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  • Three Times to Hire a Home Inspector for New Construction

    Everyone knows — or should know — that hiring a home inspector to evaluate a house before you finalize the purchase agreement is a good idea. In fact, it is essential to the home buying process. You want to know every little detail about the house, from how old the furnace is to the fact that a GFCI plug is missing from the downstairs bathroom.  Older homes, particularly those with many previous owners, have secrets that only a qualified inspector can discover.
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  • Using A Property Management Company To Manage A Single Property

    If you only have a single property, you may be wondering if it's worth it to pay for a property management company. But even if you only have a single rental, a property management company can be extraordinarily beneficial in a number of ways. In fact, property management companies are often better for "hobbyist" landlords. Here's why. Property Management Companies Charge a Percentage It doesn't hurt you to have only a single property, because a management company just charges a percentage of rent.
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  • Tips For Making Fresh Pasta

    If you are like many home cooks, you might have always cooked with dry pasta. However, you might have dreamed of making your own fresh pasta, and you could be ready to give it a try. Making homemade pasta for the first time can be very overwhelming, but these tips will help you turn out pasta that you and your family can really enjoy. Use the Right Type of Flour
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  • Starting a Gas Station? 3 Things to Invest in

    If you have recently bought a property and want to start your own gas station, you may be wondering where to start. After you get your gas pumps up and running and your storefront is built, there are a few things that you can do to make sure that your gas station is as successful as possible. Are you ready to learn a little bit more? This article will take a closer look at a few ways for you to make sure that you have everything your customers will need.
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  • 5 Reasons A Memory Foam Mattress Is Great For Your Guest Bedroom

    When you outfit the guest bedroom in your home, you have one primary agenda — to create a space that is comfortable for your guests. The addition of a memory foam mattress to the room is an excellent choice, and for many great reasons. 1. Dust Some mattresses are collection zones for dust mites, because of their inner design. Memory foam is different. Memory foam spans the entire inner surface of a mattress, which means there is no space for mites to settle and thrive.
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  • Is Your Well Running Dry?

    Water is probably the most used element in your home. From the bathroom to the laundry room to your lawn, you use water regularly, and a lot of it. For houses with a water well, access to water is not unlimited. When the well literally runs dry, your access to water could cease. Rather than run out of water, it's a good idea for all water well owners to have a general idea of the signs that typically indicate your well is reaching the end of its life.
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  • 5 Benefits Of Vaping CBD

    Even if you have never smoked marijuana before in your life, you've probably heard of CBD. It's become quite popular lately! CBD, short for cannabidiol, is an active component of marijuana and is also found in hemp. It does not make you feel high, but it does have a whole lot of other benefits. Although you can ingest CBD and even apply it to your skin via a cream or oil, one of the most popular ways to use it is via vaping.
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  • 3 Ways To Lower The Cost Of Surety Bonds As A Contractor

    If you want to work on big projects as a contractor, you are going to have to secure surety bonds. Surety bonds are one of the ways that big businesses and the government ensure you get the job done on time and that you follow through on the contract. The truth is that surety bonds can be expensive and can hold you back if you don't have the capital to secure one.
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  • Why It's Important To Track Your Company's Printing

    A lot of companies do not track their printing, and your company might not do this, either. Since it's pretty common for business owners not to pay too much attention to their printing, then you might not be too concerned about it either. However, it is essential to track your company's printing for the following reasons. Your Company Could Be Spending Much More on Printing Than is Necessary For one thing, printing is a bigger cost to many businesses than people realize.
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  • 4 Factors That Affect A Used Aircraft's Value

    If you have inherited one or you are purchasing one for your own needs or as an investment, understanding the value of a used aircraft is important for many reasons. Of course, an aircraft appraisal is much different from a jewelry or real estate appraisal. While they focus on the metals and square footage, an aircraft appraisal focuses on many other elements. Here are a few factors that will influence the value of a used aircraft.
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