Whether your residential lighting has just called it quits during a thunderstorm or your commercial parking lot lighting in Montgomery County is on the fritz after a blizzard, a generator can be a lifesaver when the power goes out. But how exactly do generators function when there’s no electricity to power the device?

Have you ever tried to push two strong magnets together? If you have, you’ve probably noticed that one of two things always happens. First, your magnets might be attracted to one another. If that’s the case, your magnets will fly together, and you’ll have a hard time pulling them apart. However, if the magnets aren’t attracted to one another, you’ll notice that they move in opposite directions—and no matter how hard you try, you cannot force the two poles to stay together. Continue reading →

As a business owner, you want to do everything that you possibly can to keep your commercial space safe. Unfortunately, parking lots of commercial spaces are often the target of loitering. No matter if you own an apartment complex or a hardware store, loitering is a nuisance that can make your space less safe. Loitering creates congestion, can leave you more susceptible to littering and graffiti, and sends the wrong message to customers. If you’re sick of fighting against loitering, use these three easy strategies to discourage it. Continue reading →