Too many times death happens unexpectedly. This leaves family and friends scrambling to make unexpected arrangements in a short period of time, all while they are going through the grieving process. Unfortunately, this makes it very easy to overspend, or to spend money on goods or services that may not be needed or even wanted. Fortunately, there are ways to save money on the cost of funeral-related services. It will just require a little effort on your part.
9 August 2016
When you are deciding whether to purchase a wall-mounted air conditioning unit or to install central air conditioning, one of your deciding factors may be whether you can cool your entire home with a single wall-mounted unit or whether you will need a unit for the upstairs and another for the downstairs. The following guide should give you a solid idea of whether a single unit will be sufficient to meet your cooling needs or whether you need to invest in two units.
5 August 2016
If you notice strange reddish-brown to black bugs in your home, you may wonder what they are and how to get rid of them. The pests you see are most likely anobiid powderpost beetles. Anobiid powderpost beetles are a species of wood-boring and eating pests that infect homes with high moisture content in the wood. The pests use damp wood to eat and breed. Unless you take steps to test your home's wood for dampness and treat it, you may have a difficult time getting rid of your pest problem.
3 August 2016
The subscription box trend has led to an estimated $5 billion in revenue per year and is only expected to continue growing. While there are already many beauty subscription boxes on the market, there is still room for more since the demand is so high. If you can differentiate your product and create beauty boxes clients will love to receive and show off to their friends and social media followers, you have the potential to have a very successful business.
2 August 2016
Running a business that mainly operates on computers does not require the typical office presence. In these cases, you may have the ability to hire workers that telecommute and complete their work from home. While this type of work may be convenient for many employees, it's important to track their tasks and make sure that the work is still properly getting done. One way of doing this is by hiring a company for document management services.
1 August 2016
Going to a remote cabin in the woods is rustic and fun, but staying there for any extended period of time poses certain challenges. One of the biggest challenges when staying in a cabin that's off the grid is getting potable drinking water. Bringing in bottled water is often the only option, but it can be expensive. If you're spending any amount of time at a remote cabin this summer, here are three ways to save on bottled water.
28 July 2016
When you decide to tap in to the gig economy by establishing a coworking space, your first task is to create an effective and nurturing environment. The freelancers, budding entrepreneurs and independent contract workers who frequent your facility seek a place to focus on work that has the amenities of an office and the opportunity for social interaction. Let their goals be your guide as you choose the furnishings and decor for your new establishment.
19 July 2016
Putting your items in storage requires a bit of planning and preparation to ensure everything is still in perfect condition when you are ready to retrieve. The small appliances from your kitchen, such as the toaster, microwave, and blender, are no different. The following tips will help you prepare and store these items properly, whether if it's for a few weeks or a few years. Tip #1: Remove all food residue
30 June 2016
If you feel like your concrete is starting to look a little old and weathered, you don't need to replace it. More than likely, all you need to do is give your concrete patio a really good cleaning with a pressure washer. Dirt & Your Concrete Patio If your concrete patio is located somewhere where it gets a lot of shade, mold and/or algae may start to grow on your concrete.
23 June 2016
From using heat to dry grain in grain bins to keeping greenhouses at the adequate temperature to grow starting crops at the beginning of the growing season, as an agricultural business owner, heating will be an important topic. While you could always rely on oil, electricity, or natural gas for the heating applications that your business requires, propane is perhaps one of the more logical choices. However, a lot of agricultural business owners never give propane much consideration.
24 May 2016
