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  • Cremation Ash Spreading Over Water — What You Need To Consider

    If one of your beloved family members has recently been cremated, then you may want to memorialize your spouse, parent, or sibling in a special way. Many people decide to spread ashes in a special place, and this may be a great option for both you and your loved one. However, you probably should not just start scattering ashes the day after the funeral ceremony. There are quite a few things you need to take into consideration, especially if you want to spread ashes near a body of water.
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  • Backhoe Vs. Skid-Steer: Which One Do You Need?

    Doing a major home improvement project by yourself can save you a lot of money if you can do it right. Renting tools and equipment and working by yourself with instructions or with a friend or neighbor who is familiar with construction work can cost a lot less than hiring a contractor. However, it can also be confusing, especially if this is your first time working with large equipment. For the inexperienced, it may be hard to even tell which of two similar machines you need.
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  • Tired Of Paying For Printer Ink? 2 Ways To Make Your Next Cartridge Last Longer

    When most people think of the most expensive liquids in the world, they might imagine lavish bottles of rare champagne, custom-made perfumes, or premium fuel. However, with an average cost of around $9,600 a gallon, or up to $75 per ounce, printer ink is the most expensive fluid out there by far. However, you don't have to let your need for printed materials run your finances into the ground. Here are two ways to make your next cartridge last a little longer:
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  • 4 Tips For Making A Smooth Move When Relocating Your Small Business Office To Another State

    Relocating your small business office to another state can be an enormous undertaking. Besides knowing licensing requirements and individual state business tax laws, you also need to worry about retaining and getting customers, hiring employees, and setting up shop in the new location. Below are four tips for helping keep the move smooth and seamless. Get The Word Out About Your Move Beforehand Even before you pack the first box, get the word out about your move at least a month before it happens.
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  • Personal Property Isn't All That You Risk In A Home Burglary: Don't Let A Thief Take Your Identity, Too

    If you are like most people, you probably assume the greatest risk from a home burglary is a loss of personal property or injury to your family. While these are real concerns, they might not represent your biggest risk. According to Bankrate identity theft is also a concern when an intruder accesses your home and may cause you more damage than a loss of personal property. Here are some ways to protect yourself from identity theft if someone does break into your home.
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  • Refrigerators: The Major Appliance Most Folks Forget To Maintain

    Almost all major appliances have a common series of tasks that people perform to keep them running well. Ovens need to be cleaned, water heaters need to be flushed, and furnaces need inspections and filter changes now and then. However, most people forget to perform any type of routine maintenance on their refrigerators. When this is the case, refrigeration units can last much less than their average of 13-19 years. Fortunately, it's fairly simple to ensure your refrigerator's long life by performing a few recurring tasks on a regular basis.
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  • 2 Things You Need To Ask Before You Drive Away In That Moving Rental Truck

    There aren't many things more time consuming and stressful than a move. In addition to going through and packing all of your things, you also have to worry about cleaning your old place, switching utility companies, and making new friends. By the time you get to the moving truck rental place, you might not be that concerned about the details, which could cost you later. Here are two things you need to ask before driving away in that moving rental truck, so your relocation doesn't get any more complicated.
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  • Building A Bigger Constrution Business: What You Should Evaluate Before Buying Equipment

    When you've come to the conclusion that you need a specific piece of construction equipment, deciding whether to buy or rent can be a complex process. Maybe you're looking at several big contracts ahead of you, or possibly your existing equipment is starting to show signs of wear and tear. In either case, there are a few basic things you should ask yourself when you make the choice to either buy or rent the equipment you need to get the job done.
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