environmental

When Your Company May Need to Hire an Ecological Consultant

An ecological or environmental consultant is a professional who is concerned with the overall composition of the environment, including the ground, water, air, and so on. Usually, an ecological consultant is experienced in terms of compliance, making sure that certain areas are safe and complying with local laws and regulations when it comes to contamination and other such issues. If you own or manage a company, especially a production facility or any type of company that may handle hazardous materials, note when you may want to call ecological consultants and the services they might offer.…

Questions You Should Ask Before Renting a Skip Bin

A skip bin can make easy work of keeping your property clean and neat during a home renovation project, spring cleaning, move, and the like. You can rent a skip bin, have it delivered, fill it with whatever debris and trash you create, and then have it picked up again when you’re done with it. This saves you the hassle of trying to find a nearby landfill or dump that will take your trash, and protects you from the risk of fines you may face from tossing this type of trash in with your everyday garbage.…

When to Call for Air Quality Testing in Your Home

Your home’s air may be more polluted than you think, and the irritants that are in the air may affect your breathing, your skin, and even the home itself. You may not ever think about getting an air quality test in your home, but it can be needed to ensure that the air is clean and safe. Note when it’s good to call for air quality testing in your home and why it can be necessary.…

How a Homeowner Can Address Soil Erosion and Runoff on Their Property

Soil erosion and runoff control are very important for homeowners, as runoff from your own property can mean not enough moisture and hydration in the soil to protect your lawn and garden, and runoff that comes onto your property can mean water collecting around your home’s foundation. In turn, the foundation may suffer cracks and water leaks. Fortunately there are some very simple measures that a homeowner can try when it comes to addressing soil erosion and runoff on their property.…

How to Choose and Grow Turf or Sod for Your Lawn

Putting down sod or turf on your lawn is a much faster and easier process than trying to grow a new lawn from seed. Grass seeds are very tasty to birds, and they take weeks if not months to start sprouting. Fresh grass is also very delicate and is easy to burn in the sun’s heat, overcut, and see whither under poor growing conditions. A layer of sod or turf is a much better solution for homeowners and those who own a commercial facility.…