Same goal, different method When you have an issue with insects or mice in your home, the first word that springs to mind might be exterminator. And while you might think an exterminator is the same thing as a pest control professional, there are some key differences. The goal of eliminating pests in your home… Continue reading Exterminators vs. Pest Control Professionals
How Much Space is Needed to Install a Kitchen Island?
A kitchen island adds versatility and beauty to a kitchen. A highly practical addition, a well-made kitchen island can add needed workspace, dining space, and make the overall cooking process more organized. Many kitchen design plans include islands as a part of their initial design due to their desirability with property owners and residents.
Where Should You Keep An Emergency Account?
Like it or not, emergency accounts are kind of boring. And they need to be. The main purpose of an emergency account is to sit around and wait for an emergency. That certainly limits your options as to where to hold the money. Because you may need the money on very short notice, the safety… Continue reading Where Should You Keep An Emergency Account?
A Dutch Lament: Where oh Where Is PokerStars Located?
In a few weeks I’ll be publishing my list of where online gambling sites are located. A question that arose in the Netherlands is in regards to the location of PokerStars, the largest online poker site. An excerpt from my 2018 list shows: PokerStars Rational Entertainment Enterprises Limited dba PokerStars Douglas Bay Complex, King Edward… Continue reading A Dutch Lament: Where oh Where Is PokerStars Located?
Hot Tips to Avoid Cold Water: 4 Types of Water Heaters to Consider
Imagine this: it’s a chilly morning and you really don’t want to get out of your warm bed to get ready for work, but let’s face it you have to. The only thing you’re looking forward to is stepping into that nice warm shower and standing under it for a few extra minutes to get… Continue reading Hot Tips to Avoid Cold Water: 4 Types of Water Heaters to Consider
How Much Does Landscape Design Cost?
How Much Does Landscape Design Cost In Portland Sample Landscape Design Updated 12/18 to reflect the current cost of landscape design. When you hire a landscape designer you are paying them to develop a plan for your property. This usually involves drawings that show your landscape from above. You can see placement and relative sizes… Continue reading How Much Does Landscape Design Cost?
Advantages of Owning a Franchise
Advantages of Owning a Franchise On the previous feature, we have discussed the advantages of buying a franchise. In this article, we will further discuss why it is a better idea to own a franchise. Organized training and support is provided by the franchiser. You can expect that whatever good practices there is in… Continue reading Advantages of Owning a Franchise
The Vast, Incredible World of Peruvian Sandwiches
It’s late morning on a Sunday in Lima, the coastal capital of Peru. The sky is a dull gray color, which the locals call panza de burro-“donkey’s belly”-typical of the city’s skyline for all but maybe three months out of the year. Most residents of the “thrice-crowned city of kings,” as it was known in… Continue reading The Vast, Incredible World of Peruvian Sandwiches
Decorating in January
Sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 I received a few messages this week about how to decorate in January, through this “in-between” time after Christmas and before spring! A house can feel a little empty or barren once the tree and ornaments are put away. If your house… Continue reading Decorating in January
Here Are The 7 Things I Will Only Clean With Microfiber Cloths
They say that a workman is only as good as his tools. I personally believe that the same principle applies to cleaning! You can do an okay job using any old cleaning tool, but with the right tool, you’ll be able to do a great job faster and with less effort. And I don’t think… Continue reading Here Are The 7 Things I Will Only Clean With Microfiber Cloths