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Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

Beloved Mikey the lawn-mower-man killed in Harrison crash

A beloved Harrison icon, who was known for his trips into and around town on his lawn tractor, was hit and killed in an accident Thursday night while riding his

How to Repair Your Damaged Drywall in 9 Easy Steps

Drywall, also known as wallboard, plasterboard, gypsum board or sheetrock, is that durable, sensible material covering nearly every wall and ceiling in your home. It is prevalent in most rooms, inc…

Discover the Secrets of the Tape Measure

The tape measure is one of the handyperson’s tool belt essentials. Not only does it look cool and roll out satisfyingly when extended (and retract with a snap), it also happens to be filled with a bunch of efficient features that you may not know about.

Rental Equipment Ideas for Your Upcoming Barbecue Event

If you have an upcoming barbecue event, then you need the right rental equipment to make it a success.

Video: The Benefits of High-Feed Milling--Grainger Industrial Supply

In this video, Metalworking Program Development Manager, Mark Fine, talks about how using high-feed milling can help improve productivity and profitability too.

Steps to Take Now Before an Emergency Strikes—Grainger Industrial Supply

Hurricanes, power outages, fires, floods, earthquakes can cripple a business in minutes. These 6 steps can help get you up and running faster.

Six Steps To Clean Up Your Data Swamp—Grainger Industrial Supply

Big data holds big promise for nearly every industry, but many companies have huge pools of data that provide very little actual value.

Five Must-Ask Questions to Screen Industrial Roofing Companies--Grainger Industrial Supply

A roof may be a small percentage of an industrial building's construction cost, but maintaining it over the building's lifetime can require a significant expense.

Industrial Equipment Design: From Start to Finish in Five Easy Steps

SOLIDWORKS can help accelerate time to market, while reducing costs and ensuring greater safety and reliability of machines.

Five Steps For Choosing A Pest Management Provider--Grainger Industrial Supply

Pest control should be a top priority for food processors, because it positively impacts audit scores, abates health concerns and protects your brand.

8 Steps In Water Treatment

Whether for a new food processing plant or to upgrade an existing facility, determining appropriate water treatment is a vital first step to protect and maintain plant systems.

Building a More Efficient Industrial Supply Chain

Benefits of Natural Gas Standby Generators

Natural gas standby generators are an effective solution in the event of a power outage. Discover how they can help you cut costs and protect your business.

IOT Readiness Remains a Challenge For Many Industrial Supply Chains

A majority of executives at large global companies expect the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to significantly impact business performance and competitiveness over the next three years, according to a new study just released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. However, many companies are lagging in IoT readiness, setting the stage for competitive advances and dislocation among IoT leaders and laggards.

How Much Does It Cost to Maintain a Mile of Road?

Roads are everywhere — but how much do they cost to maintain? When people think of the country’s roadway infrastructure, they usually think of the construction of shiny new thoroughfares like roads, bridges, and highways funded by government dollars and built on the promise of major economic benefits to local areas.

Inspecting Forks Hooks, Heels & Tips

A forklift's pair of forks has a limited life span & must be inspected daily. The inspection should concentrate on 3 areas: fork hooks, heels & tips. Learn tips for fork inspection and reasons for fork wear.

Will Bullet Trains Ever Come to the US?

High-speed “bullet” trains are being engineered across the world. Why has this technological marvel yet to make its way into American infrastructure?

Newest Technologies Require Updated Mining Safety Measures

Mining technology has struggled to keep up with new mining safety regulations. These mining safety measures can help mine operators keep their workers safe.