Water Damage Restoration

When it comes to classic tractor restoration, Tim Rees, who lives near Omaha, Nebraska, knows one thing for certain: Caterpillar crawlers are a lot harder to restore than John Deere tractors. Each of the four Cat Sixty models in his collection weigh about 19,000 pounds. In contrast, the John Deere 4020 he and his son, D.J. (David), restored weighs less than half of that, and their John Deere 530weighs even less. The need for bigger jacks, a tractor with a loader, and a skid-steer to move components hasn't dampened Rees' passion for Cat crawlers, though. Before retiring last year, he spent almost 48 years working at the corporate office for NMC, the Caterpillar dealer for Nebraska, based in Omaha. However, Rees says he had a fascination for Cat machines even before that, thanks to his grandfather and his mother. Riding a Cat with his grandfather "When I was a kid growing up near Carroll, Nebraska, my grandfather drove a Cat motor grader, and once a w...

Knowing how to remove water stains from wood is a valuable skill that not only extends the life of your furniture, but also allows you a rare peace of mind when entertaining. Anyone who's hosted a great party understands that the festive soiree atmosphere can be hampered by the panic-inducing sight of coaster-averse guests leaving water rings along your table. Luckily—just like all those dirty glasses—these spots can disappear fast with a little attention. So if you're ready to tackle that coffee ring or water stain on your favorite table, read on for a DIY guide filled with helpful info and cleaning tips on water stain removal. Why does water stain wood? If you have water marks or white stains on your wood table, chances are they've only ruined the finish of the wood. "White rings on wood furniture reflect the moisture that has soaked into the top layers of the wood finish," explains Sabrina Fierman, vice president of luxury cleaning service New York's Little...

Birmingham-based Protective Life Corp., a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc., is acquiring ShelterPoint Group Inc., a New York-based holding company of ShelterPoint Life Insurance Co. ShelterPoint is a provider of disability benefits and paid family leave insurance, which employers are required to provide under New York state law. ShelterPoint also has been actively expanding. Through its relationships with approximately 200,000 businesses, ShelterPoint currently provides insurance and income replacement products to nearly 2 million individuals across the United States. "On our continued journey to grow our business and serve more people, we are thrilled to add new services to our portfolio through the acquisition of ShelterPoint," said Rich Bielen, president and CEO of Protective. "As more states are requiring paid family and medical leave insurance, we're excited to receive the strong support of Protective on our path to making this essential benefit...

Grout between tiles is notoriously hard to keep clean and mould seems to love it, particularly as it is often found in rooms prone to high humidity levels, such as bathrooms and kitchens, where mould can thrive. However, there are ways to prevent it from forming and, thankfully, to get rid of it if it has settled in grout and is currently ruining the look of your tiles.  Taking to the Hinch Army Cleaning Tips Facebook page, one woman shared her fantastic grout cleaning results with fellow group members. Katherine Boyle said: "Oh my god! So my bathroom has had really bad mildew and mould staining on the grout since we moved in and I'd tried so many things to scrub and clean it. "Seen Cif Perfect Finish Mould Stain Remover in Home Bargains and Holy sh**. What a difference! "Still some little spots left here and there but wow! I didn't get a before pic but trust me it was bad! "Only had to scrub a few stubborn bits but the rest you just wipe clean and ...

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