by Barry Pendley | Mar 21, 2026 | Business
We were on a job site in Florida with Jeff, the owner of Reaper Rodent Removal. With a last name like Grim, “Reaper” fits his wildlife and rodent control company perfectly. Jeff spends his days dealing with raccoons, rats, snakes, and everything else that ends up in...
by Barry Pendley | Mar 11, 2026 | Vacuums
Removing old insulation is one of the most hazardous tasks a contractor faces. Beyond the heat and cramped quarters, crews deal with decades of accumulated dust, rodent waste, and heavy-duty machinery. Operating an insulation removal vacuum requires more than just...
by Barry Pendley | Feb 26, 2026 | Vacuums
When a company as established as Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric decides to ramp up a division, they do it intentionally. Their insulation division recently held a meeting focused on one goal: improving production, insulation removal efficiency, and...
by Barry Pendley | Feb 4, 2026 | Business
Choosing the right insulation machine is one of the most important equipment decisions an insulation contractor will make. The machine you invest in affects production speed, labor efficiency, job quality, maintenance time, and ultimately profitability. With so many...
by Barry Pendley | Jan 24, 2026 | Insulation Blowers
Battery Power for Modern Insulation Crews A new industry innovation is changing the way insulation contractors power their machines: a dedicated LiPo battery pack system from Cool Machines – Cool Power Pack. Instead of relying on gas engines or job-site power,...
