Score the tile and hit it with a cold chisel in order to crack the tile. Since the grout has been removed, you do not need to worry about cracking the rest of the tiles. Remove the tile and the leftover thin set. You can scrape the old thin set off using a five-in-one tool […] Read more

Removing old kitchen and bathroom fixtures to make room for new ones is mainly a task of loosening nuts and bolts. Most sinks, lavatories, toilets and bathtubs can be disconnected with such simple tools as a screwdriver and a variety of wrenches, including a basin wrench, used in cramped spaces. Always begin by cutting off […] Read more

When shopping for replacement windows, look for the NFRC label which provides information on how energy efficient a window is. Consider double-glazed windows. These offer better insulation and help reduce outside noise. Also look for windows that offer a low “E-2” coating and use argon gas between the panes. Features like these will help keep […] Read more

Slide 2 Several topics will be discussed during this presentation. The first half of the discussion will be about Deciding if a Pet is Right for You. We will review commitment, budgeting, animal selection, veterinarians, trainers, and where to find that perfect pet. The second half of the discussion will be about Pet Ownership. Topics […] Read more

The biggest problem in retail is hiring, particularly hiring hourly workers. Some of the most important people you have working for you are the hourly workers that are dealing with the public on a day-by-day basis., at least according to unicrew, an Oregon-based company, which was founded in 1997 to service the needs of hourly […] Read more

The biggest problem in retail is hiring, particularly hiring hourly workers. Some of the most important people you have working for you are the hourly workers that are dealing with the public on a day-by-day basis- at least according to unicrew, an Oregon-based company, which was founded in 1997 to service the needs of hourly […] Read more

“It’s a slow day in the small town of Pumphandle and the streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody is living on credit. A tourist visiting the area drives through town, stops at the motel, and lays a $100 bill on the desk saying he wants to inspect the rooms […] Read more

ONE OF THE MOST important investment decisions you will ever make is not whether to retire but when you chose to do it. Every American looks forward to the day when they can trade the 9-to-5 grind for a little bit of well-deserved rest and relaxation. But the easiest way to erase decades of smart […] Read more

London’s Black Friar’s Bridge – the scene of a crime that would put the Freemasons in the crosshairs of popular fears. On June 18th, 1982, a body was found hanging beneath the bridge. The victim was Roberto Calvi, a 62 year old Italian banker. On his body was a fake passport and $15,000 cash. His […] Read more