The absolute craziest Electric Code violations uncovered by NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc in 2018. Here are the photos of last year. Shoddy electrical installers beware: If you’re behind an electrical installation gone wrong like those featured here, there’s a good … Continue reading
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Here is a collection of creative toilet paper holder ideas and most of them are simple to DIY. rustic toilet paper holder ideas wooden toilet paper holders reclaimed wood toilet paper holder farmhouse bathroom storage ideas for toilet paper recycled … Continue reading
“A decade ago, the United States market voluntarily abandoned the long-standing wood preservative and treatment method where an arsenic and copper compound was forced into the fibers of the lumber. When the fluid was removed, this preservative was left behind … Continue reading
If you’re not learning you’re standing still. So what’s the best way to learn new subjects and identify gaps in our existing knowledge? There are four simple steps to the Feynman Technique, https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-feynman-technique-the-best-way-to-learn-anything … Continue reading
Nonprofit Quarterly just re-published a timeless article on endowments. It’s worth a read. “Most nonprofits dream, at some point, about that endowment that would ensure their stability from year to year. But endowments aren’t for every nonprofit. This article walks … Continue reading
Here’s an idea about using ‘glowing’ paint to help people see things at night. That might be uneven concrete sidewalk or egress. “Photoluminescent (PL) technology saves lives by lighting a glowing path for a critical duration of time to evacuate … Continue reading
Is your definition of safety too narrow? How do you enhance safety? Below are some ideas of what you can discuss with your team, administration, committee, board, etc.: After reading the article “Hitting the Nail on the Head: Prioritizing Safety … Continue reading
Save the Date: 2019 Camp Food Service & Maintenance Conference March 5-7, 2019 at YMCA Camp Chingachgook on Lake George, NY We hope you all had an incredible summer season! Now that this busier time is behind us, we wanted … Continue reading
“Imagine a high-rise, downtown office building doubling as a power plant. The image isn’t so farfetched and will probably be realized in the not-so-distant future, says…” Read the full article at https://constructible.trimble.com/construction-industry/flexible-solar-cells-could-let-buildings-generate-their-own-power “Flexible Solar Cells Could Let Buildings Generate Their … Continue reading
“Running a camp is challenging. Running a camp in the United States, where violent events occupy the 24-hour news cycle, is even more difficult. There are so many risks and expectations to manage. The emotional, physical, and financial impacts of … Continue reading
“The sound of dripping water is dependent on context—if droplets are falling from a cliff into a cool, shady pool, we might think the sound is beautiful. If they are dripping all night from the faucet into the sink, we … Continue reading
“The five-hour rule was coined by Michael Simmons, founder of Empact. The concept is wonderfully simple: No matter how busy successful people are, they always “set aside at least an hour a day (or five hours a week) over their entire career … Continue reading
Two carpenters are nailing up siding one day. The first carpenter grabs a nail from his pouch, examines it, and then tosses it in the trash. He proceeds to grab another nail, examine it, and then hammers it into the … Continue reading
The toilet clogs, the mice “overwintered”, the kitchen refrigerator isn’t cooling properly. The list never stops. What is the attitude your staff has towards these occurrences? “There’s always something…” “things are always breaking…” “can’t get ahead” “it’s just normal” But … Continue reading
Five ways to ensure that board and staff own the numbers. CFO’s can give better presentations. Mandatory Financial Literacy training for all board and staff managers. Board treasurers should be recruited solely for this purpose. Budgets should be owned by … Continue reading