Matching articles for Maintenance: 57
Web Exclusive - October 2019
Painting is one of the best ways to protect and beautify your pool. Learn more about the tips and tricks to be sure you get it done right.
Feature Article - June 2019
Nearly 1,600 professionals responded to our call for information about their facilities, budgets, construction plans, operations, programming, staffing and more. Here, we summarize their responses.
Feature Article - April 2019
To keep your swimming pool safe for swimmers and the water sparkling and clear, you need to take care of daily, weekly, monthly and other regular tasks. Here's an overview of some smart maintenance practices.
Guest Column - January 2019
Mowing is the most basic and important aspect to athletic field maintenance, whether this is done with in-house staff or contracted out. Depending on the type of grass, climate, sport, etc., there are a lot of variables to consider for proper mowing height of cut and frequency. However, for the health of the plant, never remove more than a third of the leaf blade per cutting. This may require changing the frequency to adjust with the growth of the plant. Also, having sharp blades for a clean cut will help reduce potential for stress, pest susceptibility, and give a better-looking, consistent cut. If contracting out, be sure to develop detailed specifications for vendors to follow.
Feature Article - June 2018
Facility Profile - February 2017
A new solution is enabling this recreation center to streamline its use of resources and save energy, and money.
Web Exclusive - February 2017
Given that 80 percent of illness-causing germs are spread through touch, cleaning and disinfection is a critical step toward preventing illness and outbreak. Here are some tips to help prevent the spread of flu and other winter germs in your facility.
Feature Article - November 2016
Playground maintenance should be regular and standardized if you want to ensure your play equipment is in safe and proper working order.
Guest Column - September 2016
Do you know what's in your janitor's closet? In many cases, you can save costs by reducing redundancies and using the most effective products available, as well as by making purchases as part of a group.
Web Exclusive - March 2016
Finding ways to streamline operations is one way to reduce costs. With specialized trash trucks, many city leaders are finding new efficiencies in taking care of off-road trash at parks, trails and sports facilities.
