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Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

Here are 4 Handy Tips About a Tape Measure You Probably Didn't Know

Have you ever wondered just why your tape measure looks the way it does? Well, it turns out all those little quirks are actually FEATURES.

5 Tips for Ordering A Perfect Steak

Restaurants are as unique as the chefs in their kitchens. Our biggest challenge, dear steak lover, is to find one that suits our personal dining habits, expectations and yeah — most importantly — our taste buds! When you have a hankering for the perfect steak, remember these tips when you order:

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Seven Tips to Find a Reliable Contractor

by Katie Weismiller On April 30, 2014<br>If a DIY renovation is not your style, no vendor is more important than a contractor you can trust to execute your design vision . National renovation experts share below the qualities every legitimate contractor should possess, and how to determine if a contractor is the best fit for your project. Follow this advice to find the pro who will transform your house into your dream home<br>1. Ask for professional referrals<br>It may be…

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Solved!

Fire extinguishers last anywhere from 5 to 15 years. If it's been a while since you've inspected yours, follow this guide to tell if it's in working order.

How to Eat at a Restaurant Without Embarrassing Anyone

Learn the proper etiquette of dining out and avoid common mistakes. Here are some tips on what to or not to do in restaurants.

Questions To Ask at an Auto Repair Shop

Ask these questions next time you're looking for an auto repair shop to help parse the good from the bad.

4 Things Transmission Repair Shops Can Do

Transmission repair shops can fix known problems and can inspect and look for suspected problems. Here are four of the major things that transmission repair shops can do.

5 Questions to Ask Your Auto Repair Shop

Most of us have been taught by our fathers to be weary of car repair. Because if you don’t have car knowledge, it could be costly. A way to avoid learning everything about your car, is to find an auto repair shop you can trust. Do some research before you take your car in for collision damage or maintenance and repairs, and you’ll find that you’ll get quality work and ease of mind.

Marketing Ideas For Your Auto Repair Shop

Marketing Ideas For Your Auto Repair Shop like SEO, reputation marketing, web design, social media, Google Maps, video marketing getting 5 star reviews.

Invest in Single Family or Multifamily Rental Properties?

Is a single family vs multi family home better for a rental? I prefer single family properties for a number of reasons, but it may depend on where you live.

Property Management for Single-Family Homes: Tricks of the Trade

Here’s some of my best advice for how to deal with some potentially challenging situations when managing single-family homes.

When A Single-Family Office Is Not A Good Fit

Single-family offices can deliver outstanding value and attention to their families. However, a single-family office is not the answer for all wealthy families and individuals. Sometimes, the best answer is a multi-family office.

Which costs more: A single-family home or a condo?

Most of us tend to believe that downtown condo living is expensive—certainly more so than living in a suburban single-family home. But what if I could shatter that preconceived notion that urban l…

Benefits of Living in a Single-Family & Townhome Community

Townhome and single-family home living may be the perfect choice for those interested in homeownership with resort-style amenities, safe and secure neighborhoods, and minimal maintenance responsibilities. Read for the many benefits of living in a community!

Single-Family Rental Market: Viable or Dying Out?

2 Key Factors Driving Single-Family Housing

Job growth and lower mortgage rates are two positive economic variables that will support near-term growth for single-family construction.

The answer for affordable housing? Single-family homes

Rentals in single-family homes and small multifamily buildings are a viable solution for helping the significant lack of affordable homes in the housing market. But in order for this to happen, these three policies need to change.

Auto-Repair Shops Tend to Overcharge Women, Except When They Don't

"It's easy to imagine employees in male-dominated work environments like car-repair shops succumbing to gender stereotypes."