There’s good news if you’re looking for a new hardwood floor that you can install yourself! “Hardwood floors” are now available that can be installed directly over existing flooring without the need for nails or adhesives. Therefore, the floor basically “floats” on the subfloor. It can save a lot of time, effort, and mess. Sounds… Continue reading
Category: Real Estate
Tips for moving house: what is your job description?
This is a typical scenario. You decide to become a real estate investor, specifically a house flipper. You read a few books, learn all about the steps a flipper should do, and then start systematically attacking those tasks one by one. This is an ambitious plan and anyone should be commended for trying it. Earning… Continue reading
A review of "The magic of thinking big" by David J. Schwartz
In Chapter 8 of this book, author David J. Schwartz talks about how “Make your attitudes your allies.” If you are interested in personal development of any kind, I recommend reading this book. Quest to improve myself: In my quest to improve myself and my life, I set out to read a list of personal… Continue reading
What is a lien and foreclosure?
A lien is a notice attached to your property that puts everyone on constructive notice that a creditor has a claim. A lien is usually filed and recorded with the county public records (if real property) or with the secretary of state (if personal property). Why does a bond help a creditor? Well… in order… Continue reading
Low property prices have opened doors for more investment
Over the past few years, Singapore has attracted the attention of a large number of real estate investors from the city-state as well as from foreign countries. Real estate investors have been quite lively in the city for quite some time now. The drop in interest rates on bank loans for real estate investments has… Continue reading
Jhum Cultivation of Tribes – A Case Study in Tripura
Introduction Jhum cultivation is one of the oldest farming systems practiced in the tropics and subtropics (areas of high rainfall, moderate temperature, and steep slopes) since Neolithic times (1300-3000 BC). According to the findings of the Central Forestry Commission of India in 1984, 6.7 million hectares of arable land were affected by jhum in the… Continue reading
Top Five Qualities of a Good General Contractor
What makes a good general contractor? To start with, we should probably break down what a general contract does. Their scope of work includes arranging for all subcontractors, or individuals who perform specific jobs during the construction or remodeling process, such as window installation company, painters, tilers, and more. Your job is to keep your… Continue reading
How to achieve your personal and professional success
You can find comfort in your daily routines because you feel like you can control what to expect from your day. Is your daily routine becoming an obstacle to a healthier work-life balance? Life in the 21st century has become quite hectic and you feel like you have to be available 24/7. Most families have… Continue reading
Two Reasons to See a Retirement Investment Advisor Today
Retirement can seem impossibly far away to many people, and as a result, they don’t plan financially for it. More than a third of Americans have no money saved for retirement. Many of these people with no savings work in jobs that offer 401ks, which allow people to invest part of their income tax-free. About… Continue reading
Fan Calculations – Measure Airflow with CFM
With a formula, you can find the right fan for your home. Here is the formula for fan CFM: Cubic feet per minute, more commonly known as CFM, is calculated using the following formula: Air Velocity (feet per minute) X Area (square feet) = CFM. Not everyone is going to take a look at CFM,… Continue reading