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Breathe Free! (How CPAP Machines Save Lives)
If you’re one of the estimated 18 million Americans suffering from sleep apnea, you could be in serious danger and not even know it. Sleep apnea, the involuntary blocking of the airways during sleep, makes you three times more likely to have heart disease, and four times more likely to have a stroke. This results…
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Three Things Every Business Owner Should Look for When Picking a Merchant Account Provider
If you’re unfamiliar with common secure payment options and secure payment processing solutions, the idea of shopping around for a good merchant account provider can be a daunting task for any business owner and it’s understandable if you’re a bit intimidated by it. There’s a lot at stake — not only do you have to…
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The 5 Things to Consider When Picking a Steam Trap
Steam traps are an important part of most systems that rely on steam, whether that’s a radiator or a steam pressure-based industrial machine. They allow steam to remain in the system while letting condensate out, leading to greater efficiency and better performance. But how can you choose a steam trap? There are essentially five characteristics…
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Beware The #1 Threat To Sewer Pipes
If the sewer pipes under your home are working properly, you shouldn’t have to think about them at all. But if they aren’t working properly, or even worse, if they backup and start leaking or stinking up your property, they will probably be all you can think about. And all anyone in your neighborhood can…
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Three Things You Didn’t Know Outsourced Utilities Billing Services Could Do for Your Company
Utilities: everyone has to pay for them, but billing them can sometimes be a hassle. Because so many people need to pay their bills — generally at the same time each month — billing cycles can get pretty backed up if that department isn’t functioning as it should. In-house billing can also be incredibly costly,…
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Don’t Want a Crater in Your Backyard? The Benefits of Trenchless Pipe Installation
As any homeowner will tell you, repairing your pipes is a serious business. From more manageable repair work on the pipes under the sink to underground sewer pipes, pipe repair work can make for quite a project. Pipes older than 40 years are recommended to be replaced or at least expected. After 40 years, the…
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API and AST What You Should Know
We may not always appreciate them but the fact is above ground storage tanks (AST) provide the backbone of many American industries. That is, they provide the storage needed by a variety of industries and businesses. From oil and industrial chemicals to water and liquid fertilizer, AST units store the materials the United States (indeed,…
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Three Construction Safety Items And What They Do
Items like steel-toe boots and hard hats are some of the well-known items that promote safety for workers on construction job sites, but have you heard of these three items? Here is a small list providing you with information about how other forms of equipment can help create a safer environment for construction site workers.…
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Three Times When You Can’t Afford Not to Get a Sewer Line Inspection
Trenchless technologies, which have been around for about 15 years or so, have quickly become the most desired method for repairing and replacing old or damaged sewer lines. However, few homeowners are aware of their benefits — in fact, Angie’s List recently discovered that an incredible 78% of people had never heard of trenchless, or…
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5 Easy Ways to Up Your Customer Service Game
Since every business relies on its customers for success, customer service is arguably one of the most important aspects of running a healthy company. But how can you improve your customer service if you don’t have a huge budget to do an overhaul? It’s easier than you might think. Here are five easy ideas you…