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- Home Renovations Tips On Hiring A General Contractor - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhat comes to mind when I say home remodeling? Dread I bet! Remodeling, renovations, sprucing up, whatever you want to call it can all be done without headaches guaranteed. I know it is hard to believe but it is possible to do kitchen and bathroom remodeling, flooring renovations, home ...
Views: 568 - Tips On Maintaining A Healthy Lawn - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhen a home has a well maintained lawn if not only looks beautiful but also draws attention. It becomes a place that your guests and family will gravitate toward. You will find that instead of your kitchen be the one area in the home that is the center of activity that the area outside will be ...
Views: 644 - Tips On A Career Change To Network Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Kevin GermainHave you ever made a career change only to wonder after three weeks if you made the right decision? Once you have started to second guess yourself the end is near. Often when individuals turn to network marketing for a career change they envision loads of money, tons of opportunities to grow ...
Views: 589 - Choosing The Right Promotional Product For Your Company - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Kevin GermainAre you a business owner? Have you ever thought about using promotional products to represent your business? Are not sure what promotional items would best be suited for your type of business? While there are several thousand terrific products to choose from, not every item is right for every ...
Views: 479 - The Perfect Personalized Gift For Any Occasion - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Kevin GermainGiving gifts has become a year round event. No longer are gifts only present within the Christmas holiday season but now people are giving more often. People are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, babies, weddings and many smaller holidays such as Easter, Valentine’s Day and Independence ...
Views: 542 - Seniors At Home Living Safely With Handicap Modifications - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhen life deals a blow to the quality of life one is leading what can be done to keep and create independence in the home environment. The fact that we or someone we know will become disabled at some point or another is a vast reality. How the event is handled to ensure that proper care is ...
Views: 986 - Finding The Right Roofing Material For Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhat do people want most when spending money on a product and service? If you answered something around the arena of getting the best bang for their buck you are thinking along the right track. This is exactly what homeowners looking into replacing their roofs are looking for. They want to ...
Views: 595 - Improve Your Online Presence With Search Engine Optimization - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainFor all businesses it is important to have an online presence. Having a website is one step of this valuable process however not an end all. In order to have success your website needs to be easily found, attractive and easy to navigate. Search engine placement is the one thing that allows ...
Views: 556 - Choosing The Right Fence For Your Yard - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainThis weekend I was out in the garden when I realized the spilt rail fence system we have had blown over in the incredibly hard winds we had recently experienced. Then and there I realized that a wood fence was not going to work for my need anymore. The split rail fencing was incredibly rough ...
Views: 506 - Market Your Business With Promotional Logo Advertising - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhen looking to advertise for your company there is many avenues that can be sought out. Of course traditional methods are tried and true however simple, boring and the same old thing are. What do you do to spark new interest? During corporate events, company picnics, trade shows and even for ...
Views: 563 - Residual Income Opportunities Lead To Loving What You Do - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhen individuals are successful do you ever wonder what they are doing that you aren’t? What makes them so successful? It is easy to be envious of these individuals however truth be known their success is not based upon a big secret. Anyone can be successful at anything as long as they love ...
Views: 638 - Solving The Mystery Behind Types of Land Surveys - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhen surveying land the type of survey you need can often be a bit confusing. There are many different types of land surveys that can be done. Your need will determine exactly what you are looking for in a survey. Land surveys for construction, home and business vary in the way they are ...
Views: 453 - How Medicare Benefit Changes Affect Your Coverage - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe one consistent thing about Medicare is that it is constantly changing. The changes can be in the benefits coverage you receive with Medicare Part A and Part B, it can be with the rates for Medicare coverage, the deadlines for when you can sign up or switch plans. Finding Medicare coverage ...
Views: 813 - Save Time and Money By Hiring An Emergency Restoration Professional - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhen a disaster has struck your home and family the last thing you want is people entering into your space disturbing it even more. In these moments after fires, floods, weather related damage home owners and business owners are distressed and worried about how long until life is back to normal ...
Views: 497 - The Learning Curve Of A Home Buyer Regarding Remodeling - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhen looking for a new home buyers go through and make a mental list of the things they love about where they currently live and what they are not going to miss. When purchasing a second or third home it is all about the things you have learned from the first. If remodeling your first home was ...
Views: 906 - Solutions To Adapt Your Home For Changing Needs - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainDisabilities, age and certain illnesses leave us clinging for answers when it comes to modifying our living environment to make the conditions safe and user friendly. At any season of life we could be facing the challenges limited mobility, loss of stability and decreased use of motor skills ...
Views: 947 - Physically Limited Individuals Seek Home Safety Modifications To Age In Place - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainIt is clear that as individuals age there is a physical limit to things that they can continue doing. Often they find it hard to give in to the fact that their bodies are aging and along with that their mobility and stability changes. Simple tasks that they used to take for granted become less ...
