Like many baby boomers, I graduated in the '70s and went to work for a company that promised lifetime employment. Back then a corporate career required moving when your next job was on the other side of the country ... or the world. My career took me from New York, to California and back to New York …
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Caulking Windows Inside and Outside
Caulking windows is one of the best ways to stop drafts in your home. Most homeowners associate caulking with sinks and bathtubs because you see these fixtures daily and replace their caulking more often. Caulking windows is equally important but they're typically part of a larger painting project, …
Your Kids Can Help You Find the Best Swingsets
It's spring and all the stores have a huge swingset on display. The question is how do you find the best swingsets when there are so many to pick from. Before you buy a swingset because it looks cool at the store, do some research. Finding the best swingsets is a lot like finding …
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Building a Business Can Be Harder than Building a House
The stories and articles on this website are the result of a journey that began in 2003. My first dream was to be a teacher but there were too many rules. A Masters in Computer Science led to a career in technology, and a 29 year career working for IBM across multiple disciplines and around the …
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Fireplace Design Trends: Something Old or Something New?
Houses once relied on fireplaces for heat, cooking and hot water. In historic New England where I lived for 15 years, there are many beautiful fireplaces like this one in Newburyport MA. Today we think of the kitchen as the heart of the home. That's because fireplaces were once located in the …
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5 Ways to Check Contractor Qualifications
Everyone has heard a few contractor horror stories or have one of your own. If you watch what's happening in Washington DC these days, you might realize lies and deception are everywhere. What homeowners don't realize is they're partially to blame when there are problems. You can spot most problems …
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