstrated. It shows wear patterns and proper backlash and adjustment. Bearings & Lubrication is a prerequisite for this course. View available classes Pumps ID: CEIMT-696 This course explains pumps and their operation. It covers reciprocating pumps and various kinds of rotary pumps. A lesson on special-purpose pumps describes diaphragm pumps and pumps used for corrosive and abrasive materials. Also covered is the maintenance of pumps, including the replacement of packing glands, seals, and bearings. Gearboxes is a prerequisite for this course. Total Hours: 40.00 CEUs: 4.00 View available classes Shaft Alignment ID: CEIMT-697 This course covers types of misalignment and aligning couplings using conventional and laser alignment techniques. How to measure shaft sag, perform vertical alignment and align machinery trains is discussed. Causes of vibration, vibration monitoring, vibration test equipment and how to field balance machines are included. Pumps is a prerequisite for this course. Total Hours: 76.00 CEUs: 7.60 View available classes Valves & Piping ID: CEIMT-698 This course covers the selection, preparation, joining and support of copper, plastic and steel piping and fittings. The course provides instructions for cutting, threading and joining ferrous piping. Introduces chemical, compressed air, fuel oil, steam and water systems and explains how to identify piping systems according to color codes. Shaft Alignment is a prerequisite for this course. View available classes Hydraulics & Pneumatics ID: CEIMT-699 Describes pumps & valves used in hydraulic & pneumatic systems & their functions. Explains hydraulic/pneumatic system safety & basic principles of hydraulics, including Pascal's law and Bernaulli's principle. Covers how to inspect, troubleshoot and repair fluid power systems. Hands on training is included. Valves & Piping is a prerequisite for this course. View available classes</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Industrial Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/IndustrialMaintenance/precision-industrial-maintenance</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/IndustrialMaintenance/precision-industrial-maintenance</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 21:51:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Low maintenance Landscaping Ideas</title> <description>Designed to be low maintenance, this front garden has massed plantings and no lawn. 567 Photography This California yard features low maintenance, yet lively plants.Shades of Green Landscape Architecture in Sausalito, CA. Low ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/cheap_landscaping_ideas_low_maintenance.jpg" alt="Cheap Landscaping Ideas - Low" align="left" /><p>Designed to be low maintenance, this front garden has massed plantings and no lawn. 567 Photography This California yard features low maintenance, yet lively plants.Shades of Green Landscape Architecture in Sausalito, CA. Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas Use quality, long-lasting materials Reduce or replace your lawn Install garden edging Opt for perennials rather than annuals Install an efficient automatic irrigation system Low maintenance landscapes must be planned ahead of time. Many homeowners make the mistake of piecing their yard together here and there. This typically creates a landscape that requires more time and money to maintain than was anticipated. The best way to avoid this problem is to hire a professional landscape designer or architect to plan out your garden with reduced maintenance in mind. Simplicity of DesignLandscaping experts agree that a simple design is the key to a low maintenance landscape. Christopher Starbuck, an Associate Professor for the Division of Plant Sciences at the University of Missouri Extension, says, "Simplicity is characteristic both of good design and low-maintenance landscapes. Eliminate frills such as statues and water features, or design them for easy care and maintenance." Let the landscaping professional that you choose to work with know up front that you would like a simple, low-maintenance landscape. Low Maintenance PlantingAccording to Robert F. Brzuszek, an Assistant Extension Professor for The Department of Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University, a low maintenance landscape must have the right size plant in the right place. If your designer keeps this in mind it will help you avoid constant pruning. Brzuszek also recommends planting in masses because plants are easier to care for and mow around when grouped. For the most success, mass plants with similar light, water and care needs. Mulching Skip Richter, the director of the Travis County AgriLife Extension (Texas A&M), recommends mulching as a way to reduce landscape maintenance needs. Benefits of mulching: Acts as a weed barrier Holds in moisture, which reduces watering Releases nutrients into the soil Improves the appearance of garden beds</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Construction Low Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionLowMaintenance/low-maintenance-landscaping-ideas</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/ConstructionLowMaintenance/low-maintenance-landscaping-ideas</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:44:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Industrial