Tag: Maintenance
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Benchmarking Maintenance: How Does Your Fleet Measure Up?
It’s no secret that fleet costs have been on the rise over the past several years, with inflation, emissions regulations, and supply chain issues playing a prominent role in those increases. In a 2024 fleet benchmarking report, data showed the median rental and leasing sector’s cost per mile was $0.60 — the third highest among…
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![[SERIES] Pavement Maintenance International, Part 3: Building A Female Workforce](https://craftyourcastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SERIES-Pavement-Maintenance-International-Part-3-Building-A-Female-Workforce.png)
[SERIES] Pavement Maintenance International, Part 3: Building A Female Workforce
Hopefully the previous parts to this triology have been helpful. In some ways, it’s interesting that so much of what we deal with in the good ol’ USA is being experienced around the world. This I can confirm as I’ve worked with owners and leaders throughout Europe, parts of South America, Indonesia, and Australia. My…
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[SERIES] Pavement Maintenance International, Part 3: Building A Female Workforce
Hopefully the previous parts to this triology have been helpful. In some ways, it’s interesting that so much of what we deal with in the good ol’ USA is being experienced around the world. This I can confirm as I’ve worked with owners and leaders throughout Europe, parts of South America, Indonesia, and Australia. My…
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Mulcher Maintenance and Operation Tips
With warmer weather comes the resurgence of life – both on land and in the rental shop with customers needing equipment for land clearing, vegetation management, and utility maintenance. If your landowner or landscaping pro customers require a mulcher, the below advice from Diamond Mowers should help ensure your assets are ready to go. To…
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Expert lawn care calendar UK – essential monthly maintenance to ensure the healthiest grass possible
Lawns do not come without fairly substantial maintenance. But performing the right lawn care jobs can help strengthen grass and boost its ability to cope with the weather shifts over the course of a year. This lawn care calendar breaks down exactly what tasks should be performed throughout the year and when to make it…
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Unexpected Home Maintenance Tasks That Can Save You Thousands
Home maintenance often revolves around routine chores such as cleaning gutters, changing air filters, and repainting walls. However, some lesser-known tasks can prevent costly repairs and extend the life of various components in your home. Many homeowners overlook these maintenance duties, only to face hefty repair bills down the line. Proactively addressing these issues can…
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![[SERIES] International Pavement Maintenance Part 2: Controlling Your Costs](https://craftyourcastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SERIES-International-Pavement-Maintenance-Part-2-Controlling-Your-Costs.png)
[SERIES] International Pavement Maintenance Part 2: Controlling Your Costs
Meeting with more than one hundred contractors personally, it was quite refreshing to hear of their willingness and desire to tight their “money belts” when it came to running their business. In fact, as more than one contractor told me, “Hey Mate, when you live on an island, you tend to be a bit more…
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Tire Maintenance Best Practices | For Construction Pros
Tire maintenance is a challenge in the off-highway industry and it can keep operators and drivers up at night. Downtime is a major challenge and the costs can be exorbitant and have far-reaching effects. Phil Domm, mining tire sales manager at MAXAM Tire, offers insights on tire technology development for the off-highway industries and what…
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The Ultimate Guide to HVAC Maintenance for Homeowners
If you live in a place like Juno Beach, Florida, where summers are hot and humid, your HVAC system isn’t just a convenience—it’s a necessity. With the cost of living 47% higher than the national average, an inefficient HVAC system can send your utility bills skyrocketing. That’s why regular maintenance is critical. A well-maintained system…
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Extend Heavy Machinery Lifespan with Regular Maintenance
Imagine you’re in the middle of a big project and your digger breaks down just as the deadline is looming. Talk about bad timing, right? The construction, agricultural and industrial sectors rely heavily on heavy machinery because when it stops working it causes big financial problems. But here’s the thing: The reality is most equipment…