Brooke Roberts

Dec 11, 2024 | pmmag.com | Brooke Roberts

In Ottawa, Ontario, the temperature on the first of January is typically well below freezing. Averaging between 14° F and 20° F (-10° C and -7° C) around the New Year holiday, most outdoor swimming pools are not in use. But where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Nov 18, 2024 | pmmag.com | Brooke Roberts

Years ago, Jesse Faust became a firefighter and an EMT (emergency medical technician) for much the same reason that motivates so many first responders — he wanted to help people. Then, in the summer of 2022, the unthinkable happened. Faust was involved in a severe car accident that left him partially paralyzed and forced him into disability retirement.

Sep 27, 2024 | nyunews.com | Brooke Roberts

If you’re a reality TV junkie, seeing “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” show up on your Hulu recommended section probably left you frustrated. How could another reality show about Mormons in Utah possibly compare to the drama of the last season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City? The “viewer discretion advised” warning and surprisingly alluring intro music, however, provide an early indication that this show is anything but predictable.

Sep 9, 2024 | supplyht.com | Brooke Roberts

Wooden pallets are an often overlooked — but critical part — of getting products into the hands of customers. As wood is a valuable resource with a variety of options for repurposing and recycling, it’s important to consider what happens to these materials after their use. Dunham, Inc., a family-owned, sustainability-focused company in Lakeville, Minn., has found a positive solution to the used pallet predicament that provides a win-win-win for corporations, consumers, and the community.

Jun 19, 2024 | pmmag.com | Brooke Roberts

When a university in western Wisconsin was looking for an innovative, efficient way to heat and cool their new sports complex, the engineers and mechanical contractors decided a hydronic heating and cooling system would be the right solution for the job.