As population rates continue to rise, and the boom in both residential and commercial construction continues, the need for more trained HVAC professionals across the country is also rapidly growing. Previously we’ve looked at the best cities for electricians, taking into account both average salaries and availability of jobs. Today, we’ll use the same criteria to look at what the best cities are for HVAC professionals.

With the costs of college rising exponentially over the last decade, many students are choosing to pursue trade schools rather than traditional four-year universities. While enrollment rates in colleges have risen this century, so have those for trade schools, at almost equal rates. Trade schools are often much more affordable in terms of tuition and time commitments, and give students a set of skills that are always in need, therefore making the process of finding post-graduation employment much quicker.

Given all these benefits, a trade school education opens up a world of opportunity to students, and it can be overwhelming to decide where would be the most advantageous place to pursue their career. Below we look at some of the best cities for electricians, and what is drawing skilled tradespeople there.

Many things go into what would make a city more desirable for an electrician, including a higher starting salary, higher average salary and an abundance of open job positions. With

Although it may feel earlier than normal, winter is approaching, and it looks like cold weather is here to stay. With another season of record-low temperatures predicted, it’s important to use every tool available to stay safe and warm. Luckily, we’ve got a full selection to help you do just that!

Check out these essentials to keep you working through the winter.

Rechargeable Personal Work Light– With a battery life to last a full 9 hours (or 16 on the low setting), the ability to stand, hang, hook, mount, and clip, plus the ability to charge your phone through an included USB port, this light goes wherever you go, and keeps you seeing clearly even as daylight hours get shorter.

From the type of cutting edge to the handle design, there is a lot to consider when choosing the tool that is best-suited for the job at hand. Another important distinction includes whether the knife blades are shear cut or pinch cut. This difference in cutting capability largely affects the tool’s intended purpose and the materials it can successfully cut through. To help spread a greater understanding, here’s a closer look at where and how professionals can specifically use shear cut and pinch cut wire strippers.

Shear cut wire strippers feature two cutting knives that slide past each other when cutting, commonly recognized as stamped wire strippers. This design is intended for completing clean cuts with less force on copper or aluminum wire when compared to pinch cut, which is perfect for use when responding to typical residential calls.