2015

  • Getting Your Parents' Valuables Ready For Storage When They Make The Move To Assisted Living

    You want your parents' transition from home to assisted living to be as smooth as possible, and taking good care of their most treasured belongings is a big part of making that happen. While you can solve the challenges of downsizing from a house to a room by selling off most of the unwanted furniture, don't be surprised when your parents ask to hold on to their artwork, special china, antiques and all of the other valuables they've collected over the years. [Read More]

  • Lowdown On Cleaning Leather: Simple Solutions For Cleaning Your Leather Office Chair

    No matter whether you work from home or in a large executive building, a good quality chair is an imperative piece of office furniture. From enhancing the productive and creativity using Feng Shui to protecting your back from pain and discomfort, the importance of an office chair is easy to see. While there are many different styles available, leather office chairs are appealing options that will never go out of style. [Read More]

  • Facing The Inevitable: How To Talk To Your Loved One About Home Care

    At some point, your loved one will need help with everyday living. Even seniors who don't have dementia or debilitating diseases get to a point where they are not able to completely care for themselves. It's often a hard topic to breach, but there are ways to make it easier on you and your loved one. Have a Family Discussion If there are other family members who need to participate in the decision to transition your family member to home care, call a meeting. [Read More]

  • Do You Hate Moving...But You're Doing It Anyway?

    If you lack the time, energy or motivation to change residences, but you have to move regardless, it is time to consider hiring a full-service mover to do it for you. For instance, one of the most stressful aspects of moving is usually the fear of losing or damaging your belongings. Another common concern is that a move will take longer to complete than planned, which makes everything else go badly later in the day. [Read More]

  • The Role That Lighting Plays In Home Security

    Why is it that sinister things always seem to happen on dark and stormy nights? Mostly, it's because criminal types like to act when it is difficult for other people to see them. While a state-of-the-art security system is an important addition to any home, you can improve your home security by improving the lighting around your home. After all, if you are going to go through all the trouble of paying for a home security system, you should take the time to enhance your lighting to make sure that your system can work properly. [Read More]

  • 5 Tips For Impressing Clients With Your Office Space

    Whether you own an advertising or construction firm, your office space certainly says a lot about your business. If your office is kept up nicely, you are more likely to make a good impression with your clients. If you make the effort to update your office, your customers will notice. Here are five helpful tips for impressing clients with your office space. Buy New Furniture If the furniture in your office looks dated, think about investing in some new furniture. [Read More]

  • Why It's Essential To Use Social Networking Sites When Conducting Background Checks On Job Applicants

    If you're an employer, then you know how challenging it can be to find qualified workers. This is because you want individuals who will embrace your workplace's values. However, running background checks on job applicants is another critical step of the hiring process. While traditional background checks relied heavily on the use of law enforcement and/or financial databases, modern screening measures incorporate social networking sites. This article discusses why such sites must be included in your background screening process. [Read More]

  • 4 Reasons For A New CDL Holder To Choose Temporary Over-The-Road Jobs

    If your heart is set on a permanent, over-the-road truck driving job but you're not having any luck, don't dismiss temporary CDL jobs just yet. It's often difficult for a new commercial driver's license holder to get job offers from reputable companies; many of those companies have specific requirements for experience. Temporary CDL jobs offer advantages to the new truck driver and even have positive aspects that entice many drivers to stick with temp agencies for the long haul. [Read More]

  • How to Choose a Call Center for Your Business

    In order to have a successful business, you need to have a way to spread the word about your business, and you need to have a way to process any order that comes in. One way to handle this is to operate a call center. You can set up your own call center as part of your business, but there are other options that will allow you to have all of the functionality of a call center without the money and space required to set up your own call center. [Read More]

  • Ladies: Going To A Springtime Wedding? Here's How To Look Thinner

    After a long, cold winter, you might be feeling less than your best when it comes to putting on sundresses and other summer clothing. Although you might have thought that you had time to get ready, you could have been invited to a springtime wedding that will require you to look your best. After packing on a few extra pounds from the holidays and from indulging in your favorite comfort foods all winter, this might seem like a challenge. [Read More]