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Since retiring four years ago, I have been freelance writing for two and doing home owner's maintenance for the other two. Previously, I once worked in Housing and Maintenance Management, economic development, and government. I also have over 22 years experience

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Business > Website Marketing & SEO How to use Google AdWords to generate leads: 1 of 19
The most familiar aspect of Google Ads is their appearance at the top and right sidebar of a search results pages. These are online ads paid for by an advertiser as part of a campaign to drive traffic to their website. These online ads, referred to as Adwords ads, contain four lines of information that are carefully crafted ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to cook deer meat: 1 of 19
The sharp snap of a twig abruptly betrayed the deer's presence. Standing as still as the lawn ornament he had previously modeled for, he tested the air through his nostrils slowly. The air was different this morning; a sense of danger seemed to wrap itself around him. From a well-placed hunting blind less than fifty yards aw... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Preparing for a hurricane: 2 of 34
It's the peak of this year's hurricane season and the coastal states are anxiously waiting for the next update from the National Hurricane Center. A train of hurricanes is relentlessly approaching from the south and east, threatening to disrupt the lives of millions of people. As a nation, we have learned a lot from Hurrican... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Landlords: Screening potential tenants: 1 of 16
The decision to rent or not to rent to a prospective tenant is a decision that Property Managers and Landlords have to make on a case-by-case basis. The best decisions are those that are supported by good documentation practices, and can include pre-screening, telephone reference checks, credit checks, background check, and ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy How rising gas prices have affected your daily life: 6 of 92

Remember the childhood story of the city mouse and the country mouse, two cousins that live different lives, one in the country and one in the city? Each one surviving the challenges of the day with their own form of wisdom and courage, yet together they overcome great obstacles. Well, when it comes to dealing with the chall... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties What to consider before renting an apartment: 1 of 15
Top 10 things to consider before renting an apartment or flat. Whether you are striking out on your own for the very first time or just moving on, renting an apartment or flat is the best way to have a roof over your head. You may be looking for a long-term or a short-term lease and the apartment you choose to must meet your... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes The importance of a home inspection when purchasing a home: 1 of 15
Purchasing a home without first obtaining a home inspection can prove to be a costly oversight for a first-time home buyer. Home inspections have become increasingly important these days, as thousands of homes that have previously been foreclosed or abandoned are now being purchased for investment or residential purposes. Ob... More..
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs Why circuit breakers trip: 1 of 14
Does a circuit breaker trip every time you turn on the microwave? If so, you're probably making a trip to the circuit breaker panel, locating the tripped circuit breaker and resetting it. An annoying process, especially if it happens every time you're preparing dinner and it's dark outside. On the other hand, this is a good ... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Simple ways to keep apartment renters happy: 1 of 14
If your goal as a real estate landlord is to live large on the residual income from your apartments, chances are that your renters aren't happy. You may be, but it's entirely possible that your bliss is coming at the expense of your apartment renters. If you want to stay happy and live the peaceful, serene life of the well-f... More..
Education > College Study Tips Time-saving research techniques: 1 of 13
College students are faced with two problems when conducting research: having enough time to research a topic and figuring out how to approach it. As with any task at hand, it's best to have a plan. Here are some time saving research techniques that will help you with both. The key successful research is to have a research p... More..