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Families these days are eating healthier diets with less fried foods and fatty meats.
Yet many people don’t realize we must remain diligent in preventing fats, oils and grease discharges down our drains.
Cooking fats, oil and grease (FOG) are leading causes of clogged drains, back-ups, and sewage spills.
Email has become an irrefutably essential tool for swift and efficient communication in today’s highly digital society, especially for business owners.
Time is entirely too limited and valuable.
Using Email to communicate quickly while on the move or multi-tasking seems like a no-brainer.
If you have a septic tank, you will want to make sure that you have it checked or inspected regularly to ensure that it stays in proper working order.
The septic tank should be cleaned between every one to three years. The size of your septic tank will determine how often it should be cleaned.
Many people are concerned about the amount of bacteria in the septic tank.
Considering working with a friendly contractor sans a contract? Think again.
Contracts are extremely important in all working relationships, whether you are working with a friend or a new professional. They protect both parties from potential conflict, and ensure that the project is completed successfully and everyone is happy. Still need convincing? Hear a personal account of our partner Thumb and Hammer’s experience working without a contract.
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In a world filled with sustainable living ideas, it is difficult to think past recycle bins of bottles and cans. Why not live a green lifestyle and actually see some green growing in your pocket, too? This month, make an effort to break old habits and take a step away from energy-waste to energy-smart.
Follow these simple tips from our partners at Mr. Appliance Corp. to make your appliances not only benefit planet earth, but also your pocketbook.
From cooking to cleaning and manufacturing to shipping, humans consume excessive amounts of the earth’s most precious resource. Since only 1% of the earth’s water is available for human consumption, we need to reduce the amount of water we use.
Excessive water consumption occurs in our homes everyday. Curious to know how much water your own home is wasting? With the help of our Blog-Off experts, we’ve compiled information on US residential water consumption.
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We asked our experts what homeowners can do to ensure a smooth working relationship when hiring a professional. They all agreed on the key ingredients: open communication, transparency, and mutual trust.
A happier professional can mean extra perks and even a better end project. In an I’ll-scratch-your-back-you-scratch-mine world, the relationship is key to a successful remodel. Ensure your project runs smoothly with our insider’s guide to the Do’s and Don’t's of working with a home professional.
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In order to increase revenue for your business and have a successful 2011, one of the most important things you can do is to get a handle on your lead management system.
Leads are generated in a number of different ways through online marketing, word-of-mouth and advertising campaigns.
eLocal INVITES YOU…
to Be Our Next Blog-Off Expert
The eLocal Blog-Off Series has taken the Home Improvement Industry by storm.
Our first few Blog-Off threads generated an overwhelming number of responses from experts in many fields.
Homeowners and buyers look at a home very differently. Neglecting to look at a remodeling project from a buyer’s perspective can result in money lost when it is time to sell your home.
Which projects will have the biggest bang for the buck? Our experts outline which renovations will improve your home’s resale value, no matter your budget…and what projects to stay away from.
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