Written for RenovatorsBlog.com Everyone knows solar panels are a great way to generate clean energy for your home, but not many know how they work. No, it’s not magic; it all has to do with the photovoltaic effect. That might sound fancy, but it’s actually a straightforward process used to power over 18.6 million U.S.…
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Written for RenovatorsBlog.com Bigger isn’t always better. Sometimes even the smallest alterations can change your space drastically, especially in the bathroom. Your bathroom is likely one of the smallest spaces in your home, but that doesn’t mean its any less important. Luckily, you can make big changes to create the bathroom of your dreams with…
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Written for QualityRoofs.com Unless a tree falls on your house or a hurricane opens some new skylights, it can be difficult to tell when it’s time to replace your roof. Roofs don’t always fail spectacularly (and obviously). Most of the time, your roof will slowly wear out, and if you don’t replace it before it…
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Written for QualityRoofs.com You might think of a new roof as just another cost, but really, it could save you money in the long run. Roofing technology has come a long way, and older roofs just aren’t as energy efficient as their modern counterparts. Here are a few ways that a new roof can help…
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Written for Erwin Insurance Agency Insurance policies might just seem like a giant mess of pages, sections, and appendices, but believe it or not, there is some structure to the “mess.” While all policies are structured differently, there are some standards out there. Most insurance policies contain six main components. Each one provides specific information that…
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Written for Erwin Insurance Agency Before an insurance company can give you a homeowner’s policy, they’re going to want to make sure your house isn’t already in shambles. To do that, insurance companies require a home inspection to ensure there’s nothing majorly wrong with your house. There are two main types of home inspections that insurance…
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Written for Erwin Insurance Agency Most states require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees from workplace accidents. Even if you’re not required by state law, it’s always a good idea to protect yourself from liabilities, especially if you work in a high-risk industry like construction or agriculture. Like all insurance, your workers’…
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Written for Broadmark Realty Capital To be successful with real estate investing or development, you the capital to get started. Many investors turn to hard money loans to get the financing they need to get their projects off the ground. A hard money loan is a loan issued by an investor or investment group. Unlike…
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Published to RandyRipley.com From stocks to gold bars, Americans are always looking for the next great investment opportunity. Where can you put your money to get the most return on your dollars? Well, what if the strongest investment opportunity isn’t some new fad like cryptocurrency, but something tried and true that’s nearly guaranteed to be a…
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Published to RandyRipley.com On the lush eastern coast of the Big Island lies a unique, Polynesian-inspired estate that was just put on the market. The property boasts eight – yes, eight – separate structures, including four sleeping bungalows, a spa, a lounge and a communal dining area. Every structure was meticulously crafted using only the highest-quality…
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