Maintenance Course</title> <description>DuPont Sustainable Solutions can help you assess your employees' skill levels and develop maintenance and reliability training curricula tailored to their individual needs. Our more than 500 compelling and cutting-edge industrial ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/industrial_maintenance_iowa_valley_continuing.jpg" alt="Industrial Maintenance" align="left" /><p>DuPont Sustainable Solutions can help you assess your employees' skill levels and develop maintenance and reliability training curricula tailored to their individual needs. Our more than 500 compelling and cutting-edge industrial training courses will help improve your employees' core, job-specific, and industry-specific competencies and help you get the multi-skilled workforce you need to do more with less, enhance operational efficiency, and improve profitability. Our materials help deliver measurable results, and are available in a variety of formats to fit your budget and the learning preferences of your workforce. The DuPont™ eLearning Suite and our online training curriculum provide a comprehensive training, testing and tracking solution, while our DVDs facilitate group training sessions and our streaming videos enable mobile delivery. Join the thousands of organizations who benefit from our catalog of industrial maintenance training materials! To uphold our commitment to product stewardship, all programs are reviewed by DuPont subject matter experts to help ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, ethical and operational standards. Interactive Exercises. Centralized Administration. A Win-Win. The DuPont™ eLearning Suite features hundreds of online maintenance training courses that your workforce can study anywhere, anytime, at their own individualized learning pace. Assess the skill level of your employees then develop training curricula tailored to their individual needs. The interactive course content is customizable, can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere, and the DuPont™ eLearning Suite reporting capabilities provide tangible evidence that your industrial skills training is leading to real, measureable results. Don’t miss the 16-Part DuPont™ Energy Efficiency Series, designed to provide industrial facilities around the world with the necessary skills to improve energy efficiency and profitability, or the best-selling 5-Part Boiler Operation and Control Series. Schedule a free personal demonstration! Choose from More Than 350 Titles. Multiple Languages Available. Browse this site for our full offering of maintenance training DVDs and workbooks. Some of our latest releases include Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration, which is designed to help keep employees safe and prevent refrigeration equipment breakdowns, and Maintenance Principles, which shows workers how solid maintenance principles can be used to reduce the influence of defects that come from five sources. Additionally, the 11-part Pipefitting Series covers reading piping drawings, threading and measuring pipe, and much more. Some of our best-selling maintenance training courses include the 7-part Hydraulics Series, which introduces students to the safety, maintenance and troubleshooting involved with hydraulic circuits, actuators, fluids, pumps and valves. The 6-part Motor Drives maintenance training series introduces your employees to the fundamentals of motor drive operation and setup, and the 7-Part Industrial Electricity Series familiarizes students with the important properties of electricity and the common electrical elements found in industrial settings. Preview and purchase training DVDs online! Stream Videos on Demand with CoastalFlix™ Our new CoastalFlix™ video streaming solution offers maintenance and reliability training videos on demand from any web-enabled device. Choose from full-length videos for a complete training session or video clips to kick off a meeting or refresh workers on a specific training point. Create separate playlists for individuals or groups of employees. Visit to start streaming today! Whether you prefer online maintenance training courses, DVDs or streaming videos, the curriculum produced by DuPont Sustainable Solutions and reviewed by our team of subject matter experts will help improve your employee training program, measure real results, enhance operational efficiency and improve profitability. Give our free online previews a try. Go Beyond Reliability with Industrial Maintenance Training It’s no surprise that maintenance training can improve the speed and quality of your maintenance program. By training your maintenance personnel in industry best practices, you can help bring those practices to bear on the day to day maintenance of your critical systems, improve uptime and get the most out of your maintenance efforts. But maintenance training can also help take your operation beyond reliability, and into the realm of improved performance and efficiency. As equipment failure rates go down, the collateral damage and defects introduced by failures also decline, giving your systems a fighting chance to do what they do best: produce for you.