Making Your Dream Outdoor Space Autumn Ready
The season of warm soups and pumpkin spice everything is upon us, but it is difficult to give up your days outside as the seasons change. Luckily, you don’t have to with a little bit of foresight. Creating a dreamy outdoor space for yourself to enjoy this fall will give you some additional time outside as you make the transition into the colder months. Yard Maintenance Just because the temperatures are dropping and precipitation is increasing doesn’t mean that it is time to put away the lawn mower quite yet. If anything, it is time to organize your garden shed and get to work out in the yard. It is…
The Rise of Consultants in the Business World
If you dig rolling up your sleeves, helping people and making a difference in an organization, there are a lot of different jobs you can do. One such job: consulting. Perhaps it sounds glamorous coming into a business as an outside hero, but being a consultant is a very demanding job with a lot of responsibility. What is a consultant anyway? Simply put, a consultant is someone who provides professional, expert advice to companies who need problems solved. Consultants are needed for every industry imaginable. It could be a great side gig or post-retirement opportunity for the right people. Some questions to ask yourself if you’re considering becoming a consultant…
The Home Renovation Projects to Tackle Before Selling Your Home
Anyone who has previously or is in the process of selling their home knows that one of the primary challenges is deciding how much is wise to invest in renovations before attempting to sell. In the interest of making as much profit as possible, you have to know what investments in the house will reap rewards when it sells and which will cost you but won’t ultimately boost the value of your home as whole. Here are some things to keep in mind as you tackle that challenge: Consider the Rooms That Matter Most If you’re about to sell, and you’re considering what needs to change, there are two rooms…
Photographer Job: How to Turn Passion Into Career
Photography is a hobby for many people, although not everyone gets to the professional level. According to 2013 statistics, there are 60 million people who practiced photography versus 54,830 employed professionals. The photographer salary varies and depends on the industry, so you can count on somewhere between $21,527 - $98,432, as reported by PayScale.
How to Take the Stress out of Spring Cleaning
Discover how to make spring cleaning a more enjoyable and stress-free experience. From having the right tools and tackling one room at a time to decluttering with friends and rewarding yourself along the way, these strategies will help you breeze through the cleaning process and embrace the fresh start of the season.
Amenities for Employees That Improve Company Culture
Now more than ever, company culture has become one of the most important things a business can invest their time and resources in. People want fulfilling careers they actually like doing for a company they like working for. Mission statements and values play a part in this, but nothing says how much a company appreciates the individuals who work for them more than employee amenities.
Future Trends in Wi-Fi Access
New Wi-Fi milestones and developments are blossoming within the new year. Compared to most consumer technology, Wi-Fi has undergone fast evolution and opportunity driven by the internet of things, new standards, cloud-managed Wi-Fi, and other trends.
Eco-Vacations for Socially Conscious Adventurers
From the carbon footprint of air travel to the problems of increased pollution in common tourist destinations, taking a vacation can have a dramatic, and sometimes negative, impact on the environment. But does it have to? The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” In other words, you are responsible for creating a positive impact on the communities you visit and leaving a place better than how you found it. If you’re on board with these principles of sustainable travel, consider taking an eco-vacation if you haven’t had the chance. Ecotourism supports local conservation efforts…
5 Strange Ways Winter Affects Daily Life
Winter: a mix of wonder and pain. From comfort food to traffic chaos, here's how it affects us. Prepare for high energy bills and protect your pipes.
4 Ways to Take Care of Your Eyes This Winter
Winter time presents different healthcare challenges from the rest of the year. Between peak flu and cold season and seasonal affective disorder, winter is not often kind to the body. Eyes are especially susceptible to winter-specific damage. With some forethought and a little bit of healthy lifestyle habits, you can keep your vision safe and strong.
What You Need to Know to Build the Pool of Your Dreams
Turn your dream pool into reality. Discover the benefits, design options, and financing tips for creating the perfect backyard oasis.
3 Tips For Jumping Into Millennial Adulthood After Graduation
Whether you’ve just graduated from high school, college, grad school, or are even just ready to get a move on in your life to bigger and better things, the future can seem daunting. You know you have to find a well-paying job, learn how to better budget money while juggling car, mortgage, phone, and student loan payments, on top of everything else, like a social life.
