Month: June 2016

A Guide to Handwashing Dishes and What to Do When That Is No Longer an Option

Owning a restaurant is a rewarding experience that entails hard, dedicated work. Businesses that are just starting out are usually able to meet their demand with age-old practices, like washing the dishes by hand. Of course, this task requires an extensive knowledge of cleanliness and the proper manner to execute the task; it requires speed and efficiency as well. What if business is booming, though, and you cannot keep up with the flow of dishes? What if handwashing items proves to be less sanitary? Read more [...]

Moving? You’re Going to Need These 5 Things

Prepping for a big move? You’re not alone. According to the Census Bureau, roughly one in nine Americans moves each year. That’s about 12 percent of the country’s population — somewhere around 40 million people. Some movers are old hands — they move frequently for work, or hop from short-term lease to short-term lease for whatever reason. When it’s time to pack up, they know what to do. Most movers aren’t. They change residences infrequently — once a decade, or even less. Read more [...]

Creating the Best Layout for Your Offices

When you're rethinking your office design, you need to carefully plan how the office is laid out. A good design can help your company be more productive by making your employees feel more comfortable. Here are some of the things you need to consider for the layout when having your offices refurbished. Separate Offices or Open Plan? For decades, many office designers have assumed that having separate offices was better for employees because it afforded them privacy and their own workspaces. While Read more [...]

5 Exterior Enhancements to Lower Your Utility Bill

Most people know that there are specific things you can do inside of your home that help lower your utility bill. Beyond the interior of your space, you can also focus some energy on your home’s exterior in order to cash in on even more energy savings. Here are some easy outdoor projects that you can consider for your home to help permanently lower the cost of your utilities. 1. Plant Trees and Shrubs Whether it’s summer or winter, having a shady canopy of trees surrounding your home can Read more [...]