http://blog.grsrents.com Crystal Lake - Marengo - East Dundee Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:32:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ElectricEel-ChoosingRightMachine http://blog.grsrents.com/2010/08/17/157/ Landscape Safety Series: Using Trenchers Safely1 BEFORE USING THE TRENCHER Read the operator’s manual before attempting to operate the machine. Be sure you understand it completely. Dress properly for the job. Wear snug-fitting, sturdy pants and shirt, safety shoes, safety helmet, safety goggles or screen, and hearing protection. Check the machine for loose, missing, or broken parts. Tighten, repair, ... http://blog.grsrents.com/2010/08/17/trencher-safety/ Porta Potty Rental Author: John Biles, Jr. Most of us have used a porta potty at one point in our lives. These portable toilets were created to give access to bathroom amenities in areas where plumbing is unavailable, or the need for a rest room is low. A lot of work goes ... http://blog.grsrents.com/2010/06/30/safety-tips-for-using-a-portable-generator/ Porta Potty Rental Author: John Biles, Jr. Most of us have used a porta potty at one point in our lives. These portable toilets were created to give access to bathroom amenities in areas where plumbing is unavailable, or the need for a rest room is low. A lot of work goes ... http://blog.grsrents.com/2010/06/30/porta-potty-rental/ Lawn Repair and Renovation This thin stand of grass is in need of renovation. An acceptable quality lawn is the goal of many homeowners. With proper establishment and care, this goal can be achieved. Unfortunately, situations may occur that lead to a thin, damaged, or dead lawn in need of repair or ... http://blog.grsrents.com/2010/06/20/awn-repair-and-renovation/ 8 Basic Steps to Paver Patio Do-it-yourself Construction 1. The first step is to determine the size or area of the paver patio by square foot. This will figure into the estimate of materials needed later. Mark off the area with a can of white spray paint, slightly larger to allow for ... http://blog.grsrents.com/2010/05/18/install-your-own-paver-patio-with-a-few-tools-from-grs-rents/ Caring for Your Carpets is Easy as 1-2-3 The appearance and life of your carpet depends on the care it receives. Proper cleaning helps safeguard your carpet investment by keeping you from having to replace it before its time. Cleaning your carpet the right way does not have to be difficult. ... http://blog.grsrents.com/2010/05/05/clean-carpets/ By Murray Anderson Installing your own wall to wall carpet isn't a job everybody wants to take on. It can be hard on both your knees and your back, and if you don't get it right, everybody can see where you messed up. However, installing carpet isn't "rocket science," and by ... http://blog.grsrents.com/2010/04/29/how-to-install-carpet/ Lawn Aeration Lawn Aeration is a process that perforates the soil with small holes that allow water, air, and fertilizer through to get closer to the roots. This enables the roots to grow deeply, producing a healthier more vigorous lawn. Your lawn shows signs of stress and the need for aeration ... http://blog.grsrents.com/2010/04/16/lawn-aeration/ GRS Rents is a diverse business - we rent everything from pneumatic nailers to backhoes, but did you know we have an entire Chicago Area special event rental division? Gala Events, a division of GRS Rents, is a full service special event rental company.  Gala Events services special events from backyard ... http://blog.grsrents.com/2010/03/24/planning-a-party-or-wedding-weve-got-someone-you-should-call/