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Diesel vs. Propane Generators: Choose the Right One for Your Home or Business
generator during snow time
  • Technology
November 24, 2021
John Sims

Diesel vs. Propane Generators: Choose the Right One for Your Home or Business

A backup generator can really come in handy for businesses and homeowners in the event...
3 Ways to Keep Birds Away from Your Business
3 Ways to Keep Birds Away from Your Business
  • Tips and Tricks
November 17, 2021
John Sims

3 Ways to Keep Birds Away from Your Business

There are billions of birds on earth, and while these creatures can be fascinating to...
7 Main Components of a Distribution Substation
7 Main Components of a Distribution Substation
  • Technology
November 10, 2021
John Sims

7 Main Components of a Distribution Substation

A distribution substation is a voltage regulation point that delivers electric energy from transmission systems...
Protect Your Home from Active Autumn Critters
Protect Your Home from Active Autumn Critters
  • Line Guard
  • Pole Guard
November 3, 2021
John Sims

Protect Your Home from Active Autumn Critters

Autumn is here, and as the season changes so too do the critters that try...
4 Problems Caused by Birds in Warehouses
4 Problems Caused by Birds in Warehouses
  • Effects and Impact
October 27, 2021
John Sims

4 Problems Caused by Birds in Warehouses

Birds such as swallows, wrens, starlings, pigeons, and more can be a nuisance in warehouses....
Critter Guard: Protecting Vervet Monkeys from Electrical Equipment
Critter Guard: Protecting Vervet Monkeys from Electrical Equipment
  • Effects and Impact
October 20, 2021
John Sims

Critter Guard: Protecting Vervet Monkeys from Electrical Equipment

Many of Africa's monkeys and other animals live far from humans, but some, like the...
4 Safety Tips for Utility Workers
4 Safety Tips for Utility Workers
  • Safety
October 13, 2021
John Sims

4 Safety Tips for Utility Workers

There is no doubt that utility workers face many unique challenges and hazards as part...
A Guide to Utility Pole Components
A Guide to Utility Pole Components
  • Pole Guard
October 6, 2021
John Sims

A Guide to Utility Pole Components

There are quite a few components found on utility poles and each piece serves a...
Protecting Endangered Species: The Central American Squirrel Monkey
Protecting Endangered Species: The Central American Squirrel Monkey
  • Effects and Impact
September 22, 2021
John Sims

Protecting Endangered Species: The Central American Squirrel Monkey

Also known as the red-backed squirrel monkey, the Central American squirrel monkey is mainly found...
7 Wires Found on Utility Poles
7 Wires Found on Utility Poles
  • Pole Guard
September 15, 2021
John Sims

7 Wires Found on Utility Poles

Your life runs on electricity and being brought to a screeching halt because of a...
5 Dangerous Diseases Spread by Raccoons
racoon in yard
  • Safety
September 8, 2021
John Sims

5 Dangerous Diseases Spread by Raccoons

Raccoons have increasingly adapted to human settlements, and coming across one or two in your...
Protecting the Endangered Gibbon Species with Critter Guard
Protecting the Endangered Gibbon Species with Critter Guard
  • Effects and Impact
September 1, 2021
John Sims

Protecting the Endangered Gibbon Species with Critter Guard

Gibbons are small apes that belong to the Hylobatidae family. They are mainly found in...
4 Major Benefits of a Portable Generator
4 Major Benefits of a Portable Generator
  • Safety
August 25, 2021
John Sims

4 Major Benefits of a Portable Generator

A power outage can be extremely inconvenient, and sometimes even dangerous, for many home and...
Comparison of Overhead Power Lines vs. Underground Cables
Comparison of Overhead Power Lines vs. Underground Cables
  • Technology
August 18, 2021
John Sims

Comparison of Overhead Power Lines vs. Underground Cables

There are two electricity line transmission systems: overhead power lines and underground cables. Overhead power...
Effective Humane Pest Control Solutions for Your Home
mouse climbing on fence
  • Tips and Tricks
August 11, 2021
John Sims

Effective Humane Pest Control Solutions for Your Home

When it comes to keeping your home a safe and comfortable space, pest control is...