The decision to close a business can be a hard one to make, even when your day-to-day work is nothing like what you imagined it would be, and your original goals are beginning to seem increasingly distant. Many business owners hold on for too long, simply because they don’t want to close their doors and … Read more
Nothing is more aggravating than spending hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on relocating only to cause major damage to your health or your stuff in the process. Using moving blankets, straps, and rope can be surprisingly helpful when it comes to improving move efficiency, preventing injuries, and keeping your possessions in good shape. You can … Read more
Moving in together is an exciting step in a relationship, but actually combining households can be anything but. From dumpster-rescued furnishings to stuffed animal collections, you may be able to turn a blind eye to many of your partner’s flawed decor choices until it comes time to welcome these items into your shared space. Suddenly, … Read more
These days, above ground pools can easily last 15 years or more with proper care and maintenance. With improved materials such as cast resin fittings and protectant-coated steel in use, pools have become more durable, and this increased longevity means more pool owners find themselves needing to move an above ground pool to a new … Read more
If you’re a new business owner, you may not realize that a commercial lease is entirely different beast than its more familiar residential counterpart. This is because state governments have a vested interest in making sure that private citizens aren’t swindled by unscrupulous landlords, but they generally assume that business owners are equally as sophisticated and able … Read more
With all the hassle and expense involved in moving, most people don’t have the time, energy, or inclination to think through their moving box strategy. Nor do most of us want to shell out cash for brand new moving boxes—making grocery store stockrooms a popular source of makeshift moving supplies. This can backfire, though, when … Read more