Monthly Archives: April 2025
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April 17, 2025
As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, RV and camper owners start looking ahead to road trips, campground weekends, and summer getaways. But before the fun begins, spring prep is essential—and often a little messy.
For Sarah, getting her RV ready for the season meant tackling a to-do list filled with post-winter grime, stubborn buildup, and cosmetic touch-ups. The seals around her windows and storage compartments had collected layers of dirt and sap. The decals were faded and starting to peel, and a few areas needed resealing where the caulk had cracked or pulled away. She wanted to clean and refresh everything without scratching the RV’s surface or making a bigger mess.
That’s where plastic blades came in.
Cleaning Around Rubber Seals and Trim
One of the most frustrating areas to clean on an RV is around the rubber seals and trim. Over time, these areas collect road grime, tree sap, and even mildew. Traditional brushes and cloths often push dirt into the edges instead of lifting
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April 10, 2025
The first hint of warmer weather always brings a familiar thrill to boat owners. For Jim, it marked the countdown to long-awaited days on the water with his family. But like clockwork, it also came with the less glamorous side of boating—spring cleaning.
This year, as Jim pulled into the marina, he was greeted by the usual suspects: stubborn mold patches from winter storage, a dull haze clinging to his fiberglass, and grime wedged around cleats and window seals. In years past, that meant hours of rubbing, scrubbing, and sore arms, with rags and cleaning sprays that never quite got the job done efficiently.
But this spring, Jim tried something different. He’d recently read about using a plastic scraper for boat maintenance—a tool he’d never thought to keep onboard. Lightweight, safe for surfaces, and surprisingly effective, it quickly became the MVP of his spring prep.
Precision Over Pressure: The Power of Targeted Scraping
Like most boaters, Jim used to reach for rags and towels to tackle
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April 05, 2025
The Reshoring Narrative – Is it What We Think?
We've all heard the buzz: "Manufacturing is coming back to America!" Big announcements, impressive investment numbers, and promises of revitalized industry. But let's peel back the layers. In an age dominated by technology and robotics, what does reshoring really mean for the American worker and consumer?
Where will jobs be created? How long will they last? Which ones will never come back?
The Automation Factor: Where Are the Jobs?
The reality is that many companies "reshoring" are primarily investing in automation. Think cutting-edge robotics, AI-driven processes, and streamlined production lines. While these investments are undeniably impressive, they often translate to fewer human jobs on the factory floor. Companies like Apple and Taiwan Semiconductor, with their massive China-based facilities, are prime examples. These companies may be pledging investments but there is no detail on how and where that money be invested and what incentives