Many upper end bathroom & kitchen remodeling customers want a design firm that can self-perform. That is design, specify and then execute that design with in house employees. Their view… Read More
Online home decor platform, LivSpace has today announced that it has minted a fresh $15 million(about Rs. 100 crore) in its third round of funding. The investment was led by existing backers… Read More
I was born in 1944, so Jay Winik’s 1944: FDR AND THE YEAR THAT CHANGED HISTORY, was a must read.
On September 29-30, 1941, the Jews of Kiev were instructed be the Nazi to gather at th… Read More
Almost every homeowner faces this question at some point; do I hire an interior designer or should I do the job myself? Let's get straight to the pros and cons to help you decide.
A. Pros… Read More
How to avoid the Spray-and-Pray approach to your marketing strategy
I had a interesting experience at a networking and business building event a few days ago. We met over breakfast and ther… Read More
Like the title says, I like to keep my posts up to date as well, so here’s an update to keep something from May 30, 2011, well – up to date.
If you’re a regular readers of… Read More
A table saw can have its circular saw blade driven on an electric motor directly or by belt or by gears. They come in different models that include portable, hybrid, contractors and cabinet… Read More
When I was given the opportunity to visit Transylvania by Covasna County, I was full of excitement but also extremely nervous. I didn’t know anything about that part of the world outsi… Read More
The Meaning and Origin of the Expression: Rule of Thumb
MEANING:“Rule of Thumb” means: A way of estimating according to a rough and practical approach, instead of a true scienti… Read More
Growing your building business is not as hard as you might think.
Some of you will know that I used to have a building company. It’s been a while now, I founded the company in 1983 an… Read More
Just like carpenters and mechanics, you need the right tools for the job at hand, and applying makeup is no exception.
For starters, great brushes are a must, says Sonia Kashuk, a… Read More
OCTOBER 2018
2nd - Squirrels From Hell KJ Farrell's Bellmore, NY
Widely known as "The Band That New York City Couldn't Kill", this hard-driving art punk combo ma… Read More
NOVEMBER 2018
THE ISLAND IS ALIVE WITH MUSIC!
1st - Time Out Blues Band Giacomo Jacks Amityville, NY
Ahwooooooooo! If you think you got some hellhounds on y… Read More
The Parable of The Wise And The Foolish Builders. One one level, it’s about the choice between building a house on rock or sand. That sounds like an easy choice to make.&nb… Read More
The Gobelin Tapestry
A tapestry is a piece of decorative heavy woven fabric that is used to adorn walls, furniture and floors. Using a more narrow definition, the term “tapestry”… Read More
Water is life, they say. In Manta, life is water. You must be wondering, what do I mean? Water locked, Manta has several beaches along its coastline. The mid-sized city is one of the most p… Read More
Governments the World over are grappling with how to make Immigration work for their Economies without fanning Political flames.
Nativism helped crystalize Support for Brexit in the UK and… Read More
Nantes is one of the cities in France that is known for its rich cultural heritage and warm appreciation to visitors and tourists all year round. The historical background of the town is one… Read More
People don’t memorize anything. At least according to 247temp.com. That’s probably an overstatement. There must be some things we memorize. Sur… Read More
It used to be that cordless drills were underpowered and heavy, but with lithium batteries standard now they are a great way to remove the hassle and hard work from a range of home improveme… Read More
Being the most abundant and most used metal on Earth (and the third most abundant element after oxygen and silicon), aluminium is one incredible element. A lightweight, silvery-white metal… Read More
What connects Tsarska Bistritsa and the Mount Musala Peak? Well, have you ever thought of spending your vacation on a mountain resort enjoying all sorts of activities, exploring the surround… Read More
Sailing ships cutting through the waters of the Mediterranean Sea mourned the destruction of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. A series of events caused serious damage to the Lighthouse and even… Read More
Joey Cifelli ’23
Arts Editor
April 15, 2022, Part 1
A messenger arrived at the gate of the Red King’s Keep, knocking on it weakly and leaning over and heaving hea… Read More
Free Summer Music Lineup in North Lake Tahoe
Summer is here and with it brings FREE summer music in North Lake Tahoe almost every day of the week. If you’re looking for a fun way… Read More
When you have a home project that needs doing, your greatest asset is hiring a good contractor. There are so many different types of contractors.
If you’re a fan of HGTV, you’ve… Read More
Carpenters in Victoria, British Columbia, are the first participants in an initiative that seeks to reduce the disproportionately high number of drug overdose deaths in the construction indu… Read More
A message in a bottle left by a 14-year-old girl in 1975 was found by a construction worker during the restoration of a 150-year-old house in Green Valley, outside of Peoria. The note, signe… Read More