Chrome Stanchions and Red Velour Rope are a great way to draw attention to a grand opening, movie premier, or theatre production. Two rows of Chrome Stanchions and Red Velour Rope run along the edges of a Red Carpet really make a statement at your entrance!Other Uses for Stanchion and Rope:Stanchions and rope can also be used for lining people up at graduations, ticket booths, expo registrations, and other events.Car shows can use stanchion and rope to create a safe “no touch zone” around the... Read Full Story

Moving Rental Tables & Chairs:It is always best to move chairs and tables with a dolly if you are on a smooth and level surface (like cement). Then, when you are setting up or taking down the equipment, you can move throughout the event area without having to walk back and forth. This will save you energy and time – both of which are usually in short supply before an event.If there are any bumps or larger imperfections on the floor (or ground) you will need to strap the load to the dolly.... Read Full Story

Anyone who needs basic rental items such as tables and chairs for their home to host a party has only six steps to complete:1- Look online for potential Party Rental Companies and view their web site.2- Check out photos and information on the different types of chairs and tables available.3- Make a list of the items you need to rent along with any questions you may have about the services or items. Some Rental Companies have their price list posted online – you can print it out to use as a g... Read Full Story

Every once in a while, Nature intervenes on the existence of the forest.  Wind, heavy snow and ice snap tree branches and bring down entire trees (even very large ones).  The first to go are the sick branches and trees – the ones with the most rot in them. This is Natures Great Pruning and it happens once in a great while.  It is necessary to keep the forest strong.  Anything left standing will thrive.  In the spaces left by fallen limbs and trees – N... Read Full Story

Pipe & Drape is the material used at Home Shows, Boat Shows, Camping Shows, and the like to create temporary walls. It is used to define vendor areas so nobody encroaches on anyone else’s area.However, there are many other uses for Pipe & Drape.1-Behind Stages: Pipe & Drape is used to create a Backdrop. It can be used on a temporary stage or a fixed stage in an auditorium.Typically the drape would be set at anywhere from eight feet to fourteen feet high depending on the needs of... Read Full Story

As the new year progresses, get ready to see credit card rewards reduced (especially on brand new cards). As the financial crisis continues, profits continue to erode, so credit card companies have to look wherever they can to cut costs.  In this case, the costs are rewards.  Yearly caps on reward earnings will return.  They can also be forfeited if payments are continuosly late so make sure to pay on time. Airlines are also having financial troubles and may increase ... Read Full Story

THE BAD: By the end of 2008 the DOW was down around 4500 points (about 34%) – the worst year since 1931.  The S&P 500 was down about 39% - the worst year since 1937.  The NASDAQ was down about 41% - which was worse than the year 2000 tech bubble.  US Stocks overall were down in the range of 8 to 9 Trillion Dollars. Because of this long held beliefs about stocks are now questioned: 1-     The Buy and Hold strategy, which was a “... Read Full Story

Propane Tank Safety:In the “old days” propane tanks were just a metal cylinder with a screw valve on it. There was also a safety valve (pressure relief valve) that allowed propane to escape when it expanded, as it got hotter outside.Those days are gone. Now propane tanks have a safety pressure valve inside the valve you hand turn. This interior valve will not allow you to let propane out of the tank unless it is connected to the correct fitting (which is usually your gas grill). When you scr... Read Full Story

When you are hosting or coordinating a sizable event and need a large amount of hot coffee at the end of the meal do you think “Box of Joe”? Well, there is another option. Commercial Percolators.These are the large coffee pots you would see in a function hall. They are available in several sizes such as 55 cup, 75 cup and 100 cup. There are basic aluminum coffee makers and fancier bright stainless ones for the more upscale events.If you happen to be a part-time or full-time event planner, you... Read Full Story

Invest the smart way by diversifying your investment dollars in great companies from different market sectors.  The Financial Sector is one area you should be investing in as you build your portfolio. Right now is a Great Time to invest in Banks.  Bank stock prices are much lower than they were earlier this year.  Citibank, for example, was at $20.60 in June of 2008 and as of December 5th 2008 it is at $7.71.  That is $12.89 lower !!  That is almost a 63% reducti... Read Full Story