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Tips to help your Business Stay Cool during the Warmer Months

June 12, 2017

Creating a pleasant working environment for staff has become ever more important in the last few decades as we’ve learned more about what influences productivity along with an increase in job mobility seeing workers more likely to leave their employers if they aren’t happy with conditions. This particularly applies when the weather is hot during the summer months, as oppressive heat can drain energy levels and cause a great deal of discomfort. However as an employer, there’s plenty you can do to help.

Nobody likes being inside at work on a sunny day, but if the temperature is so high that even office workers are struggling to get their jobs done, that isn’t good for anybody, and this is even more critical in workplaces where employees need to be up and about all day. So here are some tips for helping your business stay cool during the warmer months:

Invest in Air Conditioning

If your workplace is in a town or city where the climate is generally very hot during the summer months, you should already have air conditioning, but even in more temperate locations it can be a necessity to have a system in place for when the thermometer soars. In these situations, rather than paying for a full installation, it might be more efficient and convenient (and cost-effective) to buy a portable air conditioning unit which can be used when required.

Buy an Air Curtain

If you work somewhere that requires a door to be open to allow in customers or loading vehicles, it can be hard to regulate the indoor temperature without being affected by the outside atmosphere. This applies equally whether it’s hot or cold, so an air curtain is needed to offer a barrier between the two temperatures that will prevent the hot air (in this instance) from replacing the air conditioned air.

Fans – Lots of Fans

One of the cheapest options for your business might be the simplest one – buy lots of fans. If air conditioning isn’t something that you are going to need on a regular basis, simply making sure your workplace has enough fans to offer a cool draft to make the heat less of a problem for all of your staff could be the way forward. There are fans of all shapes and sizes to fit your needs, including some industrial-sized blowers if required.

Stay Hydrated

And finally, the cheapest tip of them all. When the weather is hot, your staff will get dehydrated quickly, especially those having to be on their feet all day. Using the methods above to reduce the temperature will help, but even office workers need to stay hydrated during the summer, so why not supply them with not only a drinking fountain or cooler, but water bottles as well that they can be refilled whenever necessary.

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Tips to Prepare Yourself for a Camping Trip

June 1, 2017

Camping trips have been a part of our culture all the way back to when we first started living in built-up towns and cities while losing our connection to the wild. The chance to get away from the rat race and live a more simple life for a while certainly has a strong appeal and there’s plenty of great areas you can go and explore in the wilderness, or even in some less busy green spaces near your city.

However, there’s living a rough camping style for fun on your vacation and then there’s getting all the way out there only to find that you’re missing all the essential items without a convenience store nearby to get them. So here’s some tips for what you need to do to prepare for an upcoming camping trip:

Get The Right Tent

This one is a given, right? Unless you’re going in a caravan (ie, cheating) or are staying somewhere that provides you with a tent, you need to take yours with you and have to make sure it’s going to do the job. You need to think about where you’re going, what kind of terrain there will be, what kind of weather you’re expecting and – of course – how many of you there will be. Tents come in all shapes, sizes and levels of sophistication, so choose wisely.

Let There Be Lights

If you’re camping out in the real wilderness, you may be horrified to discover that there aren’t any street lights out there, and the moon is only going to light your way on clear nights. Traditionally you’d take a torch with you, but trying to read a book under torchlight can be a nuisance, so why not take some simple outdoor lights with you? If you’re going somewhere with reliable sunshine during the day, the best option would be solar powered lights so you don’t need to think about powering them.

Control The Pests

One thing urban folks always notice when they’re in the wild on a camping trip is just how rough and wild it can actually get out there. Bugs and other pests can really spoil your fun as nobody likes to get bitten while they’re sleeping, so make sure you take some form of pest control likes zappers and traps to keep your camp bug-free.

Be Ready For Emergencies

When you’re out in the wilderness, there’s lots of things that can go wrong and it’s not easy to get medical attention quickly, so it’s absolutely essential to make sure you take a first aid kit that will supply you with everything you need to deal with for most injuries. Not taking one of these on a camping trip is dangerous and irresponsible, so don’t be that person.

Take Food Storage

A camping trip is more than just a picnic, but you still need to take something with you to allow you to store food safely and keep it at a good temperature. Insulated transport bags, food storage boxes, cooler boxes and film wrappers will all help you make sure you have the food you need.

