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9 Essential Tools for Your Pest Control Company
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  • Tips and Tricks
September 23, 2020
John Sims

9 Essential Tools for Your Pest Control Company

As pest control professionals, your company is probably already armed with an arsenal of pest...
3 Not So Obvious Power Outage Problems
candle providing light during power outage
  • Tips and Tricks
September 9, 2020
John Sims

3 Not So Obvious Power Outage Problems

Whether you're working remotely or just have children to entertain, a power outage can quickly...
3 Pest Control Products for Homeowners
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  • Tips and Tricks
August 26, 2020
John Sims

3 Pest Control Products for Homeowners

The summer and fall seasons bring about an onslaught of pests. From wasps and other...
3 Things to Avoid During a Power Outage
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  • Tips and Tricks
July 15, 2020
John Sims

3 Things to Avoid During a Power Outage

Power outages are no fun and, unfortunately, there's no way around them. A short outage...
4 Must-Have Home Pest Control Products
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  • Tips and Tricks
May 6, 2020
John Sims

4 Must-Have Home Pest Control Products

Pests are an unfortunate fact of life for many homeowners. Even if you keep your...
Winter Power Outages: Tips for Before, During, and After
house prepared for power outages during winter
  • Tips and Tricks
January 8, 2020
John Sims

Winter Power Outages: Tips for Before, During, and After

In the middle of January when winter is at its peak, plunging temperatures can bring...
3 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter
house during winter and snow storm
  • Tips and Tricks
November 27, 2019
John Sims

3 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter

With even colder weather well on its way, fall is the time to prepare your...
How to Remove Squirrels from Your House
squirrel chewing on wood
  • Tips and Tricks
August 14, 2019
John Sims

How to Remove Squirrels from Your House

Squirrels look adorable when they're playing in your yard, but your attitude will likely change...
Measure the Cost of Electricity
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  • Tips and Tricks
January 16, 2019
John Sims

Measure the Cost of Electricity

Have you ever been baffled by the charges on your electric bill? Understanding utility bills...
Protect Different Types of Building Insulation
wall insulation around window frame
  • Tips and Tricks
December 5, 2018
John Sims

Protect Different Types of Building Insulation

Insulation is used in building homes and commercial spaces to maintain comfort and protect building...
How to Keep Your Food Safe During a Power Outage
raw meat
  • Tips and Tricks
September 19, 2018
John Sims

How to Keep Your Food Safe During a Power Outage

Power outages regularly disrupt the daily lives of people across the world. It can be...
Back Up Your Home with an Uninterrupted Power Supply
uninterrupted power supply on floor
  • Tips and Tricks
September 5, 2018
John Sims

Back Up Your Home with an Uninterrupted Power Supply

Rural areas throughout the United States frequently encounter electrical difficulties.  Often, utility companies find animal-damaged...
6 Tips to Extend Your Phone's Battery Life in an Emergency Situation
battery level in airplane mode
  • Tips and Tricks
August 15, 2018
John Sims

6 Tips to Extend Your Phone's Battery Life in an Emergency Situation

Being prepared for emergency situations is something commonly overlooked by business and home owners. Making...
Protect Against Power Surges in Blackouts
power surge protector with 5 cords plugged in
  • Tips and Tricks
August 8, 2018
John Sims

Protect Against Power Surges in Blackouts

It's usually a relief when power returns after a blackout, but for some people, the...
Fun Activities to Do During a Blackout
playing chess during blackout
  • Tips and Tricks
July 11, 2018
John Sims

Fun Activities to Do During a Blackout

Today’s activities often revolve around TV, computer, and other electronic use, but when there’s a...