Views: 1094 - Four Solutions To Improve Your Business’s Freight Management System - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainFreight management is a current hot spot within the logistics industry. Often time businesses have a disadvantage when looking into ways to reduce freight costs. They think in the box to often looking at the obvious cost saving techniques. Individuals working within a company have a hard time ...
Views: 619 - Chapter 7 Bankruptcies Help You Regain Your Financial Future - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainLife changes all the time. One minute you are high on life, planning a wedding, buying a new home, furnishing it and racking up credit debt like no tomorrow. You are on top of the world. You are working in a position that gives you freedom and an unlimited expense account with an impressive ...
Views: 477 - Landscape Design Combining Elements - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kevin GermainLandscaping the yard is one of the things my husband has expressed very little interest in. He just does not understand why we dump money into making the yard something other than what it already is. With a river behind our home he feels it is our duty to let nature take over and protect ...
Views: 641 - Additional Income Through Network Marketing - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kevin GermainMaking extra money running an at home business is the dream of many. One way people can accomplish this is to look into different network marketing opportunities. Network marketing is a great way to land residual income. Finding a multi-level marketing company to work with is something that ...
Views: 520 - Affordable Handyman Help For Homeowners - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kevin GermainMany people think the services of a handyman, for the small repairs around the house, are going to be too expensive. Instead of calling and checking homeowners just let the jobs go and allow them to continue to pile up causing bigger more expensive issues to be dealt with later on. Hiring a ...
Views: 647 - Five Steps To Make Home Improvement Projects Simpler - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kevin GermainHome renovations can be very scary to undertake without professional advice. Often we hear about people starting a kitchen remodel and five months later the family is still eating off of paper plates and gourmet food from a microwave. Many people don’t attempt remodeling a space within the ...
Views: 819 - Closing The Knowledge Gap With Information About Medicare Supplements - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kevin GermainInformation regarding Medicare and the available supplemental plans can often be confusing. Receiving Medicare Part A and Part B as a “gift” from the government upon turning sixty-five is a blessing and a bit scary all at once. When entering into Medicare health coverage it is important to ...
Views: 547 - Qualities To Look For In A Bankruptcy Attorney - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhy have I accumulated this much debt? This is a question many people find themselves asking before the bottom falls out on their financial lives. Most of the time the answer to why debt has been accumulated is I don’t know why. It may have taken a bit of time before things began to become ...
Views: 621 - Revealing Secrets Behind Proper Search Engine Placement - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kevin GermainIf you are a company with an online presence in the shape of a website you should be aware of search engine optimization. As important as the website itself is without traffic to it the website is worth nothing of value to your business. For people new to internet marketing, search engine ...
Views: 373 - Safety At Home Is The Number One Priority For Aging Adults - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kevin GermainSafety is the number one factor seniors and their caregivers face when hoping to live within their homes instead of moving into nursing homes or assisted living facilities. There are a number of safety items that can help to ensure a seniors safety as the age in place. Handicap construction ...
Views: 730 - Success In Business Linked To Mode Optimization - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhat does it take to be successful in business? Everyone’s answer to that question will vary a great deal. In my opinion it requires tremendous aptitude and intellectual tools to help increase competency and execution. An increase in proficiency will help to ensure customer satisfaction by a ...
Views: 903 - Professional Restoration Companies Service Water Damaged Homes - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kevin GermainWater damage specialists should be called in anytime you find yourself with a water situation. Whether you have water in the basement, the hot water tank has sprang a leak or a pipe has burst it is best not to attempt the cleanup effort on your own. Calling in a water damage expert will ensure ...
Views: 503 - The Benefits Of A Fenced In Backyard - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhat benefits are there for homeowners to have a fenced in backyard? This is a question many people ask themselves when looking at homes on the market with yards that are fenced in verse one that aren’t. There are many great selling points about a home with a back yard fenced in. I always tell ...
Views: 688 - Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Qualification Facts - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Kevin GermainChapter 7 bankruptcy is a common procedure for individuals seeking debt relief. It is a legal process that allows individuals relief from overwhelming debt based on a meeting a set criteria. Factors such as current income, amount of debt and the standings of their financial situation. Debt ...
Views: 968 - Search Engine Placement Changing The Internet One Site At A Time - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhen looking around at today’s society what is one of the most prevalent characteristics of the world we live in? The answer being on top; everyone is concerned with being number one and number two is viewed as mediocre. This could not be any truer than in the world of online business. Search ...
Views: 439 - Logistic Consultants Work To Improve Business Supply Chains - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainBusiness is all about making money unless of course it is a non-profit set out to free the world of injustice. One thing all business owners for profit or not have in common is that they are always on the lookout for cutting costs. This is truer now than ever before with the constant shifts in ...