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Tips for Hosting a Backyard BBQ

May 24, 2017

It’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, the weather is sweet and summer time is about to burst into its full glory. There’s one thing we can all agree on when it comes to summer and that’s firing up the BBQ for an outdoor gathering! Or several. Everybody loves a barbeque on a hot and sunny day; a chance to cook some great food, grab a beer, put on some tunes and relax and celebrate with your friends, family and neighbors.

BBQ’s are a fairly simple way of entertaining; as long as you’ve got the weather and some good food and drink, you don’t need much else to make people happy, but holding a truly great backyard BBQ is still an art that not everybody is a master of. In that spirit, here are some of the best tips we know of to make your BBQ a hot one:

Tidy Up The Yard First!

This isn’t necessarily the most fun part of the day, but your guests will be spending most of their time in your backyard, so they’ll definitely notice if it’s in a state of total chaos and disarray. If you’re not the type to spend hours maintaining your garden, you can still spend a few hours on the day itself making sure it looks good for your guests. You’ll need the right tools of course, and it will definitely be worth it.

Don’t Forget The Lights

Even on a hot and sunny day, the sun has to set at some point and if you don’t want that to be the end of your BBQ, you’ll need to make sure you have some good outdoor lights and/or solar lights.

Make Sure You Have The Essentials

While standing (for the adults) and running around (for the kids) are normal parts of any good BBQ, you still need to make sure you have enough chairs for everyone, so investing in some stackable chairs that you can keep in storage is a must. Another thing you might not think about but will definitely need, is some trays for carrying around all the sauces, cutlery, napkins, etc.

Get The Drinks Right

This doesn’t just mean getting in enough beers and soft drinks to go around. You also need to make sure that you’ve got some way of keeping them cool out in the sun, so ice buckets will be very popular. And for when the sun goes down, you can add some fun to the party with flashing drink glasses?

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Some Cooking Tips

And then, of course, you have the actual cooking part itself to take care of. It takes more than a novelty apron and chef’s hat to get this right, so here are some basics you need to know. You have to make sure you’ve got the best fuel for the job, depending on what kind of BBQ you have, and also know when the best time to start cooking is, which is usually just after the flames have died down, when the coals are at their hottest. It goes without saying that you need to keep an eye on the temperature to make sure everything is cooking properly, and that just leaves you with selecting the right food for you and your guests.

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Tips for Spring Vehicle Maintenance

April 21, 2017

Spring is finally here and it’s time to make sure your vehicle has made it through the frigid winter months! Now is a good time to top up fluids and clean the engine before the long, hot summer days approach. The cold and wet winter weather may have caused wear and tear on the mechanical parts of your cars, bikes, and trucks, etc, which is what makes spring maintenance checks all the more important. Spotting any areas of concern and having them addressed can prevent potentially costly or dangerous problems in the long run.

So here are some top tips for spring vehicle maintenance to get you ready for warmer weather:

Replace Your Wipers

One part of your car that bears the brunt of the winter weather is your windshield wipers. They get little use in the summer months (hopefully) but are called into action so often during the rain, sleet and snow. Even when it’s dry you can rely on them to wipe away the grit and grime. They generally need replacing every six months or so, but certainly need to be ditched if they’re showing signs of wear and tear. If you can’t clean your windshield, you won’t be able to see properly, and there isn’t anything more important when it comes to driving than that.

Check Your Lights & Mirrors

The arrival of spring means longer days and shorter nights, but it doesn’t mean you’ll never be driving in the dark, so you need to make sure your lights are working properly. The headlights and brake light bulbs will have been used a lot over winter, so they could be close to burning out or may have have already gone. If you need to replace them, make sure you know what type of bulb fits your model of vehicle before you buy any, otherwise you’ll end up wasting money for nothing. When it comes to your mirrors, unless you’ve kept them properly clean over winter, they could need replacing too.

Don’t Forget The Interior

When doing maintenance, it’s important to remember the inside of the vehicle too, which will have taken a beating not from the weather but from the muck, gravel and dirt that you may have brought in each time you used it. So it’s a good opportunity for some spring cleaning, and new brushes to take care of your seats, a wax spray (which will also help with the exterior of your vehicle) for the surfaces and some new floor mats will give you that new car feel all over again. Also if your vehicle has become a bit cluttered over the last few months, why not treat yourself to a storage organizer to help keep everything in its rightful place?

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