Transportation companies often merge in order to enhance both entities’ strengths and reduce any weaknesses they may have. By joining forces, business owners hope to increase company efficiency, maximize profits, and reduce overhead costs. Many businesses who are suffering financially and looking for a lifeline will seriously consider a merger when weighing their options, and […]
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When the Finger Gives You Grief
For those who work with their hands and fingers on a daily basis, finger trauma can be a frustrating and debilitating problem. Many Americans rely more on their fingers than on their knees, hips, or other joints, for their livelihood. For the 80% of Americans who live on a month-to-month basis, the threat of losing […]
Choosing the Correct Flooring for Your Basement
Though basements are the bottom floor of your home, it doesn’t mean that they have to be cold and dingy. Many basements, finished or unfinished, have a concrete floor. Though concrete is strong and durable, it tends to be cold and difficult to maintain. Homeowners are often confused when it comes to adding flooring to […]
Tips for Saving Gas
With today’s outrageous gas prices, everyone is looking for ways to save money at the pump. Gas rewards programs are one great way to get the occasional discount, but one of the best ways for you to save money on gas is to conserve gas itself. The tips below should help you do just that. […]
Counter-Cultural Giving Trends: Ministry Tips
Amid the many outcomes of our Recession-plagued culture, reducing or eliminating charitable gifts definitely makes the list. Many churches and other Christian organizations have suffered financially, as a result. Thankfully, God has allowed eGiving to provide solutions for this dilemma, helping ministries like yours keep your doors open and continue to build the Kingdom, as […]
McIlvain Lumber: Sustainable, Legal, Affordable
The J. Gibson McIlvain Company has been providing wholesale exotic and domestic lumber to companies throughout the United States since 1798. They even supply wood to the White House! Three descriptions of McIlvain lumber include the following: sustainable, legal and affordable. Sustainable Sustainability begins in the forest. It would be easy to see a stand […]
Simplifying Freshman Life With a USB Flash Drive
I can remember the frantic hassle of adjusting to college as a freshman. First, I arrived on campus with boxes and bags and suitcases full of everything I would need to survive the next few months of the semester, everything from soap to notebooks to the iron to my computer to my handy USB flash […]
Are Your Shoulder Blades Crooked?
The next time you’re working out at the gym or hanging out at the beach, take a subtle visual survey of other people’s resting shoulder blade positions, from behind. A careful examination will reveal that most people’s scapulae are all but even. Often, one shoulder blade sits higher than the other or one is further […]
Online Giving Solutions for Churches & Ministries
Perhaps you know the fulfilled feeling of having the latest and greatest technology, fleeting as it may be. According to some estimates, keeping up with new technology would mean replacing what you have every 3 months. While some company policies include upgrading desktop software every 18 months, most Christian ministries simply cannot afford the manpower […]
Winter Savings: Keeping Warm & Saving Money by Insulating Your Basement
While the cooler temperatures that Fall brings are a welcome relief, it is also a reminder that winter is just around the corner. Now is the time to make sure that your home will be able to handle the harshness that winter weather can cause. One of the easiest and most cost effective ways to […]
How to Find the Best Tires for Your Car
Tires keep your vehicle moving. They transport your vehicle to safety for thousands of miles. It is important to choose the correct tires for your vehicle. Remember to always put safety first. When purchasing new tires, consider the tire’s stability with braking, handling, and resistance. If you live in an area with severe weather, consider […]
Is Your Parenting Style Putting Your Teen at Risk? (Part 1)
Do you know the name for your parenting style? More importantly, do you know how it affects your teenager? Even if you’ve purposefully chosen how you interact with your child, you probably demonstrate traits of more than one of the three basic parenting styles described below. Regardless of your unique parenting style hybrid, purposefully altering […]
Help for Bad Dogs: Common Behavior Problems & How to Fix Them
You love your dog, of course, but his bad habits can still be incredibly annoying. Sometimes his misbehavior is just plain irritating, but other times, it can be harmful to your property. Below you will find two of the most common behavior problems (barking and digging) in dogs, their causes, and how to fix them. […]
Selecting a Hardwood Flooring Species
So, you have decided that you would like to install brand new hardwood floors on the main level of your house. Now you are faced with the task of choosing one product, out of the dozens of different hardwood species available for your new floors. At J. Gibson McIlvain, we can provide milled flooring or […]
Students, Don’t Leave Those Flash Drives Behind
I work in a computer lab at school and watch students come in and out during the course of a day to check their e-mail, type up and print off papers, and work on various projects. Especially during class hours, many students sit down for just a couple of minutes as they quickly finish up […]