Business

The Night Is Young: 5 Nightly Chores Every Business Should Do

Do you own a business, or work as a company manage? If so, you’ll understand the discomfort a dirty work environment can cause. Walking into an office with over flowing trash bins, un-kept desks, and dusty counters, can give off an impression that the company does not care.

That’s why, we’ve come up with a list of the 5 essential items you, or your cleaners, should complete on a nightly basis to ensure your office, is always client ready.

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Miscellaneous

Construction Choices: 5 Reasons to Build With Steel

Simple, strong, safe, and affordable — steel provides builders with benefits beyond a new, exciting home, project, or building. A popular choice among the construction industry, and for many reasons, steel’s value is now seen beyond the downtown office buildings and condos. Farmers and homeowners are using steel for their new building projects such as steel garages and steel garden sheds.

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Business

Fix It Yourself: 6 Common Plumbing Tips for Newbies

There are just some things you should leave to an expert. One of the most common industries this phrase applies to is undoubtedly plumbing. When it comes to plumbing problems in the home, these are things every homeowner or renter should know. Prevent problems at the root of their source, and call a plumber when you need to. These are common things plumbers wish you knew from the get-go. It’s time to become aware:

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Health

Wanna Fight? 5 Training Tips for Muay Thai Beginners

Have you ever tried Muay Thai? Muay Thai, otherwise known as the art of eight limbs, is an 18th century combat sport that utilizes stand-up striking in addition to clinching methods. It is also becoming an increasingly popular sport for children and adults alike who want to become more physically active.

Across the United States, Canada and Great Britain, many people are enrolling in Muay Thai classes. It can be compared to the yoga madness. Whether it is a self-defense class, a goal to compete in Muay Thai tournaments or to just get some exercise, Muay Thai is becoming one of the biggest trends.

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Miscellaneous

Just In Time For Christmas: 6 Tips for Holiday Shipping

The holidays are a wonderful time for most, and it’s certainly a great time for those of us who are in the business of shipping gifts. Oh, it’s going to be a very busy time, and also a profitable one. The holidays do present a challenge when it comes to ensuring that products that are bought are able to be shipped out in a timely fashion. If there is a sudden, but welcome, surge in purchases during the lead up to the holidays, you need to be sure that you’re prepared for this increased demand on your shipping process.

So, here are six great tips to help you prepare and manage your shipping needs during the busiest time of the year!

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Business

Keep the Critters Away: 5 Best Pest Control Tips for Homeowners

The best way to keep pests out of your home is to take preventative measures that will ensure they do. These simple things you can start doing right away without help from an expert, though, if you continue to experience problems, you may need to call one later. Homes across the world experience these problems, but, luckily, prevention is in your control know. These tips will put you on the right path to living in a pest-free home.

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Travel

Vehicle Identification Number: 5 Cool Facts You Can Learn About Your Car

A vehicle identification number (VIN) is a series of characters that is unique to one specific vehicle that’s been manufactured for sale in Canada.

The vehicle identification number, which is usually 17 characters long, can be found in a few different places in your vehicle. You can typically find it on a vehicle’s windshield where it meets the dashboard on the driver’s side. Alternatively, you can look at the door post—where the door latches—on the driver’s side to find this number.

You’ve probably noticed this number before and thought nothing of it. But if you’re thinking about buying or selling a used vehicle, having the VIN in hand is important to ensure you can make an informed decision.

What can you learn by decoding the vehicle identification number?

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