From a renter’s perspective, being a landlord can look a lot like collecting money for nothing other than happening to own property. That sounds like easy work if you can get it, but landlords know that it’s never that simple. Owning rental property takes a lot of work, and repairs, upgrades, maintenance, and taxes can all eat into your profits, and your tenants are rarely in a hurry to give you a raise.…
Read More »About 43 million Americans rely on a private well for their household water needs, and about one-fifth of these wells are contaminated. Private wells aren’t regulated or tested by the government, so you need to monitor your own well for signs of problems. A change in your water’s smell could be a clue that your water is contaminated. Here are three odors that you should never ignore. Rotten eggs If your water smells like rotten eggs, it may be caused by hydrogen sulfide.…
Read More »If you suffer from some variety of chronic pain or other illness, your sleeping equipment could have a lot to do with your discomfort. Fortunately, today’s sleep technology has made available a wide variety of mattresses, pillows and other products, any of which may be just what the doctor (or chiropractor) ordered for soothing your aches. Here are a few devices that can help tame specific complaints. For Low Back Pain: A Medium-firm Mattress…
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