Have you calculated how much it costs to operate your pickup truck and/or other vehicle over a 5-year period? From your financial records, calculate the depreciation, maintenance, insurance, and fuel (gasoline/diesel). Another option is or visit http://www.kbb.com/new-cars/total-cost-of-ownership/ At the bottom … Continue reading
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See how your vehicle stacks up against other users of the same make/model/year. This data can be used to determine the vehicle’s actual costs. You can browse to find your car, without signing up for an account. http://www.fuelly.com/car … Continue reading
“…good design, in general, which has: Firmness — structural stability and lasting materials. Commodity — an underlying purpose — a plan. Delight — a universal beauty; attractiveness not only in form, but in materials. Good design is often so intrinsic … Continue reading
Checkout the latest postings by clicking on “jobs” in the navigation bar (web site) – or clicking http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Or do you have an opening? Post a FREE classified ad for 30 days. Click and submit online http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Facilities Director (MI) … Continue reading
We can repair anything. (Please knock hard on the door – the bell doesn’t work) Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken. Horse manure 50p per pre-packed bag; … Continue reading
There is a nice interactive map of US energy: sources, transmission lines, etc. Click on your state at http://www.eia.gov/state/maps.cfm Here’s a map for Canada, that shows the energy sources http://www.centreforenergy.com/FactsStats/ Questions: What lines or sources are near you? How do … Continue reading
The Cooperative Extension office offers a plethora of information, specific to your local area. Topics may include: Beekeeping Forest products Insect control Invasive species Lawn care Plant diseases Soil management Tree diseases Well water safety, Water quality, Bacteria in Water … Continue reading
Grab a scrap piece of paper. Write down 3-5 areas that you always outsource. Now, next to each write down write down the reason “why” you outsource these areas. Some questions to reflect upon: Are the reasons you listed on … Continue reading
“Located within 1,100 acres in southwest Michigan, the Kalamazoo Nature Center (KNC) Camp is a nature-based summer program serving campers ages 3 to 18 years and committed to providing “fun and meaningful experiences in nature.” But as the nature center … Continue reading
This video shows a propane tank exploding and explains what is happening. BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) Demonstration – How it Happens Training Video. (2:23) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM0jtD_OWLU As part of your risk management plan, have you analyzed where your propane … Continue reading
Propane 101 – Promoting Propane Safety. A variety of topics including: Propane Tank Explained Propane Gas Prices PG Bottles and Cylinders Propane Leak Testing Reading Your Gauge LP Gas Appliance Conversions http://www.propane101.com/index.htm … Continue reading
The life expectancy for Carbon monoxide alarm is 5-7 years, depending upon the alarm manufacturer. http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/dfs/dfs2/osfm/pubed/fs-topics/fs-topics-a/carbon-monoxide-safety.html Beginning in March 2007, UL 2034, the standard for single and multi-station carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, required that all CO alarms have an audible … Continue reading
Checkout the latest postings by clicking on “jobs” in the navigation bar (web site) – or clicking http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Or do you have an opening? Post a FREE classified ad for 30 days. Click and submit online http://callippe.com/blog/?page_id=3653 Maintenance Technician … Continue reading
Before installing asphalt shingles, consider other solutions. “Ready to replace an old roof or considering roofing options for a new structure? You have more possibilities than ever. Asphalt composite shingles are the standby for many sloped roofs because they’re usually … Continue reading
What’s your favorite hand tool? (Or what’s the one hand tool that if you forgot, you would turn the truck around and go get!) https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NTZYM59 Click on the link and type in your tool. Results in next month’s newsletter. … Continue reading