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Water Damage? How to Protect Your Investments

  Any home can be flooded in the event of a mild or severe natural disaster. Most water main breaks or pipe malfunctions can’t always be predicted and businesses and homes in designated flood zones are the most susceptible to recurring damage. How can property owners protect their investments? Here are a few ways you can prepare your home or business before there is the need for water damage restoration. Texas is well acquainted with the effects of flood and hurricane damage. Those of us blessed to be in the Lone Star State should be ever ready to keep our homes safe. When You Build or Remodel Whether you’re preparing to break ground or just remodeling your home, consider these tips for protecting your investment and preventing water damage. Elevate the main utilities in your home to be higher than standard construction requirements.Switches, circuit breakers, sockets and wiring should all be moved at least twelve inches above the flood elevation. Be sure to hire a qualified electrici

The GROL Certification: Your Key to Success

  As one of the FCC’s most popular certifications, the GROL (General Radiotelephone Operator License) is essential to establish your skill and knowledge of aviation, marine, and land mobile communications.  To obtain the GROL, you are required to pass two federal tests: FCC Element 1 and FCC Element 3. The FCC Element 8 exam provides a Ship Radar Endorsement and can open up new job opportunities but isn’t required. If you’re in the business of aviation and marine electronics, repairing and maintaining aircraft, marine or land based communications, or even the Captain of a small ship, these licenses are the key you need to succeed. Not Convinced? Here’s Why You Should Get Your GROL License Studying for another exam doesn’t sound like a good time. But the payoff can be well worth the effort! Let’s break down all the ways you can benefit from obtaining this certification. Level up your resume!  Everyone has the A&P certifications but most will tell you they never use them. The GROL is