The Home Doctor has the answers to your building questions. Q: A recent storm wreaked havoc on my roof and I’m now facing a roof replacement project for the first time. What should I know about shingles before diving into the reroof with my contractor? A: Before I answer your question, I want to be sure you’re working with a reputable contractor. Ask your roofer if he has insurance and get a...

     These days, a major factor for many home improvement projects is the need to cut down on energy costs by making the home more energy efficient. Many home owners are finding that simple projects that require little initial investment will save them a bundle in the summer and the winter, when heating and cooling costs really begin to add up. Here are some areas and ideas you can check on to make sure...

     When people look at investing, there are three main areas to choose from; shares, property or cash deposited in interest bearing accounts.      Why has property proved to be the most effective choice?      In Australia and many other places around the world, over the past 50 years property has averaged 10% p.a. compound growth. (Carefully selected properties have averaged even greater...

     Buying real estate can start with a look in the newspaper, a visit to a broker, or a search online. These are all good ways to find your next investment property. You’re looking at the same properties as every other investor, of course, so it’s not always easy to beat the competition to a great buy.      A better way to find good real estate investments is to look for properties that...

     For those who are not familiar with sitemaps, a sitemap is quite simply a map or a guide that lists all the sections and pages of your website. One may find that a lot of websites have this feature, particularly the HTML type, for the benefit of users or visitors who have specific needs that may be answered by content in your site that is not readily located by clicking on section links or using...

     The New Face of Business       The internet has created power among the business person, enabling them to extend even simple businesses far across oceans and even language barriers. Once upon a time the power of a sales force was limited to territory and location. Now a business in Africa can find success through American dollars. Its very exciting stuff.      Without limitations and with...

     Many people love the idea of having some extra part time income and are able to enjoy time with my family and friends. Some work part time and are involved in a variety of loose-ended jobs: delivering newspapers, selling encyclopedias door to door and even selling a little insurance. Although these experiences teach the basics of sales techniques and perseverance, thSome of these so-called home...

     The Home Doctor has the answers to your building questions. Q: A recent storm wreaked havoc on my roof and I’m now facing a roof replacement project for the first time. What should I know about shingles before diving into the reroof with my contractor?      A: Before I answer your question, I want to be sure you’re working with a reputable contractor. Ask your roofer if he has insurance...

     Google Adword – Secret X Factor – Build An Home Business Empire      One of todays successful internet marketers has built his own home business empire by combining the powerful marketing tool, Google AdWords, with his own Secret X Factor. His secret success formula helped this acclaimed internet marketer find his own personal corner of internet success in an area that was already a...

     Buying a home for the first time is very exciting – no more renting, you are now paying and investing in yourself by paying your mortgage. However, through all the excitement of a mortgage and buying a new home, it’s easy to get carried away and to forget some important things you should be looking for. It would be awful if your first home buying experience turned out badly and you bought a...