2015

Keep Your Family's Home Movies Alive By Converting VHS Tapes To DVD

If you have many VHS tapes of your family vacations, Christmases, etc., you should get them converted into DVDs. VHS tapes are still around, but they are going away. This will ensure you can keep the precious moments you have on these tapes for years to come. You can do this by hiring a video tape conversion service, or do it yourself. Use a Video Tape Conversion Service A video tape conversion service can convert not only VHS tapes, but also beta tapes, small tapes from your camcorder, and more.…

Putting Your Books In Storage? Use This Guide.

Do you have a massive book collection that you simply have to put into storage for a little while? A move to a smaller place, a temporary move for work, or any number of reasons can cause you to face the agonizing choice of parting with your book collection or storing it. Storing it for a while is usually the better option - but only if you do it right. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a lot of damaged books and heartbreak.…

Save Money This Summer By Lowering Your Air Conditioning Costs

Summer is on its way and bringing the heat along with it. This means higher energy bills, including your air conditioning costs. Fortunately, there are things you can do to keep these costs down. Maintain Air Conditioning Unit One of the most important things you can do is to have your air conditioning unit serviced once per year to ensure it is working efficiently. Some of the things an air conditioning technician will do include:…

Why You Need To Hire A Home Inspector

Are you in the market for a new home? If so, you there is a good chance that you have already hired a realtor to help you select the best home for your money, right? Well, when investing in a new home, not only do you want to be certain that you buy a home that is conveniently located and offers the space that you need, but you will want to be sure that you are buying a reliable home, which is why considering home inspections is important.…

8 Ways For Getting The Most From Your Offline Marketing Dollars

In this digital age where the focus is on online advertising, offline marketing efforts still play an important role in your business plan. Don’t ignore these channels that give you unique ways to attract interested consumers. Have fun as you design new offline marketing tools that shine a light on your business. Start with Your Business Cards This is like a mini-advertisement, so don’t hesitate to leave it wherever people can see it.…

Need A Storage Unit? 3 Simple Tips To Make The Most Of Your Storage Space

It can happen to anyone. You look up one day and find that your home is cluttered with things you really don’t need. You start cleaning and realize that you want to hold on to some of it. You might think you only have two choices – get rid of it anyway, or let it keep taking up space. Luckily, you have a third option – a storage unit. If you’ve decided to rent a storage unit, there are a few things you can do to get the most out of your new storage space.…

Organizing Your Future: Creating A 'Funeral Essentials' Folder For Your Loved Ones

Few people enjoy the concept of facing their own mortality, which results in family members being left behind having to address all of the legal questions and compile all of the required paperwork after a loved one’s death. A growing trend for those who wish to ease that burden is funeral pre-planning. It gives you the opportunity to make all of the necessary decisions so that your loved ones don’t have to.…

4 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Employment Staffing Services

Are you thinking about going through an employment staffing service for your next hires? Employment staffing services have some fantastic benefits over trying to find employees on your own. Not only do they have a wide array of talented professionals, but they also make sure that all of the employees sent to you are of the highest standards. 1. Try Out Temps for Permanent Positions One of the incredible benefits of an employment staffing service is the ability to “…

2 Questions You Shouldn't Ask When You Rent A Storage Unit

After you find a storage facility that you love, you might head to the front office to talk with management and fill out move-in paperwork. If you are like most people, you probably have a couple of questions before you get started. Here are a few questions you shouldn’t ask, however, when you rent a storage unit, and why.   1: “What will fit into a 10x10?” As you contact different storage facilities like Arrow Moving & Storage Co.…

3 Simple Ways To Check To Sit Ergonomically At Work

You spend many hours at work. While sitting and doing your job, you want to make sure that your posture is aligned ergonomically. This way, you will not only be productive during the workday but your back will be comfortably situated. If not, you could suffer from back problems. Here are three ways to ensure that you are sitting ergonomically at work: How Deep is Your Seat? The depth of your office chair is the length between the front edge of your seat to the back end.…