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Industrial Maintenance]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/IndustrialMaintenance/industrial-maintenance-course</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/IndustrialMaintenance/industrial-maintenance-course</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:34:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Honda Maintenance Plan</title> <description>Introducing the Automaster Honda Care®Maintenance program. All you pay for is .gas! Get Your Honda Into A Routine.... Routine maintenance is the key to keeping your Honda running at peak performance. Honda Care® Maintenance ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/honda_maintenance_minder_brad_barker.jpg" alt="Honda Maintenance Minder" align="left" /><p>Introducing the Automaster Honda Care®Maintenance program. All you pay for is .gas! Get Your Honda Into A Routine.... Routine maintenance is the key to keeping your Honda running at peak performance. Honda Care® Maintenance makes it easier for you to keep up with your vehicle's service routine. Purchase a Honda Care Maintenance plan from the Automaster and when the Maintenance Minder indicator lights up, the required services listed in the owner's manual will be covered under this plan. And since this coverage is prepaid, you never need to work about paying more if labor or parts costs go up. Offering benefits like oil changes, tire rotation, filter and fluid replacements, as well as a multi-point inspection, Honda Care maintenance is the convenient way to keep your Honda running at its best. Maintain Peak Performance A Wise Investment.... Here are a few key reasons why purchasing a Honda Care Maintenance plan is a smart decision: Protects you from inflation should labor and parts costs rise Helps keep your Honda in top condition, which helps to maintain performance and resale value Ensures that your vehicle will be serviced by factory-trained Honda technicians Allows you to transfer coverage should you sell your vehicle Backed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Pricing For The Honda Care Maintenance Program Below.... 3 Years/36, 000 Miles $765 3 Years/45, 000 Miles $950 4 Years/48, 000 Miles $985 4 Years/60, 000 Miles $1, 095</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Effective Maintenance Plan]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/EffectiveMaintenancePlan/honda-maintenance-plan</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/EffectiveMaintenancePlan/honda-maintenance-plan</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:32:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Maintenance running Schedule</title> <description>This is a great question and very timely since, like yourself, most of the country is dealing with winter weather that is not always conducive for running outdoors. Winter is a great time to cross-train, so take advantage of ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/half_marathon_training_plan_for_beginners.jpg" alt="Half Marathon Training Plan" align="left" /><p>This is a great question and very timely since, like yourself, most of the country is dealing with winter weather that is not always conducive for running outdoors. Winter is a great time to cross-train, so take advantage of adverse weather conditions and build yourself into a better runner! Yes, there is a recommended minimum distance for running and 3 miles is that magic number. Along with cutting back on mileage for the winter, it's also important to cut back on pace too. Keep winter runs at an easy conversational pace for maintenance purposes and to avoid burn out. In terms of weekly mileage, a maintenance schedule of 10 to 15 miles a week for 5k/10k training is perfectly adequate. A suggestion for minimal maintenance mileage is 3 miles, two times a week, with one slightly longer weekend run of 4 to 5 miles. When running outside is not an option, create a flexible winter training schedule that allows you to maintain your running fitness and do something different. Some suggestions are using the treadmill, the elliptical, or the stair master as an alternative. Indoor swimming, a rowing ergometer, or spin classes are also good aerobic substitutes. These aerobic options can be substituted for running or, even better, alternate them with your run days for additional aerobic base building. In addition to the aerobic benefits, mixing it up also recruits different muscle fibers, which helps to build additional strength, transforming you into a well-balanced and sound athlete. Use the winter months to work on muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility too. Weight training, and exercise classes like yoga, pilates, core, or stretching classes will also benefit your running. By the end of winter, you will be stronger, more flexible, and have a solid running base. With a little speed work, you will be ready to race!</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Maintenance Schedule]]></category> <link>https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceSchedule/maintenance-running-schedule</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://tophousebuilder.com/MaintenanceSchedule/maintenance-running-schedule</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 21:31:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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