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Without the proper lighting in an area, it is easy to get drowsy. If your employees seem sluggish, you might want to look at the lighting you're providing in the office. Finding creative office lighting ideas to help you light up your space can help people's eyesight and more as well as their productivity. Continue reading this article for the best office lighting solutions for your business.

Move right into this completely finished Hi-Ranch home located at 145 Rugby Ave in one of the most desirable neighborhoods on Staten Island! This beautiful home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an updated kitchen with open concept to the living and dining rooms with sliders into an entertainers’ yard. Sitting on 60x100 lot with privacy, fully paved patio, huge 3-tiered deck and partial inground heated pool. Finished basement, laundry room, and an amazing 1.5 car garage with built in storage cabinets and work-table. Also, this home is equipped with a camera system, alarm system, custom shades, custom closets, crown moldings throughout and vaulted ceilings. Central air conditioning and radiator heat. Includes blueprints for 2nd floor addition. Close to the express buses, a short bus ride to the Ferry and minutes away from the Verrazzano and Goethals Bridge.

Starting a family the right way isn't always easy. First, you have to find a suitable partner. You have to have at least one steady income. You can't do this without any money. Then, you have to find a home. The last thing seems to be the hardest for some. You can’t easily make a decision when you have a limited budget. So, you are forced to make a choice. It's not something that is to your taste exactly. But it's a start.

Are you tired of not being able to entertain guests outside because of a damaged deck? Do you balk at the heavy expenses associated with getting a contractor to come in and repair the compromised areas for you? If so, then you're in the right place. In this article, we'll teach you the basics of DIY deck repair. In just a few short steps, your deck could go from old and dilapidated to looking almost brand-new, with minimal expense!

According to Italymagazine.com, Amatriciana is one of Italy’s most-famous pasta dishes, but its original name isn’t amatriciana. It was originally known as griscia, derived from Grisciano, a town near Accumoli, wherein shepherds would toss their pasta was with guanciale (cured pork jowl) and pecorino cheese. The townspeople of nearby Amatrice then added tomato sauce to this practice, which gave a new name to this dish – Amatriciana, which is sometimes simply referred to as ‘Matriciana. Watch Mario make his version of Rigatoni Amatriciana!

Selecting the right driveway gate designs can be quite challenging. You want something that'll match your personality and the style of your home as well. Driveway gates have multiple purposes and benefits. They're aesthetically pleasing and provide you with security. Because there are so many different types of gates for your home, you shouldn't just choose the first gate you see or the first type of gate that comes to mind. Take a few moments to gather your thoughts and think about what you want most from your driveway gate. Do you want something that'll look awesome? Are you looking for security features? Do you want a good mix of both? Answer these questions and then continue reading below. Here is our list of different types of home driveway gates that you should consider.

In 2018 alone, 5.34 million homeowners sold their houses. While it's hard to say how many of them used a realtor for help, evidence strongly suggests that most people hire realtors when buying or selling a home. If you have plans to buy or sell a house this year, you might be asking yourself, "what does a realtor do?" To answer this question, continue reading this guide to learn more about what realtors do for buyers and sellers.

With over 5 million homes sold every year, it can be intimidating to know where to start. One of the best ways to start a bidding war and increase the desire for your home is to host an open house. Keep reading to discover 5 ways to increase traffic to your open house.

While the holiday has come to be known as the unofficial start to summer and barbecue season, let us not forget its roots and the reverence it deserves.

If you are starting a Shopify store or have had one for some time, you should know that a product-based business can be difficult to scale. As you grow, order fulfillment needs will grow as well and you'll need to make sure you can meet the needs of your customers. How can you fulfill all of your orders and meet the other demands your store requires? With the use of warehouse services, you'll be able to outsource this task and spend your time doing other things for your business. Keep reading to learn more.

The fact is that living of today is fast, that cities are overbooked, and that most of us are used to the everyday hustle and bustle. But it seems that, slowly but surely, people are increasingly 'running away' from the cities. People who are not business-related to urban areas, seniors who have completed their working lives, but also families who want their children to grow up in healthy environments, are looking for their new homes in smaller towns. On this page, find some tips on how to get used to living in a small town. The decision of where you will live is not easy to make. Especially moving to a smaller city can be problematic for those who have lived in larger cities so far. But, this kind of life has a vast number of advantages. Beautiful nature and a sense of community are the first things that come to mind of everyone thinking about moving to places like Norman, OK. But the number of benefits is much higher.

