Outdoor Entertaining this Summer Do you love entertaining? Inviting friends and family over for dinner and conversation is one of my favorite things to do! That's why I thought it would be helpful to put together this blog and feature a few fun outdoor entertaining ideas for you to use this summer! Party Pointers for Outdoor Entertaining Spray paint metal folding chairs for entertaining in the backyard to … [Read more...]
Outdoor Entertaining this summer
Indoor Crafts
Indoor Craft Ideas Take a break from the summer heat and entertain the kids with these indoor crafts! Family Fun Summertime Crafts Build Sleepover Tents Summertime has come, so it’s time for sleepover fun! Not only do they collapse for easy storage, but the kiddos can have fun choosing how they the fabric for their tents, and even selecting other decorations to personalize and embellish them. This would even make … [Read more...]
Outdoor Summer Activities
Outdoor Summer Activities Looking for some outdoor activities this summer to entertain kids of all ages? If so, we've got you covered! Summertime Water Activities Make a GIANT Water Bed What better way to cool off from the summer sun than on an outdoor water bed? Made from drop cloths and duct tape, this outdoor toy is easy to construct and promises hours of fun for kids of all ages. Look at it on the bright … [Read more...]
What’s The Big Deal About This Volcano?
We have all see the startling images coming out of Hawaii as Mount Kilauea wreaks havoc on the region. Mandatory evacuations have displaced residents of the Big Island as lava slowly engulfs everything in its path. But the eruption is slow right? This isn’t the dramatic eruptions that most people traditionally think of (like a Mount St. Helens). Mount Kilauea has been continuously erupting since 1983 after all, so … [Read more...]
Clean Up for Summer
Summer Cleaning Tips Summer — the word brings visions of sunshine, relaxation and care-free days. Unfortunately, with the kids at home, areas of your home still need to be cleaned. While the weather is warm and sunny, tackle these home projects and enjoy mess-free summer months. Tackle Window Cleaning When the sun shines brightly through your windows all summer, any children’s fingerprints, dog nose prints or dirt … [Read more...]
Tornado Safety Checklist
Tornado Safety Checklist A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornado intensities are classified on the Fujita Scale with ratings between F0 (weakest) to F5 (strongest). They are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Although severe tornadoes are more … [Read more...]
Who We Are
Throughout my tenure working in the Recruiting Department, there are two questions I have been asked a few times: Who is Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT? What does the company you work for do? (Mostly by my family back in Missouri where we do not currently have a location) Great questions! Today, I wanted to take the time and write a blog to provide answers, especially for those of you that have only … [Read more...]
Meet Maggie Hendrix Raprich
Meet Maggie Hendrix Raprich, our charming and enthusiastic Priority Response Coordinator in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 1.) How long have you been with Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT? Almost 5 years 2.) Who did your first in-person interview? What was your first impression? Ray McPherson & Cole Coulson. My first impression was: “Whoa. Cole has a lot of energy! I need to know what kind of coffee he … [Read more...]
Meet Ax Torres
Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT were blessed in 2017 to welcome Ax Torres to our family, as the General Manager for our Orlando location. He took over the GM role just in time for Hurricane Irma to hit the East Coast. Although he was new to Florida, having moved from Chicago a few weeks prior, Ax reacted to the storm with the kind of calmness, determination and level-headedness of a seasoned pro. I was fortunate … [Read more...]
Your Complete Guide to Water Damage Services
Your Complete Guide to Water Damage Services Whether it's a pipe break or a natural disaster, you have water damage. But it's more than just what you see. Here's your guide to the water damage services you need. Keyword(s): water damage services When you've discovered water damage in your home, it can be tempting to ignore it or try to fix the problem yourself. With water damage insurance claims … [Read more...]
Water Always Wins: Part 2
Below is a continuation of our Water Always Wins blog. Click here to read the first entry. The next few weeks seemed to move at a snails pace. We spent most of our days meeting with insurance adjusters and the water damage recovery team that we chose to clean up the water. We received the same reaction from everyone that walked into the house to survey the damage, “Wow, this is a lot of water damage”. Yes it … [Read more...]
Duct Leakage. Does it really matter?
Increasing Energy Consumption in the United States To understand why reducing duct leakage, and therefore energy consumption, is important we need start by looking into our past. This graph provides a historical overview of the U.S. energy consumption, production, import and export over the last 60 years. As you can see, our consumption has almost tripled since the 1950’s. You will also notice our production has not … [Read more...]