Engineering A Better Workplace

Posted on: 7 August 2015

Homesteaders and backyard gardeners alike can preserve their harvests with pressure and water bath canners, but these methods rely on breakable glass jars instead of tougher aluminum cans. Working with your extension office or rural development agency to set up a professional grade cannery for the community is a great way to encourage people to learn new skills without investing a lot of money into their own equipment. Make sure every can of food that leaves your cannery is safe to eat by following these five safety tips.
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Posted on: 3 August 2015

Loading pallets can be one of the most effective ways of stocking, storing and transporting your products. However, if your pallets are not loaded and wrapped correctly, they can be very unstable. This can cause damage to your products, which can obviously be very costly for your company. To make your loaded pallets more stable, follow these three important tips. Then, you shouldn't have to worry about your items being damaged during storage or when they are being moved.
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Posted on: 24 July 2015

When it comes to clothing, many people realize how dark colors can absorb heat and light colors help reflect it. However, they may not realize that this same logic applies to a roof. Here are some ways that a metal roof can keep your home cool throughout the summer. Metal Can Reduce Heat Absorption With Light Colors Those dark colored asphalt shingles may look great, but they are going to absorb the heat and make your home warmer.
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