Best ROI Home Renovations
Home renovations are great, but when it comes to Return on Investment (ROI), some will increase your home’s value while others won’t. Typically, most home renovations will turn out an average of 70 percent ROI. By improving the quality of life in your house, home renovations can also increase the house’s overall value in the… Read more
New MR, PET Images Analyze Alzheimer’s Biomarkers
An anti-amyloid antibody drug that reduces amyloid beta proteins in the brain has provided a novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. This innovative brain imaging solution for Alzheimer’s disease management can analyze Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA), a known side-effect in patients using the anti-amyloid drug. Previously, careful monitoring and management of ARIA was crucial due to… Read more
Sunlight Rx for Child Nearsightedness
The prescription for preventing myopia in children is easier than you might imagine: sunlight. This unbelievably simple tactic is the response to a growing public health crisis of nearsightedness. Over the past 30 years, nearsightedness in children has increased at an alarming rate. Estimates show that about 40 percent of kids ages six to 19… Read more
Construction Bonds for Contractors
Most construction projects require contractors to provide bonds, which protect the owner against non-payment, lack of performance, shuttered business, or warranty issues. Also known as contract bonds, construction bonds guarantee the bondholder will fulfill the contract terms. Contractors generally purchase construction bonds to protect project owners from monetary loss. If an issue arises, the owner… Read more
What is Conductive Paint?
Electrically conductive paint is created by mixing a conductive pigment into a non-conductive resin binder. Adhesion comes from the binder that holds the paint together, and conduction is formed from the filler pigment. Electrical charges move through the conductive fillers and work best when they are highly concentrated, shaped like flakes or tubes. Spheres are… Read more
Late Summer Landscaping
Summer might be almost over, but that doesn’t mean your landscaping should be. Late summer and early fall is an ideal time to rejuvenate your lawn. Obtaining a beautiful lawn takes time and effort. By taking the proper steps for lawn maintenance now, you’ll reap the benefits of having a fresh, lush landscape in the… Read more
The Perks of Using a Mortgage Broker
Mortgage brokers are intermediaries between real estate purchasers and loan agencies. They help borrowers find a lender with the best terms and rates based on their monetary requirements. Experienced mortgage brokers can save a borrower time, effort, and money. They also have access to more lenders. Working with a skilled and knowledgeable mortgage broker can… Read more
The 3 R’s: Replastering, Resurfacing, or Replacing Your Pool
Just like a house, pools are comprised of several components, which do not all need to be remodeled simultaneously. For example, a pool surface can be replastered while saving the tile, or the lights, fittings, plumbing, and equipment can be improved on their own. Pool renovations also include interior plastering, refinishing, tile work, coping, and… Read more
Fishing for Survival
Fishing is one of the best ways for inexperienced hunters to gain momentum. While protein and fats are difficult to find in plants and lean mammals such as rabbits, they are rampant in fish. Fishing is great for beginners and possible in nearly every area worldwide. Modern fishing requires basic gear such as a spinning… Read more