Bathrooms are one of the key rooms to focus on when staging for the selling market. Like bedrooms, they've become more than their names suggest, just places to bathe or sleep, they're seen as pamper rooms & havens of relaxation that mimic the hotel luxury chic many have come to enjoy. However like kitchens, they…
Our dogs and cats can bring smiles to our faces and joy to our hearts, but those little fur balls also leave hair all over our households. Pet hair is a real nuisance. It’s big enough so that your neighbors can see it on your couch, yet too small to pick up with just your…
“…The true purpose of movement is far higher than to produce an appetite or strengthen the lungs; it is to serve the ends of existence, the universal and spiritual economies of nature.” Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind Not only was Maria Montessori an educator and a psychologist, she was also a yogi, albeit an Italian…
I often hear people ask for a waterproof rug pad. The closest to this is a waterproof pad made for under wall to wall carpeting. Even in this case, the waterproof aspect is still not a guarantee and could cause problems by trapping any moisture between the carpet pad and the carpet above it. In…
Do you have a special tattoo that you loathe? Or are there even more tattoos on your body that you want to get rid off but do not know how? Maybe you have tried something else already, and you were not satisfied with the result of the tattoo removal. One tattoo removal procedure that costs…
Liuhe Pagoda or Six Harmonies Tower is a tall multi-storied pagoda in southern Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China. Located on the Qiantang River, at the foot of Yuelun Hill, the pagoda was built in 970 AD during the northern Song dynasty but destroyed in a war. It was then rebuilt and ruined several more times. The…
Today, Loft apartments have become a trendy style of living. The term loft is used to describe a large open concept living space with high ceilings and large windows. Lofts were originally popular amongst artists and bohemians because of their affordability and versatility. Now that they have become so popular, loft living is anything but…
As you study literature, one aspect you’ll want to learn is how to analyze the characters in that story or novel. This article will help you learn about the different types of characters in literature. First, let’s review a few definitions. Character: a person presented in a dramatic or narrative work Characterization: the process by…
It is true that among all disasters, fire is the most common and most deadly. Fire can occur all of a sudden at any place and any time. Only a few minutes are enough for fire to reduce our home, belongings and memories associated with them into ashes. It is not always possible to gain…
My Echo GT-225 16″ gas curved shaft trimmer came from Home Depot for $159 plus tax. It was fully assembled and included safety glasses and a small bottle of 2 cycle oil. Echo gives a five year consumer warranty. For commercial use the warranty is reduced to two years. This trimmer is cleverly designed so…
For those who are not familiar with their PC working they don’t know what is the difference between SATA and USB hard drive. They consider it as the same. But I must tell them that there is a lot of differences between these two… First of all, we should know in brief what are these…
Debt Yield is a relatively new metric and is still not used by most commercial banks who are portfolio lenders. It is used primarily by investment banks and conduit lenders to calculate their cash-on-cash return on their investment if they were to foreclose on the asset they are lending on. It is calculated by dividing…
When it comes to their interior house design, many people know they want a change but do not know where to start. Believe it or not, your home's design is very important to your overall health and well-being. Here's why. You spend so much time in your home that when you enjoy the interior house…
America, land of “free-enterprise” has millions of companies in its market. The metropolitan statistical area of Houston, Texas in fact has over 600,000 businesses, most employing from 2 to 10 employees. As companies grow in the number of people they employ, fewer and fewer companies surround them. Most companies never grow beyond the smallest group…
Once a client has committed to coaching, they often have nothing to show for their courageous self-investment. This is one of the many challenges of the helping professions – that much of the work we do is 'intangible' or hard to quantify. So, when you send professional-looking evaluations and coaching tools to your client, it's…