

Project Uptime
Project Uptime

How to Choose the Best Jigsaw for Your Project
Jigsaws can slice through wood, ceramic, metal, tile and most other materials, giving you straight, curved or shaped cuts for DIY or professional projects. Understanding the kinds...

How to Choose a Temporary Power Supply for Construction Site Needs
Whether your project is in the middle of a city or hundreds of miles from the nearest one, gaining access to temporary power for your construction site is an early critical step...

7 Reasons to Buy or Rent Electric Equipment
The construction equipment industry is changing gears, with more and more manufacturers shifting their focus to electric equipment.

Types of Generators: How to Choose the Right Generator for Your Application
If renting a generator is on your checklist, you might be surprised to discover a wide range of options available. There is a generator type for every application, from powering...

Floor Removal: How to Choose the Right Floor Scraper for Your Job
Before you can replace a floor, you have to remove the existing flooring. Whether you’re staring down at tile, wood, laminate, vinyl or even concrete, choosing the right floor...

6 Ways United Rentals Is Doing its Part to Help the Planet
Construction’s carbon footprint is among the largest of any industry. One area ripe for improvement is the sustainability of equipment used on construction and industrial worksites...

Outdoor Weddings: How to Keep Your Guests Cool and Comfortable
Feeling hot, hot, hot might be fine for a reception’s conga line, but unbearable heat is not what you want people to remember about your wedding day.

What to Know about a Portable Tier 4 Generator
When you’re renting a portable generator for industrial, construction or other applications, your options include equipment with Tier 2, Tier 3 or Tier 4 diesel engines. Which type...

Pipe vs. Tube vs. Conduit: What’s the Difference?
At first glance, tube, pipe and conduit look similar. But if you use pipe when you need tube, or vice versa, your project could go sideways. And if you use a different type of tube...

Bulldozer Types: How to Find the Right Dozer For Your Job
When you need to move heavy material, pave a road or grade land, you can’t beat the might of a bulldozer. But which bulldozer is best for your project?