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9 Habits to Adopt for a Clean, Organized Home

January 28, 2019 / Posted in: DIY

Adopt the simple habit of organizing your home to save time & enjoy higher satisfaction.

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Tips for Easy Wallpaper Removal

January 16, 2019 / Posted in: Builders, DIY

Easy Wallpaper Removal can be a real pain. Take your time, keep it tidy and start slowly to make this job more manageable.

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This Winter, Taking Care of your Crew Could Save Lives

December 18, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

Understand the symptoms of hypothermia, look out for cognitive impairment and ensure your workers’ safety.

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Why the Festive Season is the Busiest for Plumbers

December 12, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

With families making enormous meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas, leftovers and grease can contribute to plumbing woes.

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Are Your Filters Working Properly?

December 5, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, The Ol' Sage Builder

Keep air clean indoors with an effective air filter. Learn 4 ways to make sure your filter is working properly with these tips.

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Is Your Work Crew Protected from Lung Cancer?

November 23, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers

Latest research shows that lung cancer among construction workers is 50% higher.

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Strategies to Retain Crew Members in a Labor Shortage

November 19, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Framers, HOMEPAGE FEATURE

Fighting labor shortage in construction? Here are ways to retain staff and maintain profit margins. Labor Shortage.

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Communication is Key for Callback Prevention

November 15, 2018 / Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers

Change is coming to the construction industry. Improve communication & get the job done with success using our proven strategies.

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Improve Indoor Air Quality with this Easy Step

November 9, 2018 / Posted in: General

Improve Indoor Air Quality with energy efficiency by avoiding furniture & building materials with high formaldehyde content

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Survey Finds Most Workers Suffer from Fatigue

November 7, 2018 / Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder

Fatigue in safety-critical industries has disastrous consequences

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