Is it just me or does it seems like a lot of young famous people have died recently. It really puts things in perspective as I watch my parents age. Everyone obviously has heard that the late great Michael Jackson finally lost his battle with drug addiction. Arguably the largest pop star [...]
I came across a recent dilemma as I tried to buy some trophies for our softball championship. We recently won our league and it was my duty as league manager to buy the trophies. My first instinct was to stop by the local manufacturer of baseball trophies that [...]
Building a house always entails the finishing touches. Finishing touches can range from plants to kitchen appliances. The most important thing to consider is the materials in which the finishing products are made of. Exterior fixtures should always have protective finishes as regular steel will rust very [...]
I’m pretty sure I haven’t checked my MySpace account in over 2 months. I am already getting sick of Facebook. It is one thing to keep in touch with friends, but these sites give a little too much information. However, we are now starting to see some hybrid [...]
Mesothelioma is a disease that has been determined to be a direct result of asbestos. Asbestos contains microscopic fibers that when inhaled can tear away at your lungs. I work in the construction industry and this industry has an inclination to look down at the dangers of asbestos. [...]
I have always felt that the construction/home industry has been behind the curb as far as technology and innovations go. The last few years have seen improvements. We now have plastic decking that is recycled and maintenance free. We have great paints that have no VOC’s. We [...]
I never had a problem going to the dentist as a child. My parents were insistent that we care for our teeth and get braces. I’m not sure that the braces technology is what it is today as I had them for over 7 years [...]
I am an avid traveler who likes to venture to all parts of the world. I went to Germany and drank all sorts of their wonderful beer. I went to Margarita Island off the coast of Venezuela when Chavez wasn’t very fond of the U.S. It was quite scary when [...]
Boston and Massachusetts in are great places to live, raise children, and retire. The state has it’s setbacks like every other, but real estate in Boston have changed dramatically since the recession. Condos, lofts, and even skyscrapers are now available for about half of what they were a few [...]
I write a lot about decisions for building a house. I want to discuss Home Security systems. If you are completely remodeling a house or building from scratch, it is a good time to consider wiring a home security system. The labor will be a lot less than [...]
