December 2019

You recalled the time when you learned that your friend’s mother had GBM or glioblastoma multiforme, one of the more aggressive types of brain cancer. You were sad and tried to show not only support but also empathy. But your life didn’t have to revolve around that circumstance 24/7. Your friend’s life did. You would […]

Are you tired of renting? Do you finally have the means to buy your own house? Congratulations! Now that you’ve decided to purchase a house that you can call your own, it is imperative that you make the best decisions. Since houses cost a considerable amount of money, you’ll want to make sure that you

Have you ever asked yourself if your home is safe to live in? You and your mates decided to have a Saturday afternoon eat out in your backyard to watch the game instead of tailgating near the arena. The meaty aroma of the sizzling chops, steaks, and snags fill the air. Bottle caps popping, bunch

You’re suddenly battling fires from all directions. The big event is in a few months. Set to fill a venue of 25,000 people, this is the most significant event you’ve handled in your young career as an event organizer. One of the delays pertains to the minor renovation near the front of the stadium. The

According to the US Energy Information Administration, the energy consumed by the average American household is largely spent on heating and cooling needs. Of this figure, around 17% goes towards water heating alone and is the second-largest expense on your utility bill. Here in Millcreek, we enjoy a fairly warm climate compared to other parts

When you have a boat, you only seem to worry about your boat and nothing else. With that in mind, you might put your boat dock’s maintenance to the side. You might think that your dock will not get damaged and can withstand anything, but you’re wrong, as you definitely have to make sure that

Your home is quite an engineering marvel. The roofing and the wall system are ingeniously planned to keep you comfortable regardless of the season. The foundations of your home are built to withstand different mechanic forces happening on the ground. And your plumbing system is designed to make sure that the home’s waste is delivered

When people go to work every day, the workplace can affect their performance. For example, a crowded and dirty office can be very depressing for the employees. This can affect their productivity. If you want your people at their best, you need to give them the best possible place to work.     Here are some of

Even the most beautiful homes can have pests. Some pests leave visible damage on a house and can be easily identified. Others are less obvious and can sometimes be spotted only in the middle of home repairs in Virginia Beach and other locations when your contractors are exposing inner panels. These days, many homeowners are choosing to

Have you ever wondered why some places make you feel a certain way, and others don’t? Imagine you’re in an enclosed, dimly-lit room with orange light. What do you feel? Relaxed? Sleepy? Peaceful? This is all because of the psychological effect of lighting on people. Studies suggest that lighting can trigger emotional, mental, and even