If you’re building your WordPress site, you may want to follow a few tips that can make your life simpler and your website more effective overall. WordPress is a very flexible and easily customized CMS solution, but there are still some ways that it can be made even easier to use. Why use WordPress for…
Move over, ugly Christmas sweater parties. This year’s holiday bash will include more of the big screen than big fashion mistakes. For your winter festivities, throw a holiday movie-themed soiree to celebrate the season. Here are some ideas for throwing a Christmas movie-themed bash in style: Pick the Theme This might be the hardest part,…
If you’re looking for a kid-friendly getaway for winter break, look to Chicago. The Windy City offers some of the nation’s best museums for kids and families. Chicago is home to the Museum of Science and Industry, the Chicago Children’s Museum, the Adler Planetarium, the Art Institute of Chicago and Shedd Aquarium. And that’s just…
Welding is a special skill that takes some time to master. Some people go to trade schools to learn how to weld, while others are self-taught. Once you know how to weld, you can make impressive creations without sacrificing too much of your time. If you’re ready to try your hand at basic welding, read…
Whether you have an ecommerce site or a content delivery network, take advantage of the post-holiday season to tune up your website and make some necessary changes. Those weeks after the holidays are the least busy times for the majority of industries, since retail spending goes down and Internet usage overall tends to peak during…
Looking to tackle a few simple plumbing projects or repairs on your own? Even if you’re new to plumbing, you can still repair leaks and clean out a clogged drain or toilet with just a few simple tools. Check out this list of six essential tools every plumber — both professional and amateur alike —…
Many households already count on stretch wrap to keep their foods fresh, but this versatile material has a lot of other uses you may not know about. Read on for some helpful tips about how to use this clingy plastic in new and creative ways. Painting Projects Sometimes when you’re painting a room, you just…
Work doesn’t stop just because it gets cold outside. If you, as a contractor, want to keep your business running well throughout the year, you and your employees need to be prepared for cold-weather work. The Right Gear Staying both warm and productive in cold and snowy weather takes the right gear. Here are some…
Solid wood furniture, no matter what year it was made, generally is classic, durable and relatively inexpensive. But trends do change. Sometimes that old piece of furniture needs an update to keep it fresh and modern. Here’s a primer on how to make your old wood furniture become the focal point of a room. 1….
Way back in the mid-nineties, having a website for your business was a top marketing priority. A decade later, social media arrived in a huge way, along with the popularity and sophistication of smartphones and other mobile devices. Today, the continued expansion of possibilities for digital communication opens up a variety of marketing opportunities to…