If you're a new homeowner, you may not know what uses the most energy. There's no way to tell for sure which appliances are the culprits based on your power bill. Power companies don't have the resources to supply that kind of information. That's why we've put together this helpful guide. Use it to track down the energy-draining devices in your household.

Most landlords prefer to engage property managementfirms to help them manage their rental property. By doing so, they relieve themselves of the responsibility of having to deal with those who rent their property. But, while this helps ease the management burden, there are many myths that landlords have about the property management business. These myths are easy for professional property managers to debunk but can be quite difficult for new managers and landlords to note. If you’re new to the property management business, here are five myths you need to be aware of:

Did you know that approximately 5 million American homeowners replace the roofs of their houses each year? This number is expected to increase in the upcoming decade as more eco-friendly roofing options become cheaper and more accessible. If your roof is badly damaged and you're thinking about replacing it, you're making the right move. However, you should also be aware of roofing contractor red flags before hiring a so-called professional. This type of project is a major one that needs to be handled by competent people. Keep the following roofing contractor warning signs in mind when hiring roofers for your project.

Sometimes a clogged toilet is an easy fix. Other times, not so much... Toilet clogs can happen for any multitude of reasons, whether it be too much waste being flushed down or something mechanical giving you problems. It's never ideal and they always seem to come at the worst possible times. We've all been there, trying to stop the water from overflowing after trying to flush too many times. Most clogged toilets are easy fixes, but not all. There are some things a plunger just cannot solve, so you have to call the professionals. Today, we're going to talk about when you know it's time to call the plumber to help unclog your toilet.

According to a study that was reported in Million Acres, 84% of Americans agreed that the quality of a home's landscaping and exterior would influence their decision to buy it or not. I firmly stand behind this credo, myself. I have witnessed it on a personal level, and as a real estate broker – time and time again for both commercial and residential properties. I have seen previously enthusiastic buyers turn on their heels in a second because of it. Truth be told, I have been ‘following’ curb appeal since I was in the fourth grade; I just hadn’t heard the term yet. I loved landscaping as a kid, as I do to this very day. I enjoyed mowing lawns, the whole experience, and how rewarding it was. At the age of 12 1/2, in the spring of 7th grade, I started my own landscaping business. I tended to the lawns and gardens of 10 properties in my neighborhood. I did well. And my business grew year over year – in both a literal and figurative sense! Now, while “on pause” during the COVID-19 crisis, I have finally had the time to design and landscape my own property. And in doing so, I’ve collected these key points about sprucing up your property that you should know. You can maximize the curb appeal of your home without dropping a ton of cash, either. A little money will go a long way.

Licensed Real-Estate Broker Mario Minelli shares another one of his beloved recipes with us, showing us once again that he is not only a pro at making deals – he’s a pro at making meals! This is Chef Mario’s famous recipe for Puglia (Apulia) style meatballs, the way his mother used to make them, as he notes in his latest video.

Do you want to extend the life of your home's air conditioning system? The average residential AC unit is only designed to last for somewhere between 12 and 15 years. But you can improve the life of your system by doing routine AC maintenance on it. In some cases, you can maintain your AC on your own to make it more efficient. But in other instances, you should bring a professional on board to lend a hand with maintaining your AC. Make sure you make the right decision when choosing between DIY vs professional AC maintenance. The last thing you want to do is make a crucial mistake when attempting to maintain your AC yourself and cause it to conk out on you sooner than it should. Let's take a closer look at DIY vs professional air conditioner maintenance to see when you should choose each option. It'll give you a better understanding as far as which jobs you can take on yourself and which you'll need to leave to the pros.

However, it only goes to show the value people put in having a beautiful, functional kitchen space at their disposal. As the heart of any house, you can’t really blame them! About to embark on a similar process? Want some advice on doing it the right way? Well, whether you’ve got hundreds or thousands of dollars to spend, we can help. Sound good? Keep reading for 5 new homeowner tips for renovating kitchens.