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  • You Have WHAT Living in Your HVAC System? Dealing with Bats, Bugs, Birds, and More

    Picture this scenario. Spring has arrived, and you've settled down for a long nap in front of the air conditioner. You turn it on, and suddenly you hear a horrendous skittering inside the vents. Is your HVAC system about to die? Have aliens moved in? Either diagnoses are technically possible—or at least they cannot be scientifically ruled out in advance—but the more likely cause is that you have something much less exciting living in your HVAC system. [Read More]

  • 2 Steps To Help You Celebrate Independence Day Safely

    Independence Day in the United States is a time when families and friends get together to enjoy picnics, outdoor activities, and fireworks. If you don't want to fight any crowds to watch a professional firework display, you can put on your own fireworks display at home. Here are two steps to help you do this and celebrate your country's independence safely. Step 1: Know Your State and Area Laws If you are new to the area or have never purchased fireworks, it is a good idea to check the laws in your area to find out what types of fireworks, if any, are allowed. [Read More]

  • Buying An Older Home? What Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Know About Lead Contamination

    Buying a home is a proud moment for any family and even more so for the first-time home buyer. But if the home is one that has been contaminated by lead, the dream of home ownership can quickly become a nightmare for the family living there. If the home was built later than 1978, home buyers can be assured that lead-based paints were not used in the construction process, but those considering homes that were built in the decades prior to that time frame should be aware of the likelihood that some level of lead contamination is likely to exist. [Read More]

  • Tips For Packing Clothing For A Storage Unit

    Renting a storage unit is an ideal solution if you need a place to store some of your things for a short amount of time or for a long time, and you can place almost anything in a unit you rent. Clothing is one thing some people have a need to store, and this is often for short-term purposes. If you live in a small home and do not have enough room for all the clothes your family owns, you could rent a storage shed and use it for extra space. [Read More]

  • Leaving Your Child Home Alone After School? What Precautions Should You Take?

    Even if you grew up as part of the latchkey generation yourself, walking or riding the bus home to an empty house and spending several hours alone, you may be reluctant to allow your own child to stay home alone after school. This reluctance can be exacerbated by the number of news stories about "free-range" parents being investigated or even prosecuted for leaving children unattended in public or at home. In some cases, allowing your child to stay home alone may be your only option. [Read More]

  • 5 Times a Company Should Redefine Its Compensation Strategy

    A compensation strategy should be a thorough, long-term set of rules and methods that a company applies when deciding how to compensate their employees. It should be approved at the top level of a company and implemented evenly and fairly by all managers. Making a compensation strategy long-term helps bring stability to a company and also protects its reputation. For this reason, a compensation strategy should be designed to coincide with a company's five-year strategic plan. [Read More]

  • 5 Critical Components of a Standing Desk in Your Office

    If you're getting ready to incorporate standing desks in your office, you've made a wise choice. Spending less time sitting and more time standing and moving can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease and even cancer. But making the transition from a sitting desk to a standing one should be done correctly to avoid pain, muscle strain, and fatigue. Here are five critical components of your standing desk for maximum health in your office. [Read More]

  • 5 Ways Not To Take A Taxi Like A Tourist

    Being a tourist doesn't mean you have to hail a cab like one. Learning how to properly hail a taxi can not only make your trip smoother, it will also help keep the fact that you're visiting under wraps (a good idea to avoid tourist traps and unscrupulous locals.) Here are 5 ways you can not take a taxi like a tourist. Continue reading more. 1. Hail a Cab That Is Actually Available [Read More]

  • Tips For Properly Disposing Of Paperwork Containing Patient Information

    If you manage a business that deals with sensitive patient information, such as a doctor's office or health insurance agency, you are bound by HIPAA laws to take action to ensure that each person's medical records are kept private. This includes disposing of any paperwork properly. Below are some tips that will help you adhere to the privacy act and keep your patients' information safe. Black Out Any Personal Information [Read More]

  • Tips on How to Make Your Retail Store Move Easier

    Whether you are moving your retail store to a new location or you are closing it and moving your belongings to a storage unit, the move itself is complicated and difficult. Most retail stores have heavy fixtures, lightweight fixtures and boxes of merchandise that need to be moved as well as administrative office items. Moving a retail store is more complicated than moving into a new home, because many of the items need special handling. [Read More]