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Most people think of spring as the best time to garden, but avid gardeners know fall is the prime season to plant perennials, trees and shrubs. Research suggests roots actually do most of their developing in the fall months.

If this winter’s extreme cold weather put your landscaping through the ringer, you’re not alone. Winter poses many challenges for shrubs and plants, such as early cold spells, alternating freeze/thaw cycles, frozen soil and the bright winter sun.

COVID-19 has elevated the awareness on the importance of proper cleaning and disinfecting. Day Porters work not only to support the image of your facility, but to respond to the immediate needs throughout the day.

Fall is finally here. It’s time to go picking apples, tailgating at football games, carving pumpkins and raking leaves. In the Midwest, we all know the time and effort it takes to rake leaves, bag them and haul them to the curb. Research suggests we ditch the rake and go over our leaves with a […]

Fall is  weeks away and in Michigan that means winter is just around the corner. During the cold winter months, it is especially important to keep your business operating efficiently. Maintaining electrical panels and equipment is often overlooked because these areas have no moving parts. However, that doesn’t mean it won’t fail. When failures occur, […]

Maybe you’ve heard that LED lighting is the wave (pun intended) of the future. You may have also heard that LED lighting is expensive.  While upfront costs may be higher than what you’re using now, in the long run, LEDs come out ahead in several areas. Here we’ll provide five solid reasons your facility should […]

  As we prepare for rising temperatures nearing 90 degrees in the upcoming days, Consumer’s Energy has released tips that can help you manage your business’ energy use. Use this hot weather guide to keep your business running efficiently while maintaining a comfortable environment for your employees and customers. Energy Saving Tips for Summer Efficiency […]

For building and facility owners and property managers looking to increase the value of commercial properties, it’s important to consider different options that will hold value over time, decrease costs associated with maintenance, and conserve on energy. One tool to accomplish these goals is an LED retrofit. The lighting setup in any commercial property (large […]

Continuum Services announced last month One Kennedy Square in Detroit and Two Towne Square and American Center in Southfield  earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by […]

Heating season is among us, which means you need to know your facility’s boilers are ready and reliable for the fall and winter seasons. Boilers and water heaters have finite service lives. They will eventually require replacement or repair, even with comprehensive maintenance. Even though a unit’s age is a key consideration, it’s not the […]