Views: 397 - Distinguishing Your Home From The Neighbors Using An Automatic Gate and Fence - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe exterior of your home says as much about your home as the interior. That is why when it comes to the installation of a fence or automatic gate your choice is an important one. You will want to go into the purchase with eyes wide open to the style, color and selection of the fence and gate ...
Views: 1340 - Fire Safety Learned The Hard Way - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainWhen we woke up to the sound of sirens and the site of flashing lights we were startled to say the least. Our neighbor’s home had caught fire. We instantly worried about their safety and of the safety of those fighting to save their home and possessions. We quickly realized that our neighbors ...
Views: 400 - Home Alterations Seeking To Create Independence for Seniors and Handicap - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainIndependent living is a must for many seniors and physically challenged individuals. When you are using a wheelchair to access a home or vehicle that is not designed for those purposes the challenges may be a bit overwhelming. It is important that individuals build and put in place wheelchair ...
Views: 397 - Kitchen Renovations: Must Have Or Hassle? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainI walk into my home every day and am thankful for the roof over my head, the kids playing throughout the house and a husband cooking dinner. Five thirty in this house is bliss. It isn’t until I join my spouse in the kitchen that I start to get a bit discouraged. The problem doesn’t lie within ...
Views: 1301 - Home Safety For Aging In Place - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe concept of aging makes many of us think about losing independence and moving to reliance on others. This is no longer the case with increased age in place modifications to provide home safety for seniors and limited mobility, disabled, individuals. Although nursing homes still exist it is ...
Views: 454 - Home Safety For Aging In Place - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe concept of aging makes many of us think about losing independence and moving to reliance on others. This is no longer the case with increased age in place modifications to provide home safety for seniors and limited mobility, disabled, individuals. Although nursing homes still exist it is ...
Views: 449 - The Importance Of Surveying In Land Ownership - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainThere are many questions surrounding land surveying and its importance in the field of engineering. Civil engineers are in need of the professional work of land surveyors on a regular basis. When lines need to be drawn and precise access to be determined land surveyors are the professionals ...
Views: 551 - Various Elements In Michigan Landscaping - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe exterior of a home is as equally as important as the inside. It needs to be cared for, maintained and kept up to date. Often people are unaware of how to do this or even where to begin. It is important to realize that the siding, roof and windows of the home are important to the overall ...
Views: 896 - The Future Of Home Construction With Accessible Living Solutions - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Kevin GermainConsidering that accidents happen at a fairly consistent rate it is probable that at some point a disability will hit with in the home that reduces a person’s mobility. When an accident occurs it is likely individuals can find themselves dependent upon the use of a wheelchair, walker or scooter ...
Views: 1339 - Home Safety Modifications For Seniors - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Kevin GermainHome modifications is a fairly new concept that has come along with the incarnation of seniors choosing to stay living in their homes in place of moving to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Due to limitations that naturally occur as we age changes need to be made in order for needs ...
Views: 1029 - The Gift Of Time - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe days of simple gift giving are over for my oldest child. She has moved on from playhouses, dolls and doll house to iPhones and iTunes. This happens to all parents at one time or another. What are parents to do when their babies out grow toy boxes and playhouse and move from dollhouse on ...
Views: 1117 - Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Leads To A Healthy Financial Future - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe phone rings for the tenth time today. It goes unanswered. Creditors are calling. There is absolutely not a dime to send them. What is the next step? What will make this nightmare end? Chapter 7 bankruptcy might be the answer. After loans have been consolidated, credit counseling ...
Views: 477 - Collaboration Allows A Clear Logistic Vision - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Kevin GermainBusiness is all about things working together. The collaboration of departments functioning as one helps minimize delays and costs and brings maximization to profits. This is the goal for all businesses big, small, service or tangible goods. The truth is that when a company is operating ...
Views: 369 - Revive Your Company Profits With Tweaks Found In Freight Transportation Management - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Kevin GermainFreight transportation management can make or break a company. It is important for companies with or without a logistics division to look into hiring consultants to ensure mode optimizing techniques are not being overlooked. Some companies assume because they own their own fleet of vehicles ...
Views: 499 - Deciphering Medicare Eligibility - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Kevin GermainQuestions arise all the time about Medicare. Eligibility, cost and coverage are the three topics of conversation that are talked about the most. Eligibility is a topic all in its own. Most people are under the assumption that the only requirements to qualify for Medicare benefit is that they ...
Views: 743 - Understanding Medicare and Medigap - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Kevin GermainSo much confusion surrounds Medicare and the different supplemental Medigap supplemental plans. It is hard to look at the information coming in and decipher what it means to your health care coverage. In terms understood by many it breaks down to this; Medicare part A and Medicare part B. ...
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