If you have a dark room with no light or windows, you will want to ensure the wall paint is light or bright pale colours to help brighten up your room. You don’t have to always choose white. There are lighter creme, blue, gray and purple shades that you can use. When buying your paint, ensure to find a company...

Insects are hugely annoying pests and, unfortunately, there are many different types that are quite common in households across the country. Nobody likes to open up their cupboards to see ants scurrying away (or worse – cockroaches!). You don’t want your bowl of fruit to end up housing a swarm of fruit flies. And what about the more dangerous insects,...

When you are about to buy or sell a home, it is extremely easy to find an agent. It seems like just about everyone and his dog is a real estate agent. Finding an agent to represent you will be no problem whatsoever. However, the problem is in getting the right person. It is imperative to make this selection right....

Phones can get viruses. Did you know? It is less likely to occur on your phone than on your computer. Like any device which we use to access the internet and to communicate with others, your phone can get a virus. And as phones have become more and more a part of our everyday lives, the number of viruses has...

You have plenty of options when it comes to mail packaging these days. In fact, it is easier than it has ever been before to send all sorts of things by post. Mail solutions are easy to use, environmentally friendly, and even come in fun and customizable designs. Although your options will vary from company to company, here are some...

From the very beginning, the telephone has been used as an instrument of direct communication between business associates. The first message transmitted by telephone was sent by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. Bell called his assistant Thomas Watson to say, “Mr. Watson—come here—I want to see you.” Though brief, Bell’s message quickly identifies the purpose of the call and clearly...

Every manager eventually comes across an employee that’s tough to deal with, negative, and who has to be coached. What one may consider a ‘difficult employee’ likely has a reason for being the way they are. They may be dealing with a difficult situation at home or there may be another issue of some kind that needs to be addressed....

Old age is part of life’s journey. As your parents get old, they will not be able to handle many daily activities on their own, including their living arrangements, healthcare and finances. As their child, you are obligated to look after their health and ensure their affairs are managed carefully. It can be overwhelming for you having to manage your...

You’ve finally decided that it’s time to park your car and start bike commuting. And why not? Bike commuting has so many benefits like helping the environment, saving on gas money, staying out of traffic, and exercising. Perhaps you’re quite comfortable on a bike; maybe you’ve only ridden around your neighbourhood and never into the city during rush hour. It...

Customer feedback is a major resource to websites, brands, and small businesses seeking success. Customers taking the time to provide you with insight into what their experience was with your brand informs you about what’s working and what isn’t about your brand. There are many different ways to solicit and obtain this feedback. Here are the top nine most popular...