Don't let the bed bugs bite. We've all heard this cute saying, but there's nothing cute about a real bed bug infestation. It can cost you big bucks and lots of emotional distress. This creepy epidemic is on the rise all over the country, and the only way to avoid it is by arming yourself with knowledge.The most recent bed bug survey, conducted in 2015 by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), found that more than 99% of all professional exterminators in the U.S. had been hired at least once in the previous year to treat a bed bug infestation. Compare this to 2000, when only 10% … [Read more...]
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Online Freelancer Guide – How to Find Gigs & Earn More Money
It's Monday morning, you've just arrived at your office after a long commute, and the boss is already breathing down your neck. You've had the thought a thousand times before: Is it time to take the leap and go into business for yourself?Although many people would jump at the chance to work in the comfort of their own home, shedding business attire for pajamas and trading in an hour's drive for extra sleep, it's not always easy. Quitting your day job to become a successful freelancer requires serious discipline and motivation, and even experienced individuals have been deterred from … [Read more...]
Bamboo Steamer Review – A Healthy, Inexpensive Way to Cook
We're huge proponents of healthy living. That's why we compiled 20 Simple Ways to Live a Healthy, Happy Life. We when we heard that bamboo steamers could create delicious, healthy food and a bargain price, we had to test the claims versus the facts.If you're into healthy cooking that does not take hours of prepping and cooking time, these circular, multi-tiered cooking utensils just might be the thing for you. Cooking with a bamboo steamer allows your food to retain vital nutrients, create authentic dishes, and cuts down on cooking times due to the high temperature of steam.Bamboo … [Read more...]
Quebec Winter Carnival – Where to Stay & What to Do
Warm destinations like Hawaii and Miami make for great getaways during the winter. But maybe it's time to try something different. Quebec City, the second largest city in Quebec, is the site of the biggest winter carnival in the world.Quebec's Winter Carnival attracts thousands of people every winter. It takes place every year from the end of January to mid-February. The unmatched hospitality, charm, and joie de vivre of the French Canadian people make for an unforgettable trip.Here's how to make the most of your Winter Carnival experience. Daytime Activities for the Entire … [Read more...]
How to Clean & Detail the Interior of Your Car – Best Tips & Tricks
Professional detailing can cost anywhere from $200 to $500, but doing it yourself can be surprisingly inexpensive and straightforward. Plus, you likely already have many of the tools and materials needed. Keeping your car "like new" can increase its resale value by hundreds, or even thousands of dollars.Here's everything you need to know.Also Read: How to Naturally Wash Your Car and Clean the Interior & Upholstery Cleaning Materials and Tools If you have a decent vacuum cleaner and an assortment of cleaning products, you already have most of the needed items. Throw in a variety … [Read more...]
What to Do If You Get Lost in the Woods – Find Your Way Without Help
Getting lost can be deadly.Say you're out for a walk in the woods, lost in thought, admiring the wild flora and fauna. Time passes like a blur. Suddenly, you don't recognize your surroundings. Nor can you tell the direction from which you've come. With only a few hours until sunset, you don't have any tools to help you find your bearings. You're lost.How can you survive - even without a map or compass? Here's the good news: You don't need to be a survival expert to find your way back to civilization. Just stay calm and remember these five tips. Finding Your Way Out of the Woods 1. … [Read more...]
How to Prevent & Remove Ice Dams on Your Roof This Winter
Preventing and removing ice dams is critical. Damage to your home's roof from excess snow and ice buildup can ruin your winter season. Even if you've winterized your home, an ice dam may still form on the edges of your roof - and it can be a nightmare waiting to happen.Ice dams can form slowly and unexpectedly - unless you know what to look for. If left unchecked, melting ice water will find its way into your home, costing you thousands in repair bills. What Is an Ice Dam? An ice dam is a thick band of ice that forms along the edge of a roof, preventing water and melting snow from … [Read more...]
6 Job Search Tips for People Over 50 Years Old to Find Work
Looking for employment when you are over 50 years of age can be a humbling experience. Although you have amassed a lifetime of knowledge in your profession, it can feel like you have two strikes against you.Age bias is something very difficult to prove, and focusing on it can be extremely counterproductive - therefore, rather than becoming angry or depressed, take the proactive route and do something about it. With a few changes to your approach, resume, social media presence, and self-image, you can make yourself the front-runner, even among younger candidates. 1. Update Your … [Read more...]
7 Best Things to Do in Cape Cod During a Winter Vacation
Cape Cod is known as a wonderful vacation spot for good reason: It's a beautiful oceanside area with miles of unspoiled beaches, hiking trails, ocean vistas, and sand dunes. Also known as home to the Kennedys, "the Cape," as it is commonly known to locals, has always been a place that has attracted famous novelists, artists, and even presidents.However, Cape Cod has not become known as a wintertime destination. In the summertime, hordes of vacationers from all corners of New England and beyond invade the area in vast numbers, making it an extremely congested place. But after Labor Day, the … [Read more...]
How to Shave With a Double-Edge Safety Razor – Save Money & Get a Better Shave
Having gained popularity during World War I, safety razors were once the shaving implement of choice - right up until the 1970s, when the disposable, multi-blade razor made its appearance. However, due to the high cost of today's multi-blade replacement cartridges, the safety razor is now making a strong comeback with men of all ages.A safety razor is a shaving implement with a blade guard that protects the user against deep cuts. Although it is safer to use than earlier shaving tools - such as the straight razor - the blades are extremely sharp, requiring caution.Unlike multi-blade … [Read more...]
Computer Hacking Methods & Examples of Cyber Criminals – Protect Yourself
Perhaps your Internet searches are being redirected to sites unrelated to what you want to find. Maybe your antivirus software has inexplicably been disabled, or the speed of your computer has slowed to a crawl. These and other symptoms could mean you've been hacked. Worse than just a pesky virus, an attack on your system directed by a hacker can be far more damaging and costly.Many users believe they are too small a target to be attacked by hackers. Previously, cybercriminals may have agreed with that assessment, but that is quickly changing. Today, hackers see an individual's data as … [Read more...]
