2015

  • Signs That Your Water Heater Is In Trouble

    Water heaters don't usually give out without any warning. Knowing the signs of impending trouble can help you avoid a repair or replacement at an inopportune time, such as in the middle of a dinner party. This guide can help you not just diagnose the potential for problems, but help you decide whether it's better to repair or replace. Use Age as a Guide Although water heater lifespans can vary, heaters require replacement every 10 years on average.
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  • Racial Perception In Tech Workplaces

    Diversity exists not only to educate others and bring in ideas from different mindsets, but also to create a comfortable work environment for those diverse minds in order to bring better, faster ideas at a consistent pace. Diversity isn't an issue of bending over backwards to please groups; a little common courtesy and understanding can go a long way when it comes making a diverse team work efficiently. As you consider what diversity means and how it could change the world of business tech, consider a few perspectives that could shape the way you work and socialize on the job.
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  • Move Your Pool Table Without Going Off The Rails

    While moving is a complicated process in general, some items are trickier than others. That pool table sitting in the basement or game room is generally one of the tricky ones. Whether it's a long-haul move or just across town, the work needed to disassemble, transport and store a billiard table remains the same. But there are ways to make it easier. How? First, plan out your steps rather than diving into the project.
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  • The Do's And Don'ts Of Engaging Members In Your Organization

    If you run an organization that's fueled by membership, whether it be a local volunteer group, fitness club, or anything in between, then you probably understand just how difficult it can be to keep up with membership activities. Specifically, communicating with members, coordinating events, and promoting new membership can be challenging. Fortunately, by following a few simple dos and don'ts, you can take control of your membership load and better run your organization:
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  • Think Your Budget Has No Room For Maid Service? Three Reasons To Reconsider!

    Families of today have more technological and mechanical advantages at their disposal than any generation in the history of our country. Instead of freeing up valuable time and improving the quality of family life, many of these families still feel over-scheduled and stressed out by the demands of keeping up with work and home responsibilities. Even with a full complement of gadgets and appliances, time and human skill must be applied to get tasks such as laundry and vacuuming done.
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  • Condos Or Townhomes: Which Is Best For You?

    For smaller families or busy professionals, condominiums and townhomes are often a viable home buying option. These dwellings are typically smaller in size, and often have additional features like included lawn maintenance that can make living in them a lot easier. While the two may seem closely related, there are many differences between living in a condo and a townhome. Here are some of the various features that make each housing style unique.
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  • Relocating Your Business: Tips To Help Moving Day Go Smoothly

    Relocating a business can be quite an undertaking, even if you are planning to move only a few miles away. Thankfully, there are a few tips that you can use to help moving day go more smoothly for you, your moving crew, your employees, and your customers. Announce Your Upcoming Move As Soon As You Have A Solid Moving Date Customers like being made to feel as though they are a part of what is going on with your business.
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  • Bobcat Tractors For The Regular Homeowner

    Tractors are often thought of as a large tool for farming or major construction work.  But, did you know that a small tractor, like a skid-steer, can be an effective piece of machinery for the growing population of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) homeowners?  Particularly if you have a small farm or live on a little bit of acreage that is ripe for a project, renting a small skid-steer can be worth every penny.
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  • Change The Locks: 5 Types Of People Who Might Have Keys To Your New Home

    As you plan to move into a house or an apartment, you're debating whether to have new locks installed. It might seem like a waste of money, but perhaps someone you know has urged you to do this. Unless your landlord has verified changing the locks at the apartment, call a locksmith and get all the door locks redone. It's important to do this even if you've bought a brand new house.
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  • Clean Your Solar Panels With These 2 Tips

    For your solar panels to work most efficiently, it is important that they are clean. Dust, debris, snow and other things that gather on top of your panels will make it more difficult for them to produce energy. However, you can boost production of energy if you take care to clean your panels when necessary. Here are two tips that will help you keep them clean and working their best.
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